Business Assurance Adviser

Are you ready to chart your own career path? With our refreshed strategy, we’re building on our rich heritage and transforming our business to be more scalable and efficient, unlocking the capabilities needed for future success. This includes significantly investing in technology, streamlining the way we work and creating an environment where colleagues feel engaged, empowered and accountable; where they can show up, speak up and perform - because we believe in the difference our work makes.

Location: Edinburgh Office

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Employment Type: Permanent

Seniority: Associate

We’re seeking candidates who hold a Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning
, with the ability to demonstrate application of this technical knowledge as well as analytical expertise. Within this role, you’ll undertake suitability assessments across a range of business submitted by our financial advisers (The SJP Partnership) including Investments/IHT, Pensions/Drawdown. You’ll provide focused feedback and guidance to the SJP Partnership, influencing behaviour and encouraging engagement to ensure adherence to the regulatory and SJP Advice Policy and Compliance frameworks.

This role will suit candidates with experience from roles including paraplanning, advice guidance/checking and financial advisers wanting to apply their experience within an in-house role, supporting great client outcomes at the UK’s leading wealth management organisation.

• Apply your technical expertise with minimal supervision to review a wide range of advice submissions. Ensure accuracy and strong analysis across complex areas such as tax, critical yield, and affordability assessments.
• Deliver clear, actionable feedback to Partners and the Wealth Management team, addressing gaps in advice or documentation while driving improvements in future submissions and overall quality.
• Act as a subject matter expert, contributing to projects and providing consultation across the business to reduce regulatory, financial, and reputational risk.
• Identify and escalation emerging trends or issues from case reviews and Partner interactions, proactively addressing risks and driving continuous business improvement.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues, fostering a supportive, team-driven environment.

• Level 4 Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning (DipPFS).
• Relevant financial services experience (e.g. paraplanning, advice/guidance, financial adviser).
• Good attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

We reward youfor the work you do, whether that’s through our discretionary annual bonus scheme that reflects bothpersonal and company performance, competitive annual leave allowance (28 daysplus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days), oronline rewards platform with a variety of discounts.

• Competitive parental leave (26 weeks full pay)
• Private medical insurance (optional taxable benefit)
• 10% non‑contributory pension (increasing with length of service)

We are an equal opportunities employer and want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive for all; if you require reasonable adjustment(s) at any stage please let us know by emailing us at

Research tells usthat applicants (especially those from underrepresented groups) can be put off from applying for a role if they do not meet all the criteria or have been on an extended career‑break. If you think you would be a good match for this role and can demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless of whether you tick every box.

If you’re excited about this role and believe you have the skills and experience we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit an application by clicking 'apply' below and our team will be in touch.

As a business regulated by the FCA we would advise you to familiarise yourself with the conduct regulations and in particular consumer duty obligations prior to an interview with SJP.