RBC Brewin Dolphin - New Business Checking Associate

RBC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm seeks a New Business Checking Associate to support its Financial Planning team. This role includes monitoring new business submissions and conducting risk analysis. The ideal candidate has experience in Wealth Management or Financial Planning and possesses strong communication skills. Opportunities for professional growth are offered within a collaborative and high-performing environment. The position allows for some remote work, aiming to enhance governance and client relationships.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Competitive salary package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Wealth Management or Financial Planning roles.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and inquisitive nature.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and review new business submissions.
• Support team members with complex queries.
• Conduct monitoring activities related to compliance.

Skills

Client Centricity

Communication

Critical Thinking

Financial Acumen

Adaptability

Education

CII Diploma (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

We now have an opportunity for a New Business Checking Associate to join our expanding team.

The New Business Checking Associate will support the activities of the Financial Planning Central Management team and the Head of Financial Planning Operations through undertaking desk‑based monitoring and risk analysis to monitor the activities across new business cases within RBC Brewin Dolphin’s Financial Planning team.

The role will also support and champion the adoption of a new policy, process and controls, using key control metrics and business MI to identify risk and recommend proportionate remediation, including the provision of training requirements or process and control improvements. All of which will contribute to improved governance and culture within the client‑facing teams.

RBC’s expectation is that all employees and contractors will work in the office with some flexibility to work up to 1 day per week remotely, depending on working arrangements.

What will you do?

• Monitor and review all new business submissions across the financial planning teams.
• Ensure all checks are completed within time frames.
• Support team members and front office teams with complex queries.
• Communicate case check outcomes to the Client Facing Teams.
• Stay up to date with key changes to policies and procedures which may impact on the checks being carried out.
• Review and test effectiveness of existing controls.
• Liaise and assist as required with other RBC Brewin Dolphin Functions, including Risk and Compliance, Operations and Internal Audit in all matters pertaining to monitoring and Investment Governance work.
• Conduct monitoring activities in relation to front office using a combination of regular monitoring, exception‑based monitoring, thematic review work.

What do you need to succeed?

Must‑have

• Proven experience working within the Wealth Management/Financial Planning. This role would suit someone with experience in financial planning administration, operations, client onboarding, paraplanning, compliance or other related roles.
• Strong communication skills – verbal and written.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Inquisitive nature and willing to challenge where necessary.
• Focused on doing what is right for the client.

Nice‑to‑have

• Working towards or attained CII Diploma preferable, though we are happy to consider those with experience to compensate for lack of qualifications.

What is in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best – progressive thinking to keep growing and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
• Opportunities to work with the best in the field.
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high‑performing team.

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Job Skills

Adaptability, Business Development, Client Centricity, Communication, Critical Thinking, Curious Mindset, Financial Acumen, Practice Management

Additional Job Details

Address: 12 SMITHFIELD STREET:LONDON

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Work hours/week: 35

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2025-12-10

Application Deadline: 2026-01-11

Note

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above.

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