Are you ready to chart your own career path? With our refreshed strategy, we're building on our rich heritage and transforming our business to be more scalable and efficient, unlocking the capabilities needed for future success. This includes significantly investing in technology, streamlining the way we work and creating an environment where colleagues feel engaged, empowered and accountable; where they can show up, speak up and perform - because we believe in the difference our work makes.
At a glance:
Location:
Cirencester Office
Workplace Type:
Employment Type:
Permanent
Seniority:
Associate
This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-driven and proactive professional to make a real impact within a leading name in financial services. In this specialist role, you'll be at the centre of our regulatory operations, managing key processes that support our Partner network through business restructures, transfers, leavers, and notifiable events.
You'll work closely with many stakeholder & gain valuable exposure to FCA requirements. Every day brings variety, challenge, and the chance to solve problems that truly matter. If you're someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-accuracy setting, takes pride in delivering quality outcomes, and wants to develop deep regulatory expertise in a collaborative and supportive culture, this is an opportunity to build a meaningful and rewarding career.
Main Purpose of Job:
* A specialist in the processing of Partnership Restructures, Transfers, Leavers and Notifiable Events, typically focussing on one or two of these four case types, but having the ability to cover all four, if needed.
* Partnership Restructures include:
* Change of trading status between one of the following trading entity types: sole trader; limited company; partnership and LLP.
* Restructuring of a Partner's business through the adding or removing of principals or shareholders.
* Merging or splitting of two or more Partner firms.
* Updating of the FCA Register with firm and individual details.
Partnership Transfers include:
* Adviser to Partner transfers; Partner to Adviser transfers; Advisers moving between two practices.
Partnership Leavers include:
* Partner and Adviser leavers.
* Regulated references for leavers.
FCA Notifiable Events include:
* Notifying the FCA with respect to a Partner's or Adviser's ongoing fitness and propriety, competency changes and periods of temporary absence longer than 12 weeks.
* Day-to-day responsibility for part of the pipeline of active applications across the above four areas.
* Manage stakeholders and relationships with Partner Finance Consultancy, BSP, Loans, WM Managers and the Partnership. Attend meetings with the Partnership.
* On occasion, handle FCA Complex Case applications and recruitment Risk Committee referrals, which will be reviewed by the Consultant – Regulatory Services.
What skills are we looking for?
* Ability to be able to work to procedures and maintain high levels of accuracy when processing information.
* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
* Methodical and highly organised approach.
* Level-headed and ability to prioritise effectively.
* Experience of working in a fast paced and process environment.
* An excellent eye for detail and accuracy.
* Knowledge of the financial services regulatory environment in which the business works.
* The ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team with a can-do attitude.
* Understands drivers behind, and the ability to demonstrate, good service and quality
* A good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
What's in it for you?
We reward you for the work you do,
whether that's through our discretionary annual bonus scheme that reflects both personal and company performance, competitive annual leave allowance (28 days plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days), or online rewards platform with a variety of discounts.
We also have benefits to support whatever stage of life you are in, including:
* Competitive parental leave (26 weeks full pay)
* Private medical insurance (optional taxable benefit)
* 10% non-contributory pension (increasing with length of service)
Reasonable Adjustments
We're an equal opportunities employer and want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive for all, if you require reasonable adjustment(s) at any stage please let us know by emailing us at
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.
What's next?
If you're excited about this role and believe you have the skills and experience we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you Please submit an application by clicking 'apply' below and our team will be in touch.
As a business regulated by the FCA we would advise you to familiarise yourself with the conduct regulations and in particular consumer duty obligations prior to an interview with SJP.