Adviser Development Manager - London

Artemis Recruitment Consultants; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in London seeks a Development Manager to oversee a team of Financial Advisers. The role focuses on managing day-to-day operations, team development, and achieving strategic business goals. The successful candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a background in financial services, focusing on performance improvement and compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in financial advisory role.
• Experience in a managerial capacity.
• Strong sales and change management background.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the Advisory Team.
• Conduct regular performance reviews with Advisers.
• Accountable for compliance and team development.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Change Management

Communication

Sales

Compliance

Attention to Detail

Motivation

Education

Level 4 Diploma in Financial Services

Progressing towards Chartered

Tools

IT Skills

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Posted:

08.07.2025

Expiry Date:

22.08.2025

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Job Description:

Our London based client is looking for an experienced Development Manager to manage a team of Financial Advisers. You will be tending to the Advisers operational daily needs and managing their personal development. This role also offers a long-term platform for development for the successful candidate, giving support to help progress your career in a structured and rewarding manner.

As a manager, you will assume full responsibility to work with and coach an existing team of Advisers to help maximise their performance and ensure the company continues to deliver outstanding customer service to their clients. You will assume full responsibility for the Adviser Team including development, compliance, performance and communication.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in financial services advice, as well as a passion to develop and coach individuals to achieve their own personal goals. Strong attention to detail with an ability to communicate effectively in a positive fashion is a pre-requisite for the role. As a manager, the successful candidate will form part of the wider leadership team and contribute to the overall strategy of the company.

In order to succeed, the successful candidate will have a passion for sales and a positive, can-do attitude towards their role. With experience in change management and a record of meeting targets, you will be highly focused and self-motivated to get the best from your team.

Experience and qualities required:

• Successful track record in FS advisory role (minimum Level 4 Diploma status)
• Ideally working towards Chartered
• Proven degree of success in a similar managerial role
• Pro-active, motivated, organised, and used to reaching ambitious personal goals
• Able to identify developmental needs and implement training plans accordingly
• Comfortable managing people and communicating both positive and negative messages
• Excellent attention to detail and a stickler for compliance
• Able to build great relationships with members of the team and communicate effectively
• A strong and natural leader who leads by example and motivates others to achieve, they will be alert, on the ball, and effective in their own operational working style, working one step ahead of the financial adviser team.
• Alert to commercial opportunities to grow the business long term
• Previous experience of managing people
• An excellent track record of recruiting high calibre individuals
• Comfortable working in a positive and driven working environment, working towards achievable key performance indicators.
• Excellent IT, technical and organisational skills

The main duties will be as follows:

• Manage the day to day running of the Advisory Team
• Conduct regular reviews with Advisers to understand how we can improve their efficiencies and output
• Being the operational go-to person for the Financial Advisers as required
• Interact with other departments to ensure the smooth running of the overall operation
• Support members of the team to ensure collective goals are reached
• To be accountable for all compliance related matters
• Become a member of the Leadership Team and contribute to the strategic plans for the Practice
• Attendance at corporate and client events representing the business as required