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People have always been at the heart of St. James’s Place, we value long-term relationships, and we are a home for people who care about the future – financially, environmentally and socially. These core values have enabled us to become a leading FTSE 100 Wealth Management company.
Our Apprenticeship Programme is a fantastic alternative to university and a unique opportunity to complete a funded and supported qualification whilst you work within one of our divisions, gaining both valuable work experience and ongoing training as well as immersing yourself in our inclusive and collaborative culture.
This structured development path is delivered alongside support from your line manager and the wider business. You will be an apprentice with us for one year and then you will be in a position to take a role within your chosen division.
Location: Bristol
Salary: £20830
**Please note that the application deadline for this vacancy is 21 February 2024 but we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so may close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Early applications are therefore advised. ** To help us effectively manage your application, please only apply for one vacancy. If you are unsure which role is best for you, please contact us to discuss the options.
NB: Assessment centres for this vacancy will be run on 6 March 2024so please ensure you are provisionally available to attend.
As part of the role, you will study towards the level 3 Certificate in Financial Services (CF1 & LP2) You will have the opportunity to progress onto your Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning if you wish to do so. If this is not suitable for you, a discussion around other relevant qualifications can take place once you have been onboarded.
What you’ll be doing:
As an apprentice in Supervision & Risk, you will work in a small team of 7-8 people, who work within the national Field Risk team, made up of over 100 individuals. The Field Risk team help support the Partnership to improve their knowledge and business practices to manage their business risk and ensure positive client outcomes. They also look to identify Partner risks through a programme of engaging Partner oversight activities and implement pro-active controls to ensure that there is appropriate oversight of the Partnership.
This apprenticeship will be an opportunity to learn about what our business does and how we work with the Regulator. You will also learn about how the regulatory rules are applied within St. James’s Place. In this role, you will develop relationships with other colleagues within the Supervision and Risk team, as well as other departments across the Field Management team and our head office in Cirencester.
The team have previously had a number of apprentices who have gone on to be successful, valued members of the Supervision & Risk team.
In this role, you will provide admin support on various tasks when required to the Field Risk Team and also provide risk oversight of corporate management information (MI). You will highlight any concerns / anomalies from a risk perspective to the Field Risk / Management Team to support in the overall management of Field Risk and you will also assist with Root Cause analysis reviews.
Some of your responsibilities will include:
- Deliver regularly scheduled reports from data for Field Risk management.
- Respond to ad-hoc requests for reports from Field Risk management and external departments.
- Complete general administration tasks as required for example supporting the Field Risk Team in their preparation for Partner Compliance Visits; Partner Financial Reviews and Field Risk Themes Reviews etc.
- To assist and support when appropriate the Location Field Risk Team on Partner investigations, including review of specific data and conducting client file checks.
- Actively liaise with the Partnership for outstanding documentation within set time limits.
- Conduct desk-based review and analysis of various forms of corporate data and feedback relevant findings to the Field Risk / Management Team.
- Maintain various department spreadsheets
Who we’re looking for:
If you are interested in the Risk Apprentice role, you will need to hold a minimum of level 4 in English Language and Mathematics and have strengths in analytical skills, as well as data manipulation.
You should also have an interest in technology and future developments and how technology is used within financial services.
This role will require a strong administrative mindset that can be applied to and someone who is interested in Business Risk and 'keeping the company safe' and ensuring the right outcomes for our clients.
Other skills required to be successful:
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Be able to interpret data
- Great team player
- Can-do attitude, with the willingness to learn continuously.
This role requires the successful candidate to hold a full UK drivers license due to the nature of the travel required.
Flexible Working
We understand that employees work best in different ways, at different times and in different environments. We value all of our employees and appreciate that everyone is unique, and at one of many stages within their career. Recognising this, we have introduced a hybrid working policy to provide greater flexibility for part-time work, job-sharing, remote working, and flexibility on hours. Our people are encouraged to work in a flexible way that suits their lifestyle where it can be accommodated, so please ask the question and start a conversation!
Research tells us that applicants (especially those from underrepresented groups) can be put off from applying for a role if they do not meet all the criteria or have been on an extended career-break. If you think you would be a good match for this role and can demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless of whether you tick every box.
Why work for us?
Our Rewards
In addition to an attractive salary and eligibility to participate in the discretionary annual bonus opportunities, you will also receive an excellent benefits package including:
- Non-Contributory Pension – 10% (increasing with length of service) with further pension matching
- Significant protection benefits with real value, such as 10X life cover, PHI, and critical illness.
- Outstanding terms and conditions including 6 months paid parental leave.
- Private Medical and Dental Insurance
- 28 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays (based on full-time equivalent) with the option to buy up to an additional 5 days holiday
- Discretionary bonus scheme dependent on company and personal performance, varied by level
- Not applicable to fixed term contracts (standard uplift applies in lieu of the protection benefits)
Our Culture
Our culture is the glue that binds us together - It’s one of our biggest assets and one of the biggest reasons for our success. It’s underpinned by core values of doing the right thing, being the best version of ourselves and investing in long term relationships.
We want to embrace a diverse group of backgrounds and experiences to connect with clients, tackle problems and innovate. We raise our voice on the things that matter to us and inspire change from the front. Contributing to our inclusive culture is vital, ensuring a space for everyone to be their authentic self, no compromises.
In all we do, we consider how we affect the communities in which we belong. Over 96% of our group employees are involved in supporting our communities through financial education, charitable giving and volunteering. Over 80% of all our employees and Partners donate each month to our Charitable Foundation, which is now the 3rd largest corporate charity in the UK.
SJP is delighted to have signed The Armed Forces Covenant, and we are active members of LGBT Great, 30% club, The Diversity Project, Disability Confident and more! Find out more: https://www.sjp.co.uk/careers/life-at-sjp
Our Awards:
We understand it’s important to be proud of the company you work for, that’s why we’re proud to share with you some of our recent awards:
- Wealth Manager of the Year – Growth Investor Awards 2021
- Best Wealth Manager – Shares Awards 2021
- Championing LGBTQ Inclusion - Financial Adviser Diversity in Finance Awards 2020
- Top 75 Employer - Social Mobility Foundation Employer Index 2021
Want to see more of our awards? Visit: https://www.sjp.co.uk/about-us/our-awards-and-recognition
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