Regulatory Authorisations Apprentice - Cirencester, United Kingdom - St. James's Place

St. James's Place
St. James's Place
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Cirencester, United Kingdom

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Who We Are
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:
Cirencester


Salary:
£20,830


NB:

Assessment centres for this vacancy will be run on 12 March 2024
so please ensure you are provisionally available to attend.


As an Apprentice in the Regulatory Authorisations team, you will study towards either your Business Administration Level 3 or your Level 3 Compliance and Risk qualification dependant on your previous studies, skillset and interests.


Once you have completed the apprenticeship, you can expect to progress into a junior role within the Regulatory Authorisations team, furthering your skills as a corporate professional.

This apprenticeship is a great stepping stone into a variety of business areas that you may wish to specialise in, further the future.


The Regulatory Authorisations team have hired 6 apprentices in previous years, who have all been valuable members of the team and have progressed further within the business area.


What you'll be doing:
Financial services play a critical role in the lives of everyone in the UK.

The Financial Conduct Authority (The Regulator) protect consumers from bad conduct and protect the integrity of the UK financial system.

The Appointments team is a small team of 11 individuals, within the wider Regulatory Authorisations division of 25.

The team ensures that Advisers who join SJP are fit and proper to do so, in line with the FCAs standards.

This process must be completed in line with Financial Services regulation.


As part of the apprenticeship, you will develop your knowledge and understanding of these regulations and how a wealth manager operates.


Other typical day to day responsibilities may include:

  • Using a range of third-party providers (Equifax, CreditSafe, FCA Register) to background check individuals and businesses.
  • Referencing employment history.
  • Formally appointing Financial Professionals into the SJP Partnership.
  • Liaising with other teams within the division and offering support where needed.
We are looking for someone with a keen eye for detail and has clear communication skills. If you enjoy investigating and searching for further details and information, this role may be ideal for you.


Required skills to be successful:

  • Team player.
  • Methodical approach to working.
  • Inquisitive nature
  • Someone who is committed to providing a firstclass customer service experience.


If you are interested in role, you will need to hold a minimum of level 4 in English Language and Mathematics.


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


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 fulltime 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 vers
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