Advisor Trainee- Advisor Development Program -Future Opportunties

Sun Life

Great Holland

Hybrid

GBP 54,000 - 66,000

Part time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Licensing fee support
Hybrid work environment
Competitive base salary + incentives

Job summary

Sun Life is offering an Advisor Trainee program in the UK designed as a four-month temporary contract to explore a rewarding career in financial advice. You will gain hands-on experience, receive coaching, and access digital tools while building confidence and business acumen.

This role provides licensing support and potential transition into an advisor role. You will split time between the Prospr advisor team and exposure to a standalone advisor role, with a hybrid work model and a focus on

Qualifications

  • Proven ability to engage clients and provide financial advice.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Self-motivation and disciplined work ethic.
  • Interest in retail insurance and investment products.

Responsibilities

  • Work out of a local Sun Life District office.
  • Gain knowledge of Sun Life products, tools, processes and practical skills with clients.
  • Obtain dual licensing in insurance and mutual funds.
  • Handle inbound and outbound calls offering holistic life, health and wealth solutions.
  • Participate in business development activities to identify market opportunities.
  • Prepare for graduation from the program and launch of advisory career.

Skills

People talking & advisory
Self-motivated
Relationship building
Communication skills

Education

LLQP license
Mutual Fund License (nice to have)

Job description

Job Description


:


Advisors love to build long-term relationships with people and help them plan financially for the various stages of life. Our Advisor Development Program is designed to prepare you for a successful launch to an advisory career at Sun Life.


The Advisor Trainee position is a temporary contract of up to four-months, designed as a unique opportunity to explore a rewarding career in financial advice. In this role, you’ll gain hands‑on experience, receive personalized coaching and access cutting‑edge digital tools – while embarking on an exciting learning journey with meaningful opportunities for growth and development. This experience will help you build your confidence and business acumen, establishing a solid foundation for your future success as an advisor.


Are you someone who:


  • loves talking to people and comfortable providing advice?

  • is disciplined and motivated?

  • values your independence?

  • loves learning and developing new skills?


If so, this could be the perfect opportunity to begin your journey with Sun Life!


What’s in it for you?

"Earn while you learn" with a competitive salary and incentives including licensing fee support.



  • Hands‑on experience that builds confidence and business expertise

  • A supportive environment with dedicatedsales managers and local Sun Life district leadership team focused on your professional development and long‑term success

  • Access to innovative digital tools to help you stay connected, stay informed and stay ahead – for your Clients.

  • A culture that celebrates excellence and inclusivity.

  • A purpose‑driven career helping people in your community become more financially secure.

  • The potential to transition into an Advisor role or join an existing advisory team upon successful completion of the program


What will you do?


  • Work out of a local Sun Life District office

  • Gain knowledge of Sun Life products, tools, processes and practical skills working directly with Sun Life Clients

  • Obtain dual licensing in insurance and mutual fund

  • Gain experience handling inbound and outbound calls providing holistic life, health, and wealth solutions to new and existing Sun Life Clients

  • Complete business development activities and start to identify your personal market opportunities

  • Execute key activities in preparation for graduation from the program and launch of your advisor career

  • Your time will be split between working within Prospr advisor team (reporting to an ADP Sales Manager) and gaining exposure to the role of a standalone advisor (working with the local Sun Life District leadership team)


We are looking for someone who:


  • Has a history of achievements (professional, academic, athletics, etc.)

  • Has strong knowledge and passion of retail insurance and investment products

  • Is self‑motivated with a strong work ethic

  • Enjoys engaging, developing and maintaining relationships with people

  • Has excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

  • Has the ability to motivate others to action

  • Has LLQP license or has completed all course/exam requirements


Nice to have:

Mutual Fund License or course/exam completion


Demonstrated ability to motivate others to action


Business development skills


** The annual salary for this role is 60,000


When a new position becomes available which matches your background and experience, the base pay range will be disclosed and correspond to the opportunity Sun Life will consider you for.


In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.


Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our Clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.


Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e‑mail a request to .


We are proud to be a hybrid organization that offers our employees the choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on the needs of the business, our Clients and you.


We may use artificial intelligence to support candidate sourcing, screening, interview scheduling.


We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.


Job Category:

Sales - Client Relationship Management


Posting End Date:

09/09/2027

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