Wealth Management - Technical Governance & Training Associate

Arbuthnot Latham; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

BUPA Health cover

4x Life Assurance

Discretionary bonus

Market leading parental policies

Job summary

Arbuthnot Latham, located in Greater London, seeks a Wealth Management - Technical Governance & Training Associate to provide operational and technical support to the Training & Competence function. The role involves assisting in maintaining advice standards and coordinating technical projects.

The ideal candidate will have experience in Wealth Management/Financial Services and strong organisational skills, alongside a Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning or working towards it. Benefits include a competitive salary, BUPA health cover, and a discretionary bonus.

Qualifications

• Experience in Wealth Management or Financial Services.
• Knowledge of Financial Planning and Investment Management.
• Good organisational and administrative abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining T&C records administration.
• Support training programmes and delivery of technical assessments.
• Track legislative changes and market trends.

Skills

Wealth Management experience

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning

Job description

Wealth Management - Technical Governance & Training Associate

To provide operational and technical support to the Training & Competence (T&C) function within Wealth Management. This role will assist in maintaining advice standards, supporting T&C processes, and coordinating technical projects. Over time, the role will develop deeper technical expertise and leadership capability to act as deputy to the Technical Director.

To place the interests of customers at the centre of all activities, act in a way that is consistent with achieving good outcomes for consumers; and to comply with the FCA and PRA's Conduct Rules.

Key Responsibilities:

Training & Competence Support

• Assist in maintaining T&C records administration, and MI reporting.
• Coordinate initial training programmes for new joiners, and delivery of technical assessments via Competent Advisor.
• Support the process for Statements of Professional Standing (SPS) applications and FCA reporting.
• Help design and deliver learning resources via platforms such as Skillserve.

Policy & Governance Support

• Assist in updating and maintaining advice standards, templates, and policy documents.
• Support monitoring of adherence to governance processes across advisory teams.
• Manage and support the T&C collateral and document control process.

Technical & Market Research

• Track legislative changes, FCA updates, and market trends to inform collateral.
• Prepare briefing notes for internal forums and technical learning sessions.
• Act as first point of contact for routine technical queries before escalation.
• Support communication between T&C, Compliance, Marketing, and Advisory teams.

MI & Reporting

• Prepare draft MI reports for review by the Technical Director.
• Assist in data analysis for T&C performance and risk indicators.

Key Interfaces:

• Teams across Wealth Management
• Client facing roles in Banking
• Learning and Development
• Compliance
• Marketing

Person Specification

Knowledge / Experience / Skills:

• Demonstrable experience working in Wealth Management or Financial Services.
• Awareness of the regulated Financial Planning environment, the High Net Worth (HNW) segment, and holistic Wealth Planning and Investment Management disciplines (across investment, pensions, protection, estate planning and banking).
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to absorb and summarise technical information clearly.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Personal Attributes

• Proactive and eager to learn.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams.
• Flexible and resilient when faced with operational challenges.

Qualifications:

• Minimum: Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning (or working towards).
• Long-term: Progress toward Level 6 and Chartered status to align with deputy responsibilities.
• Team Working
• Working proactively
• Problem Solving and Judgement
• Planning and reviewing
• Communication and confidence

About Us

Life, Work and Benefits

Arbuthnot Latham is committed to equal-opportunities for all staff and candidates. We embrace inclusion & diversity and understand why they are critical for the success of our business and people.

• Competitive salary, pension & holiday allowance
• BUPA Health cover
• 4x Life Assurance
• Discretionary bonus
• Market leading maternity/paternity and menopause policies

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Reasonable adjustments:

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