Training and Competence Supervisor (Investment Professionals)

Royal Bank of Canada>; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in London seeks a Training and Competence Supervisor to oversee advisors in wealth management. The role involves ensuring ongoing competency, providing coaching and feedback, and supporting performance management. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications such as the CISI certificate and strong analytical skills. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic team and make a significant impact in the organization.

Benefits

Leadership support for growth

Opportunities to work with top professionals

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Maintain competence as a Supervisor with up-to-date CPD.
• Experience with FCA T&C handbook and regulatory environment is preferred.
• Strong business awareness and strategic focus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise advisors in portfolio management roles.
• Engage with investment committees regarding asset allocation.
• Build strong relationships and provide expert counsel.

Skills

CISI Certificate in Investment Management / IMC

Strong understanding of investment instruments

Excellent data analysis skills

Effective communication skills

Experience supervising or managing portfolios

Education

CISI Certificate in Investment Management / IMC or equivalent

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London, United Kingdom

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12.08.2025

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26.09.2025

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What is the opportunity?

Wealth Management Europe's existing Training and Competence team have implemented a centralised supervisory structure with the aim of creating capacity for our advisers and driving adviser performance. The successful candidate will work as a member of the national supervisory team providing quality, centrally led oversight, risk analysis, and developmental support to advisers.

As a Supervisor, you will be responsible for managing advisers’ ongoing competency under SMCR, through activities like observations, 1:1s, coaching, feedback, and data analysis, escalating risks and issues as needed. The role will mainly support Portfolio Managers, Intermediary Investment Managers, and some regulated employees in our Central Investment and Research teams.

This role will support advisors across the UK and Channel Islands. Applicants should be within a commutable distance to an office in our network and able to travel as required.

What will you do?

• Supervise those in bespoke and modelled portfolio management roles, analysts, and research.
• Engage with investment committees to understand strategic asset allocation decisions and ensure clarity among CPs.
• Collaborate with line managers to set shared goals for performance and risk management, supporting development plans to enable improvement.
• Make decisions regarding employee competence, follow up actions, identify root causes, and consider systemic changes.
• Build strong relationships, providing expert counsel and fostering a positive culture around advisor competency and development.
• Communicate with stakeholders at all levels about advisor performance, key data, and behavioral trends.
• Identify opportunities for advisor development across the network, working with training colleagues.
• Manage your supervision activities proactively, including planning and record keeping, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Promote high standards and best practices, supporting Certified Persons in their regulatory obligations and goal setting.
• Analyze MI/Data to identify patterns, investigate root causes, and advise on remedial actions.
• Maintain a mindset of continuous improvement, understanding root causes, and mitigating risks.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• CISI Certificate in Investment Management / IMC, or an equivalent or higher relevant qualification.
• 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 (preferred).
• Understanding of FCA T&C handbook and broader regulatory environment.
• Ability to confidently apply FCA guidance across various situations.
• Strong business awareness and strategic focus.
• Excellent data analysis skills to identify trends and patterns.
• Experience working effectively with other teams (L&D, Risk & Compliance, HR) and high attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills at all organizational levels, both verbal and written.

What is in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best—fostering progressive growth and collaboration to deliver trusted advice, helping clients thrive and communities prosper. We value each other, support your development, and aim for mutual success.

• Leadership that supports your growth through coaching and opportunities.
• Opportunities to work with top professionals.
• Make a meaningful and lasting impact.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, and 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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