Training and Competence Supervisor (Investment Professionals)

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

Job summary

A leading financial institution in the UK seeks a Supervisor to oversee portfolio management and adviser development. The successful candidate will analyze trends and ensure regulatory compliance while fostering a positive adviser culture. Ideal candidates will have a CISI Certificate and strong knowledge of investment and risk management. This full-time role offers opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive leadership and coaching

Impactful work in a collaborative team

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of asset allocation and risk management.
• Experience in supervising or portfolio management.
• Ability to apply FCA guidance confidently.

Responsibilities

• Supervise portfolio management roles and analysts.
• Engage with investment committees on asset allocation.
• Assess employee competence and follow-up actions.

Skills

Knowledge of investment instruments

Data analysis skills

Supervisory experience

Effective communication

Understanding of FCA guidelines

Education

CISI Certificate in Investment Management / IMC

Job description

Job Summary

The Wealth Management Europe's existing Training and Competence team has implemented a centralised supervisory structure to enhance adviser capacity and performance. The successful candidate will join the national supervisory team to provide oversight, risk analysis, and developmental support to advisers.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise portfolio management roles, analysts, and research teams.
• Engage with investment committees to understand strategic asset allocation decisions.
• Collaborate with line managers to set goals, manage performance, and develop improvement plans.
• Assess employee competence and ensure follow-up actions are taken.
• Build strong relationships and promote a positive culture around adviser development.
• Provide insights into adviser performance and behavioral trends to stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for adviser development and coordinate with training teams.
• Manage supervision activities, including planning and record-keeping, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Promote high standards and best practices, supporting accountability and goal setting.
• Analyze data to identify patterns, root causes, and recommend remedial actions.
• Maintain a mindset of continuous improvement, risk mitigation, and critical analysis.

Requirements:

• CISI Certificate in Investment Management / IMC or equivalent qualification.
• Maintain competence and CPD as a Supervisor.
• Strong knowledge of investment instruments, asset allocation, and risk management.
• Experience in supervising or portfolio management, 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.
• Effective communication skills at all organizational levels.

What We Offer:

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Supportive leadership and coaching.
• Work with leading professionals in the field.
• Impactful work in a dynamic, collaborative team.

Additional Information:

Location: London, UK; 35 hours/week; Full-time; Salaried; Platform: Wealth Management.

Application deadline: 2025-08-31. RBC Group does not accept agency resumes. Please refer to the original job posting for full details.