Technical Advice Specialist

Advice Quality Assurance Technician - Remote

Financial Planning and Advice Division

Chartered level 6 status or working towards is required for this role.

The purpose of this role is to offer constructive technical advice support to advisers and other stakeholders of the business at the initial and final stages of the advice process.

• Enhance advisory outcomes and solutions through direct discussion on complex financial planning cases with advisers
• Provide clear and considered professional judgement and decision on cases which carry the potential for a higher risk impact to client, firm and advisers
• Respond to routine and advanced advice queries from other teams, conducting detailed research as required to provide fully informed responses
• Provide support in performing enhanced post audit review assessment of advice cases and evaluation of standards
• Provide support to the Advice Assurance Manager in delivering induction and training for new recruits as needed
• Maintain a high standard of technical and regulatory competence and comprehensive knowledge of financial planning through consistent annual CPD activities in line with the firms T&C Scheme
• Actively contribute to the technical and regulatory advancement and development of Advice Technicians through knowledge sharing and guidance.

• Chartered Financial Planner status or actively working to final stages of becoming Chartered
• Commitment and willingness to pursuing further professional qualifications relevant to the role
• Demonstrate excellent knowledge and strong interest in the personal and corporate financial planning principles and regulatory requirements
• Experience in the supporting of financial advisers including providing constructive scrutiny and feedback of case files including KYC, research and Financial Planning Reports
• Ability to prioritise and manage workflow in a fast-paced environment
• Aptitude in Microsoft Office, cashflow analysis and knowledge of research systems is preferable.

• Enjoy flexible working and competitive holiday allowance, with annual buy & sell scheme options and your birthday off. Plus, additional holiday days for long service.
• Social perks - To recognise and celebrate employees' great work we are all invited to our annual Christmas and Summer parties.
• Pension - We offer a contributory pension scheme with Royal London as well as death-in-service benefit.
• Bonus scheme - All employees are offered a competitive salary and a discretionary annual bonus, following completion of a year’s service.
• Health and wellbeing - The Medi Cash app puts your health in the palm of your hands. Claim cashback on a wide selection of health and wellbeing initiatives, including discounted health club memberships and free healthcare benefits.
• Professional development - We are committed to helping you reach your potential by offering tailored learning and development programmes to pursue your career goals.