Training and Competence Supervisor (Investment Professionals)

Royal Bank of Canada>; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial institution in Birmingham is looking for a Training and Competence Supervisor to enhance adviser performance across the UK. The successful candidate will oversee advisers’ competency under SMCR, ensuring regulatory compliance and fostering positive relationships. A CISI Certificate in Investment Management or equivalent is essential. This role offers a dynamic working environment with development opportunities and a commitment to inclusivity.

Benefits

Supportive leadership

Development opportunities

Chance to work with top professionals

Qualifications

• CISI Certificate in Investment Management / IMC, or equivalent required.
• Strong understanding of investment instruments, asset allocation, portfolio construction, and risk management.
• Experience supervising or managing portfolios with technical guidance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise portfolio management roles, analysts, and research.
• Engage with investment committees on strategic asset allocation.
• Collaborate with line managers on performance and risk management.

Skills

Business Case Design

Client Counseling

Customer Success

Data Gathering & Analysis

Decision Making

Group Problem Solving

Solution Evaluation

Storytelling

Time Management

Training Needs Analysis (TNA)

Education

CISI Certificate in Investment Management / IMC or equivalent

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

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12.08.2025

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26.09.2025

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Job Description

What is the opportunity?

Wealth Management Europe's existing Training and Competence team has implemented a centralised supervisory structure to create capacity for advisers and drive adviser performance. The successful candidate will work as part of the national supervisory team providing oversight, risk analysis, and developmental support to advisers.

As a Supervisor, you will manage advisers’ ongoing competency under SMCR, through observations, 1:1s, coaching, feedback, and data analysis, escalating risks as needed. The role primarily supports Portfolio Managers, Intermediary Investment Managers, and some regulated employees in our Central Investment and Research teams.

This role supports advisors across the UK and Channel Islands, and applicants should be within a commutable distance to an office in our network, with travel across the region expected.

What will you do?

• Supervise portfolio management roles, analysts, and research.
• Engage with investment committees to understand strategic asset allocation decisions.
• Collaborate with line managers on performance and risk management, developing effective development plans.
• Decide on employee competence, follow up actions, and identify systemic improvements.
• Build strong relationships, providing counsel and fostering a positive culture around competency and development.
• Communicate with stakeholders about performance, data, and trends.
• Identify and implement development opportunities across the network.
• Manage supervision activities, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Promote high standards and accountability for regulatory obligations.
• Analyze MI/Data to identify patterns and root causes, providing advice on remedial actions.
• Maintain a mindset of continuous improvement, understanding root causes and mitigating risks.

What do you need to succeed?

• CISI Certificate in Investment Management / IMC, or equivalent.
• Maintain competence as a Supervisor with up-to-date CPD.
• Strong understanding of investment instruments, asset allocation, portfolio construction, and risk management.
• Experience supervising or managing portfolios, providing technical guidance.
• Knowledge of FCA T&C handbook and regulatory environment.
• Ability to apply FCA guidance confidently across situations.
• Business awareness and strategic focus.
• Strong data analysis skills to identify trends.
• Effective communication at all organizational levels.

What is in it for you?

• Supportive leadership and development opportunities.
• Chance to work with top professionals in the field.
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, high-performing team.

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Job Skills

Business Case Design, Client Counseling, Customer Success, Data Gathering & Analysis, Decision Making, Group Problem Solving, Solution Evaluation, Storytelling, Time Management, Training Needs Analysis (TNA)

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: 2025-07-30

Application Deadline: 2025-08-31

Note: Applications accepted until 11:59 PM the day before the deadline.

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