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Trainee Financial Adviser

Job Description

Associate Wealth Manager - Pathway to Advice

Location: London
Salary: £29,000 - £33,000 (dependent on exams) + bonus



An established and fast-growing wealth management firm is hiring their next cohort of Associate Wealth Managers to join their London team.



This is a business that has seen strong growth over the past few years, now managing over £1bn in client assets, while maintaining a genuinely collaborative and supportive culture.



The Opportunity

This is a structured role designed for someone looking to accelerate their progression toward becoming a Chartered Financial Planner.



You'll work closely with an experienced Wealth Manager and their team, gaining hands-on exposure to client work while continuing your exams and development through a well-supported training programme (expected 12-18 months)



It's a strong fit for someone who enjoys both the technical side of planning and building toward a client-facing advisory role.



To start you off, you will be:



  • Attending client meetings alongside Wealth Managers

  • Managing follow-up actions and ongoing client servicing

  • Supporting with technical calculations (pensions, allowances, etc.)

  • Investment research and analysis

  • Preparing cashflow models and planning reports

  • Handling client queries (technical and administrative)

  • Identifying opportunities within existing client relationships

  • Managing workflow through internal systems and trackers



About You

  • Experience within a wealth management / financial planning environment

  • Minimum of 2 RO exams (or equivalent)

  • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

  • Confident communicator with a professional approach

  • Motivated, proactive, and keen to progress into an advisory role



Why This Role

  • Clear pathway to becoming a Chartered Financial Planner

  • Exposure to high-quality clients and experienced advisers

  • Strong internal support and training structure

  • A collaborative, social, and high-performing team environment



Benefits

  • Competitive bonus structure

  • Hybrid working

  • Pension scheme

  • Private medical cover

  • Employee wellbeing support (including GP access, discounts, gym benefits)

  • Additional time off including:

    • Extra days over Christmas

    • Monthly early finish ("Family Friday")

    • Additional leave with service



  • Regular team socials and company events

  • Daily breakfast in the office

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