Senior Consultant Field Risk

St. James's Place (SJP) works inpartnership to plan, grow and protect our clients' financial futures. Wedeliver personalised, face-to-face financial advice to our clients, who trustus to manage their money to reach their goals. We provide this service via thePartnership, a network of qualified, expert advisors. We put financialwellbeing and responsible business choices at the heart of everything we do. Webelieve in the value of difference and know that diverse teams can help usproblem solve and innovate for clients.

We look for people to join SJP to make animpact and to contribute to our culture which is based around long termrelationships, doing the right thing, and being the best version of ourselves.

Location: London - Knightsbridge Office

Workplace Type: On-Site

Employment Type: Permanent

Seniority: Entry Level

Location: London - You will be required to travel regularly to Partner Practices within a defined geographical location.

The main purpose of this role is to complete a programme of 1st line risk management controls to identify and manage the key Partner and generic risks within the Location.

• Playing an active part in the Location Risk management process, identifying and managing risks in the Location and when required supporting the investigations process, including output from the Themed reviews and complete ad hoc reviews as raised by the Centre.
• Completing the Partner Compliance Review Program assessing risks posed to SJP and, where necessary, addressing these with Partners.
• As required, running ad-hoc training / consultation workshops for new and existing Partners, Advisors and PSS.
• As required, completing the Financial Monitoring program and identifing Partners potentially under financial strain. Working with Partners/Supervisors to implement strategies to address financial strain and ensure fitness and propriety.
• Reviewing Location, Partner and Business Partner/Supervisor MI to determine trends and instigate investigation as required.

We are looking for someone who has CII Level 4 Diploma, or is willing to study to achieve it, and the following:

• The Technical knowledge to be able to review a broad range of business to identify suitable advice and areas for Partner development.
• Aptitude for reviewing MI, identifying potential issues and having the ability to implement effective mitigation.
• Understanding of FCA COBs rules regarding CF30 advisor competence, fit and proper requirement and the appropriate supervisory expectations and the requirements of the Compliance Procedures and Information manual and Money Laundering Handbook with the ability to implement the policy.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with all types of Partners and FMT, either face to face, on the phone or in writing.
• Ability to challenge and influence Partners by clearly explaining the benefits of change to their business, diplomacy to deliver bad news and convey difficult messages.

St. James's Place (SJP) works inpartnership to plan, grow and protect our clients' financial futures. Wedeliver personalised, face-to-face financial advice to our clients, who trustus to manage their money to reach their goals. We provide this service via thePartnership, a network of qualified, expert advisors. We put financialwellbeing and responsible business choices at the heart of everything we do. Webelieve in the value of difference and know that diverse teams can help usproblem solve and innovate for clients.

We look for people to join SJP to make animpact and to contribute to our culture which is based around long termrelationships, doing the right thing, and being the best version of ourselves.

Location: London - Knightsbridge Office

Workplace Type: On-Site

Employment Type: Permanent

Seniority: Entry Level

Location: London - You will be required to travel regularly to Partner Practices within a defined geographical location.

The main purpose of this role is to complete a programme of 1st line risk management controls to identify and manage the key Partner and generic risks within the Location.

• Playing an active part in the Location Risk management process, identifying and managing risks in the Location and when required supporting the investigations process, including output from the Themed reviews and complete ad hoc reviews as raised by the Centre.
• Completing the Partner Compliance Review Program assessing risks posed to SJP and, where necessary, addressing these with Partners.
• As required, running ad-hoc training / consultation workshops for new and existing Partners, Advisors and PSS.
• As required, completing the Financial Monitoring program and identifing Partners potentially under financial strain. Working with Partners/Supervisors to implement strategies to address financial strain and ensure fitness and propriety.
• Reviewing Location, Partner and Business Partner/Supervisor MI to determine trends and instigate investigation as required.

We are looking for someone who has CII Level 4 Diploma, or is willing to study to achieve it, and the following:

• The Technical knowledge to be able to review a broad range of business to identify suitable advice and areas for Partner development.
• Aptitude for reviewing MI, identifying potential issues and having the ability to implement effective mitigation.
• Understanding of FCA COBs rules regarding CF30 advisor competence, fit and proper requirement and the appropriate supervisory expectations and the requirements of the Compliance Procedures and Information manual and Money Laundering Handbook with the ability to implement the policy.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with all types of Partners and FMT, either face to face, on the phone or in writing.
• Ability to challenge and influence Partners by clearly explaining the benefits of change to their business, diplomacy to deliver bad news and convey difficult messages.

What's in it for you?

• PrivateMedical - up to family cover paid for by Company- via BUPA.
• Meaningfulprotection benefits with real value, such as 10X life cover, PHI, andcritical illness.
• Non-ContributoryPension - 10% (increasing with length of service up to 15%) with furtherpension matching.
• Parentalleave - 6 months full pay
• 28 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays (based on full-time equivalent) with the option to buy up to an additional 5 days holiday

Not applicable to Fixed-Term Contracts (standard uplift applies in lieu of the protection benefits)

Flexible Working
We know that everyone works best indifferent ways, at different times and in different environments. We haveintroduced a hybrid working policy to provide greater flexibility for part-timework, job-sharing, remote working, and flexibility on hours. Our people areencouraged to work in a flexible way that suits their lifestyle, so please askthe question and start a conversation!

Research tells us that applicants(especially those from underrepresented groups) can be put off from applyingfor a role if they do not meet all the criteria or have been on an extendedcareer-break. If you think you would be a good match for this role and candemonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless of whetheryou tick every box.

Reasonable Adjustments
We're anequal opportunities employer and want to ensure our recruitment process isaccessible and inclusive for all, if you require reasonable adjustment(s) atany stage please let us know by emailing us at

Reasonable Adjustments
We're anequal opportunities employer and want to ensure our recruitment process isaccessible and inclusive for all, if you require reasonable adjustment(s) atany stage please let us know by emailing us at

What's next?

Our team will be in touch. As a businessregulated by the FCA we would advise you to familiarise yourself with theconduct regulations and in particular consumer duty obligations prior to aninterview with SJP.