Head of Financial Advisory Growth & Performance

Eden Scott; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Significant bonus

Employee wellbeing

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Eden Scott is seeking a senior leader to join a Scottish financial planning business to oversee a team of financial advisers and shape performance and development. The role emphasizes coaching, regulatory governance and delivering high-quality client outcomes in a regulated environment.

The successful candidate will guide a diverse group from emerging talent to seasoned professionals, influence strategic direction, and ensure compliant, high-performing service delivery across the team.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of financial advisory teams
• Strong people-management and coaching skills
• Excellent understanding of regulated advisory processes
• Commercial awareness with track record of delivering results
• Ability to operate in a fast-moving, performance-driven environment
• Strong relationship-building with clients and regulators

Responsibilities

• Set performance objectives for advisers aligned to business goals
• Provide coaching and feedback across varying experience levels
• Manage overall team performance against targets
• Use analytics to identify opportunities and improvements
• Collaborate with operations and technical teams for service delivery
• Design and implement L&D initiatives
• Oversee regulatory sign-off within defined permissions
• Uphold regulatory standards and governance frameworks
• Support adherence to regulatory regimes and controls

Job description

Eden Scott is seeking a senior leader to join a Scottish financial planning business to oversee a team of financial advisers and shape performance and development. The role emphasizes coaching, regulatory governance and delivering high-quality client outcomes in a regulated environment.

The successful candidate will guide a diverse group from emerging talent to seasoned professionals, influence strategic direction, and ensure compliant, high-performing service delivery across the team.