Senior Financial Planning Team Leader

Stephen Bell Associates; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stephen Bell Associates in London is seeking an experienced Team Leader/Supervisor to mentor and train a team of financial planners and advisers. The role focuses on coaching, performance development and driving revenue for the team while maintaining high service standards.

You will guide advisers through complex retirement planning, ensure FCA compliance, and manage T&C activities under the Training & Competence scheme, working closely with senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team of financial advisers or financial planners.
• Relevant qualifications include Level 4 Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning or Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning.
• Must hold competent adviser status with SPS and up-to-date CPD.

Responsibilities

• Provide coaching, mentoring, training and leadership to a team of financial planners and advisers.
• Develop revenue and sales performance across the team to deliver results for clients and the business.
• Support advisers with complex planning cases including retirement income planning.
• Manage workflow and workload to optimise efficiency and ensure service standards and deadlines are met.
• Ensure full FCA regulatory compliance and other applicable requirements.
• Implement and maintain the Training & Competence scheme in collaboration with Heads of Training & Competence and Financial Planning.
• Conduct and document observations, file reviews, one-to-one meetings and other T&C activities within agreed timeframes.

Skills

Coaching

Mentoring

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Training

Education

Level 4 Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning

Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning

Job description

Stephen Bell Associates in London is seeking an experienced Team Leader/Supervisor to mentor and train a team of financial planners and advisers. The role focuses on coaching, performance development and driving revenue for the team while maintaining high service standards.

You will guide advisers through complex retirement planning, ensure FCA compliance, and manage T&C activities under the Training & Competence scheme, working closely with senior leaders.