Training & Competence Supervisor

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At M&G, our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. As an international savings and investments business with roots stretching back more than 170 years, we offer a range of financial products and services through Asset Management, Life, and Wealth. All three segments work together to deliver attractive financial outcomes for clients and superior shareholder returns.

Through our behaviors of telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity, we aim to create an exceptional workplace for talented individuals.

We consider flexible working arrangements for our roles and offer workplace accommodations to support effective delivery.

Training & Competence Supervisor

This role is based within our Training and Competence (T&C) team at Sandringham Financial Partners, part of M&G. Sandringham is a leading independent national advice firm offering innovative financial advice. M&G, as the parent company, is one of the largest financial services firms globally and a FTSE100 constituent, committed to empowering clients with confidence in their financial decisions.

The Role

The T&C team supports 170 advising Partners within the Sandringham network. The Supervisor's role is diverse, involving regulatory compliance, coaching, and maintaining advice standards. The successful candidate will contribute to regulatory alignment with SM&CR and AR regimes, and support adviser development. There are opportunities to develop interests in areas like AML, technical advice, pensions, investments, and business development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a span of control of 30-40 financial IFA's, assess KPIs, conduct Fit and Proper assessments, analyze business structures and records for compliance with SM&CR, AR, and other regimes.
• Identify risks or trends within the business.
• Develop strategies to mitigate risks within the team and wider advice workforce.
• Conduct quarterly 121s with advisers, providing support and feedback for compliance and smooth regime transitions.
• Deliver training on induction and ad-hoc sessions.
• Create and deliver internal content via the Sandringham Academy system.
• Present key messages at training events across the UK or online.
• Support advisers via phone, email, or Teams.
• Respond to regulatory queries related to financial planning, technical matters, and T&C.
• Engage with stakeholders, including senior management.
• Assist new advisers in achieving competent adviser status through role plays, observations, and standards implementation.
• Support project work and workflows such as AR reviews, AML queries, and system updates.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Experience in supervisory roles within financial services.
• Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning.
• (Desirable) CF6, CF8, ER1, J07, Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning.
• Knowledge of SM&CR, PROD, MiFID, AR Regime.
• Proactive and able to work independently.
• Flexible to business needs.
• Experience with Later Life products is advantageous.
• Willingness to travel within the UK.
• Excellent stakeholder communication skills, including with senior management.
• Resilient and able to handle busy periods.

Work level: Experienced Colleague

Location: Huddersfield or Edinburgh

Recruiter: Phoebe Ewers

Closing Date: 16/05/2025

We value diversity and inclusion at M&G, supporting all backgrounds and needs, including those with disabilities or long-term conditions. If you require assistance or alternative application methods, please contact us at: careers@mandg.com