Training and Competence Supervisor (Investment Professionals)

0000050471 RBC Europe Limited; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in London is seeking a Training and Competence Supervisor to oversee investment professionals, ensure compliance, and enhance adviser development. The successful candidate will need a CISI Certificate in Investment Management or equivalent, pivotal experience in portfolio management, and strong analytical skills. This full-time role promises opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Supportive leadership and coaching

Development opportunities

Opportunity to work with top professionals

Qualifications

• Experience supervising or managing portfolios and providing technical guidance.
• Strong business awareness and strategic focus.
• Ability to apply FCA guidance confidently across situations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise those in portfolio management roles and analysts.
• Provide insights into advisor performance and behavioral trends.
• Analyze MI/Data to identify patterns and advise on remedial actions.

Skills

CISI Certificate in Investment Management / IMC

Strong understanding of investment instruments

Excellent data analysis skills

Effective communication skills

Education

CISI Certificate in Investment Management / IMC or equivalent

Job description

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Training and Competence Supervisor (Investment Professionals), London

Client:

0000050471 RBC Europe Limited

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

Job Description:

Job Description

Wealth Management Europe's existing Training and Competence team has implemented a centralised supervisory structure to create capacity for advisers and improve adviser performance. The successful candidate will work as part of the national supervisory team, providing oversight, risk analysis, and developmental support to advisers. This role involves managing 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 within our Central investment and Research teams. Applicants should be within a commutable distance to an office in our network, with the ability 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.
• Work with line managers to set goals, manage performance and risk, and develop improvement plans.
• Decide on employee competence, follow up actions, and identify systemic changes.
• Build relationships and promote a positive culture around adviser development.
• Provide insights into advisor performance and behavioural trends to stakeholders.
• Identify development opportunities across the network and collaborate with training colleagues.
• Own supervision activities, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Support high standards, accountability, goal setting, and KRI management.
• Analyze MI/Data to identify patterns, 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 equivalent qualification.
• Maintain competence and CPD as a Supervisor.
• Strong understanding of investment instruments, asset allocation, portfolio construction, and risk management.
• Experience supervising or managing portfolios; providing technical guidance.
• Understanding of FCA T&C handbook and regulatory environment.
• Ability to apply FCA guidance confidently across situations.
• Strong business awareness and strategic focus.
• Excellent data analysis skills to identify trends.
• Experience working with other business teams and high attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills at all organizational levels.

What is in it for you?

• Supportive leadership, coaching, and development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work with top professionals.
• Make a meaningful impact.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, high-performing team.

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Additional 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 deadline.

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