About the Business

Quilter Cheviot has been the wealth manager of choice for individuals and families for over 250 years, and today is one of the UK’s largest wealth management firms offering expert discretionary investment management and financial advice through our sister company, Quilter Cheviot Financial Planning. We offer a highly personalised service to private clients, charities, trustees, and professional partners. Quilter Cheviot has presence throughout the UK, Ireland and Channel Islands.

We are part of Quilter plc, a leading provider of advice, investment platforms, multi-asset investment solutions and discretionary fund management which is listed on the London and Johannesburg stock exchanges and manages over £111.6 billion of client investments (as at March 2024).

This is a great opportunity for an individual with financial promotions experience in wealth management. You will be joining a dynamic business, working very closely with our marketing team as we embark on the next phase of our growth plan. You need to be highly diligent, organised, proactive, and able to work with a wide range of stakeholders. The role reports into the Head of Marketing.

About the Role

Level: Level 3

Department: Marketing

Location: London

Contract type: Permanent

Regulated / non regulated: Non regulated

This is a newly created role within the Marketing function based in our London office. The successful candidate will be responsible for the review and approval of all financial promotions for our financial planning and investment management arms, ensuring they are compliant with required regulatory standards.

The role will focus on material produced for the UK but will also work closely with our Europe and International Compliance teams to ensure local variations are compliant.

The successful candidate is required to possess a strong knowledge of UK regulatory and financial promotions requirements.

Responsibilities: *Implementing and maintaining a secure first line of defence for the marketing team and business, covering our financial planning and investment management arms.
*Managing the review and approval of all UK financial promotions. These include a wide variety of financial promotions, advertising, marketing and sales literature, digital and social media assets, pitch documents, client communications, and factsheets.
*Reviewing marketing material for our European and International arms and liaising with the local compliance teams to obtain approval.
*Ensuring compliance with all Consumer Duty accountabilities.
*Assisting the Head of Marketing with the on-going development, review, and maintenance of policies, marketing procedures and MI in relation to financial promotions.
*Providing support, guidance, and training to the Marketing team on regulatory developments around financial promotions and industry best practice.
*Carrying out checks of the control framework, escalating and documenting any findings.
*Working with 2nd line of defence and serve as point of contact within the 1st line for internal and external audits.
About You

The successful candidate should have: *Knowledge of financial services sector with previous experience of approving financial promotions within a FCA regulated wealth management business or financial planning business.
*Strong background in marketing compliance.
*Good knowledge of FCA COBS regulations specific to Financial Promotions.
*Knowledge of the marketing and product governance frameworks.
*Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbally to support the team and the wider business.
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Inclusion & Diversity

We value diversity and strive to promote inclusivity in all aspects of our culture. We believe in equal opportunities for all, ensuring that no applicant encounters less favourable treatment based on anything but their skills, qualifications, experience, and potential. We celebrate the unique contributions of a diverse workforce and create a respectful, nurturing environment where every colleague can thrive.

Values

Do the right thing: We act with integrity and are proudly committed to going above and beyond in service of our clients and the support we provide our communities.
Always curious: We continuously seek new ideas and knowledge so we’re one step ahead of our clients’ needs. We look for inspiration everywhere and encourage experimentation, recognising that this is how we create brilliant solutions for brighter futures.
Embrace challenge: We aim high to transform our potential into meaningful outcomes. With ambition as our driving force and a steadfast commitment to growth, we succeed for the good of every generation.
Stronger together: Combining our diverse talents, we accomplish more collectively than we ever could do alone. We speak openly, actively listen, and support each other, and constructively challenge and embrace new ideas. We seek empowerment and demonstrate ownership and trust, with the confidence to make impactful decisions.

Core Benefits

Holiday: 182 hours (26 days)

Quilter Incentive Scheme: All employees are eligible to participate in incentive scheme, to incentivise business performance and their contribution.

Pension Scheme: A non-contributory company pension scheme that can be boosted through personal contributions.

Private Medical Insurance: Single cover as standard with options to increase cover to include your partner or children.

Life Assurance: 4x your salary.

Income Protection: 75% of salary, less state benefits, payable after 26 weeks of absence.

Healthcare Cash Plan: Jersey employees only

In addition to our core benefits, we offer a range of flexible benefits to UK employees that you can choose from and pay for conveniently via a salary deduction.