Senior Complaints Investigator (COH)

Quilter; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

About the Business

Quilter plc is a leading provider of financial advice, investments and wealth management, committed to being the UK’s best wealth manager for clients and their advisers. Quilter oversees £119.4 billion in customer investments (as at end December 2024). It has an adviser and customer offering spanning financial advice, investment platforms, multi-asset investment solutions, and discretionary fund management. The business is comprised of two segments: Affluent and High Net Worth.

Affluent encompasses the financial planning business, Quilter Financial Planning, the Quilter Investment Platform and Quilter Investors, the multi-asset investment solutions business.

High Net Worth includes the discretionary fund management business, Quilter Cheviot, together with Quilter Cheviot Financial Planning.

At Quilter we never stand still. Our foundations are rooted in our extraordinary expertise, which is trusted by hundreds of thousands of customers, but we have great ambitions to stay one step ahead and make an even greater difference to the people and communities we serve.

Our business is transforming, continually modernising, and becoming even more customer centric. So, if you want to be bold in the pursuit of your ambitions, bring new ideas, and challenge and evolve what we do, it’s the perfect time to join us!

About the Role

Level: 4

Department: Customer Outcomes Hub

Location: Southampton/Hybrid

Working hours: 35 hours per week

Contract type: Fixed Term Contract (For Internal candidates, this will be considered a permanent move)

Contract duration: 12 months

Salary: paying between 40k-60k

As Senior Complaints Investigator, you will support the Head of Complaints with the oversight and management of the complaints team, as well as handling your own case load, by providing robust, independent judgement of complaints in line with Consumer Duty and DISP rules.

You will lead on the investigation of complex complaints, and those that are referred from senior stakeholders across the Quilter business. You will develop and maintain proactive and open relationships with key stakeholders both internal and external, for example third party suppliers, insurers, the Executive and Distribution.

In addition, you will support the Head of Complaints in proactive engagement with any Claims Management Company activity and the Financial Ombudsman Service in the resolution of any complaints within their jurisdiction.

You will assist in the root cause analysis of complaints and provide accurate and timely management information, acting as Deputy for the Head of Complaints in relation to presenting or representing the complaints team at governance forums. You will maintain the review and development of processes and procedures within your teams.

About You

As Senior Complaints Investigator, you will have significant complaints management experience and knowledge of the regulatory requirements gained within a wealth management or National/Network environment.

You will lead by example, creating and maintaining a culture that promotes exceptional performance, empowerment, accountability and professionalism at all levels, where confident and proactive customer outcomes are the key driver.

You will have proven people management skills with ability to build long term relationships both internally and externally.

You will have excellent organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage a variety of tasks and responsibilities with a clear delivery and customer service focus.

Inclusion & Diversity

We value diversity and strive to promote inclusivity in all aspects of our culture. We believe in equal opportunities for all, ensuring that no applicant encounters less favourable treatment based on anything but their skills, qualifications, experience, and potential. We celebrate the unique contributions of a diverse workforce and create a respectful, nurturing environment where every colleague can thrive.

Values

Do the right thing: We act with integrity and are proudly committed to going above and beyond in service of our clients and the support we provide our communities.

Always curious: We continuously seek new ideas and knowledge so we’re one step ahead of our clients’ needs. We look for inspiration everywhere and encourage experimentation, recognising that this is how we create brilliant solutions for brighter futures.

Embrace challenge: We aim high to transform our potential into meaningful outcomes. With ambition as our driving force and a steadfast commitment to growth, we succeed for the good of every generation.

Stronger together: Combining our diverse talents, we accomplish more collectively than we ever could do alone. We speak openly, actively listen, and support each other, and constructively challenge and embrace new ideas. We seek empowerment and demonstrate ownership and trust, with the confidence to make impactful decisions.

Core Benefits

Holiday: 182 hours (26 days)

Quilter Incentive Scheme: All employees are eligible to participate in incentive scheme, to incentivise business performance and their contribution.

Pension Scheme: A non-contributory company pension scheme that can be boosted through personal contributions.

Private Medical Insurance: Single cover as standard with options to increase cover to include your partner or children.

Life Assurance: 4x your salary.

Income Protection: 75% of salary, less state benefits, payable after 26 weeks of absence.

Healthcare Cash Plan: Jersey employees only

In addition to our core benefits, we offer a range of flexible benefits to UK employees that you can choose from and pay for conveniently via a salary deduction.