Training & Competence Officer - Yorkshire - £40k

Job Title: Training & Competence Officer

Industry: Financial Services

Location: Yorkshire

Salary: £40,000

Reference Number: 15918

Job Description: Training & Competence Officer

Recruit UK are working on an excellent opportunity for a Training & Competence Officer position in Yorkshire to join a leading Financial Planning and Private Client Investment Management company.

They are an award winning integrated company providing planning and investment services to both professionals and individuals. They are a leading UK law firm, delivering services to clients both from within and external to the group. 

With £1bn of assets under management they have ambition to accelerate their recent successful growth.  

Working here you’ll feel a part of their friendly and inclusive environment. They will value you for who you are and what you bring. They support each other and push boundaries to achieve incredible things and make a real difference to their clients and communities.

They recognise that the office 9-5 isn’t for everyone. That’s why they have introduced flexible working. Whether it’s working from home, in their offices, or a combination of the both, they trust each other to support their clients, colleagues and communities at the right time, in the right way.

Job role: Training & Competence Officer

FCA Training & Competence Officer, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring that all staff are fit and proper by assisting with the annual competency requirements as defined by the FCA rules and regulations.

What’s in it for you: Training & Competence Officer

• Competitive Salary
• 25 days annual leave, with the opportunity to buy additional leave
• Two fundraising days in a year to give back to the community (fully paid!)
• Health membership, offering discounted leisure and travel and refunds on medical services
• Pension

Skills and experience required: Training & Competence Officer

• Diploma in Financial Planning qualified at Level 4
• Experience of working in financial services and a good understanding of the regulatory environment in which the firm operates. This role is suited to someone with a T&C, compliance, paraplanning or financial advising background.
• Good working knowledge of the FCA Handbook and more specifically a solid understanding of the FCA suitability requirements.
• Significant influencing and written/oral communication skills required in relation to staff at all levels across the business. 

Recruiters contact info:

Name: Andrew Nicholson                        
Email: andrew.nicholson@recruitukltd.co.uk                                  
Tel: 01179170415                                      
WhatsApp/mobile: 07900914787       

About Recruit UK:

As specialists in financial services recruitment, we bring unique expertise, insight and connections, whether you are looking for a new job or are trying to fill a role. We have a reach of more than 100,000 financial services connections. Right now, Recruit UK are pleased to be working with a leading Financial Planning and Private Client Investment Management company based in Yorkshire on a Training & Competence Officer role.

Our commitment to you

• Start every journey with a conversation to find out about you in depth.
• Provide honest feedback on where you fit in the jobs market.
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• Cover the whole of the UK with a local touch through our regional teams.
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