OverviewTraining and Competence Supervisor (Investment Professionals) at RBC Brewin Dolphin. Wealth Management Europe''s Training and Competence team has implemented a centralized supervisory structure to create capacity for advisers and drive adviser performance. The successful candidate will work as a member of the national supervisory team providing quality, centrally led oversight, risk analysis, and developmental support to advisers.

What will you do?

Supervise advisers in bespoke and modelled portfolio management roles, analysts and research.

Actively engaged with investment committees to ensure understanding of strategic asset allocation decisions and how this is understood by CPs.

Work closely with line managers creating shared goals and objectives for management of performance and risk, supporting the creation and management of effective development plans with CPs and line managers to enable and measure improvement.

Make appropriate decisions pertaining to whether an employee is competent to perform their role. When decisions are made actions are appropriately followed up, root causes identified and consideration is given to whether systemic changes or other types of changes are required.

Develop strong relationships, providing expert counsel at an individual, office and business level, cultivating a positive culture around advisor competency and development.

Liaise with key stakeholders at all levels to provide information and insight into advisor performance, along with key data and behavioural trends.

Identify and implement opportunities for adviser development across the national network, working with training colleagues as required.

Be proactive and own your individual supervision activities e.g., planning, record keeping, ensuring regulatory requirements are met.

Drive high standards and be an advocate for best practice, supporting Certified Persons to take accountability for their regulatory obligations, goal setting and KRI management.

Analyse MI/Data and use critical thinking to identify patterns and investigate root causes, use insight and experience to provide expert advice as regards remedial actions.

Demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset, using critical thinking and analysis to understand root causes and mitigate risk.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have: CISI Certificate in Investment Management / IMC, equivalent or higher relevant qualification.

Ensure own competence as a Supervisor is maintained to perform role and up to date CPD.

Strong understanding of investment instruments, asset allocation, portfolio construction and risk management.

Experience supervising or portfolio management; providing technical guidance and direction as a subject matter expert (preferable).

Understanding of the FCA TandC handbook and broader regulatory environment.

Able to apply FCA handbook guidance with confidence and flexibility across a wide range of situations.

A strong Business Awareness and Strategic Focus.

Strong data analysis skills; identifying trends and patterns amongst various data sets.

Experience working effectively alongside other business teams (LandD, Risk and Compliance, HR) and exceptional attention to detail, consistently high standards of output and quality.

Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels of the organisation, including verbal and written communications.

What is in it for you?We thrive on the challenge to be our best - progressive thinking to keep growing and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.

Opportunities to work with the best in the field.

Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.

Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.

Additional details

Address: 12 Smithfield Street, London

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Work hours/week: 35

Employment type: Full-time

Platform: Wealth Management

Job type: Regular

Pay type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2025-07-30

Application Deadline: 2025-09-16

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity EmploymentAt RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace with diverse perspectives is core to growth. We strive to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

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