JJ SEARCH LIMITED
Financial Adviser Development Manager , Trainee Programme Lead , Level 4 Diploma

How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
The Company
A highly respected and professional Wealth Management firm with ambitious growth plans.
The Role
The Financial Adviser Development Manager will suit someone who is passionate about developing Financial Advisors and coaching their career paths from Trainee to Adviser level. Someone who is level 4 Financial Planning Diploma qualified and who may have previously been an Adviser themselves but would now like to now step into a people development role. Previous experience in a similar development role would also be beneficial.
The Financial Adviser Development Manager will take the lead and manage the Trainee Financial Adviser Programme, taking full ownership of the Trainee Adviser Academy from recruitment through to Competent Adviser Status (CAS). This includes conducting regular one-to-one meetings in relation to probation, performance and development reviews, supporting career progression.
Reasons to use Rodeo
I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
Honest answer — it depends on where you want to end up. A lot of top grad schemes (Big 4, civil service, banking) don’t need a masters. Let’s look at the ones you’d be competitive for now, and we can decide if a masters actually adds anything.
Also worth knowing: most autumn 2026 applications are open now. Timing matters more than you think.
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme
Why you're a good match
StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
See breakdownIt searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Why you're a good match
You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
The Financial Adviser Development Manager will have line management responsibility for Trainee Advisers, Associate Advisers, and Consultants, overseeing their professional development, qualifications, performance and career progression.
The Financial Adviser Development Manager will look to improve the Trainee Adviser Academy and will work with a Learning & Development Specialist to develop to ensure consistency across all trainee advisers.
- Coordinate professional qualifications, ensuring Trainees are on track to complete their Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning
- Work with the Operations team to ensure Trainees receive training on Xplan and business processes and standards


Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
The Candidate
- Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning is essential and a coaching qualification is desirable
- Experience working within the Wealth Management or Financial Planning industry – either as an Adviser coach or Adviser Development Manager, or a Financial Adviser who would like to move into a development role.
- A strong understanding of the Financial Planning advice process.
- Passionate about development with the ability to mentor people and monitor performance management.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Location