About us
At Davy, it’s the unique talents of all our people that have been the foundations of our success for 100 years. As we continue to grow, so do you. Because you are not just part of our team – you are a key player in shaping our future.
At Davy, you are the difference.
Established in 1926, the Davy Group sits at the heart of wealth and capital in Ireland, providing a broad range of services to high-net-worth individuals, self-directed investors, small-to-medium enterprises, credit unions, corporations, and domestic & international institutional investors.
Our culture is shaped around three values, which are at the heart of everything we do: client success, one Davy, and building a proud legacy. Sharing the same goals, we work together to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients. As part of a team of over 900, you will be encouraged to learn and to grow, both professionally and personally.
Requirements
About the role
An exciting opportunity has opened up for a Training & Competence Manager in our Belfast office.
As a Business Analyst, you will play a critical role in supporting delivery across the organisation by helping teams translate business process into clear technical standards and procedures as part of our policy implementation programme. The role will also provide an opportunity to identify process gaps, highlight areas for improved governance and efficiency, while translating these areas into business requirements. This is a business-facing role suited to someone who enjoys working across multiple departments, engaging with stakeholders, and enhancing business processes.
In the role, the successful candidate will:
The successful candidate will be a collaborative leader with a strong quality mindset, capable of taking ownership of testing across multiple initiatives while driving continuous improvement in quality practices. They will work closely with business and technology stakeholders to ensure quality is embedded throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
In the role, the successful candidate will:
Training & Competence Framework
- Drive continuous improvement in advice quality by identifying best practice, enhancing adviser capability and supporting the consistent delivery of excellent client outcomes.
- Maintain and continuously enhance the firm's Training & Competence Scheme.
- Ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practice.
- Conduct regular reviews of T&C policies, procedures and competency standards.
- Recommend improvements to training and assessment methodologies.
- Competency Assessment & Supervision
- Oversee the assessment and sign-off of competent advisers and certified staff.
- Identify skills and knowledge gaps and implement development plans.
- Ensure appropriate supervision arrangements are in place for trainees and newly appointed advisers.
- Conduct competence assessments through:
o File reviews
o Observation sessions
o Client meeting reviews
o Knowledge testing
o Behavioural assessments
Regulatory & Certification Oversight
- Monitor compliance with applicable certification and conduct requirements.
- Ensure all regulated individuals maintain required qualifications and professional standards.
- Oversee annual fitness and propriety assessments.
- Manage annual competence sign-off processes.
Management Information and Reporting
- Produce monthly and quarterly T&C reporting.
- Present competency trends and risk indicators to senior management committees.
- Monitor:
o Adviser competency status
o CPD completion
o File review scores
o Quality assurance outcomes
o Regulatory training completion
o Competency exceptions
About you
- We are looking for somebody who has the following background and skills:
- Minimum 5 years' experience within the wealth management, financial planning, investment management or financial advice sector.
- Strong understanding of a Training & Competence role within Wealth Management.
- Excellent understanding of:
- Wealth management and financial planning advice processes.
- FCA Training & Competence requirements.
- Consumer Duty principles.
- Certification Regime requirements.
- Strong coaching and development skills.
- Excellent analytical and reporting capability.
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
Desirable
- Client facing experience in the provision of advice.
- Experience supporting advisory, investment management and pension businesses.
- Chartered Financial Planner or Chartered Wealth Manager status.
- Experience overseeing and implementing T&C schemes.
- Experience of adviser file review and competency assessment frameworks.
- Experience of managing or supervising a team.
Benefits
What we offer
At Davy, our people are our biggest investment. In today’s fast-moving world, we know it’s important to feel secure and empowered. That’s why Davy benefits support you through all of life’s stages, offering health and wellness, flexible working options, flexible benefits allowance, learning and development opportunities, through to assisted retirement planning.
Health and Wellbeing
Psychological safety, emotional wellbeing and support are a priority at Davy. We offer a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and mental health first aid. Our Sports & Social teams promote physical wellbeing and social connection.
Reward and Recognition
We offer a competitive remuneration package to include salary, bonus, pension and a host of additional benefits to protect you and your family when it matters most.
Growth and Development
Our award-winning L&D function supports you and your growth at Davy. We offer a comprehensive range of professional and personal development opportunities. Our culture supports learning, and we encourage you to explore more at Davy.
Positive Workplace
Our workplace is inclusive, diverse, and offers everyone a sense of belonging. We are flexible and continue to support a hybrid working model. You will get to be your best at Davy.
Values and Culture
Exceptional client outcomes delivered by a world class team, underpinned by our core Davy values – One Team, Client Success, and Proud Legacy.
Important Information
Davy is an equal opportunities employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We value diversity in both background and experience, and even if you don’t meet all of the requirements outlined in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. We review all applications received. As part of our commitment to creating an accessible environment, we want to ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to participate in the interview process. If you require any reasonable accommodations, please let us know, and we will do our best to make the necessary arrangements.
Appointment to this role is subject to the candidate's eligibility to work in Ireland.
Where agency assistance is required, our Recruitment Team will engage directly with suppliers. Unsolicited CVs / profiles supplied to us by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role.
- Davy Group is a member of the Bank of Ireland Group.
Davy Belfast, Northern Ireland Office
Donegall House, 7 Donegall Square, Belfast, United Kingdom, BT1 5GB
