Junior / Trainee Independent Financial Adviser 

Central London – Full?time office?based for first 12 months
£35,000 initially, increasing to £40,000+
Full Exam Support | Bonuses | Commission From Day One
Permanent | High?Net?Worth Client Base | Fast?Track Adviser Programme

Are you hungry, driven, and ready to build a successful career as a Financial Adviser?

We’re supporting an established London?based wealth management firm as they hire two Junior/Trainee IFAs to join their highly respected Adviser Academy.

This firm has a proven track record of developing talented advisers “from the ground up”, offering full exposure across the advice process and direct mentorship from experienced professionals. If you’re ambitious and eager to learn, this is one of the strongest entry routes into financial planning in London.

What You’ll Get

•  £35,000 starting salary after 12 months
• £40,00 basic salary once you become a fully authorised Adviser (approx. 18 months)
• Commission from day one through referral opportunities
• Annual bonus scheme
• Full funding for CII or LIBF Level 4 Diploma
• Training from 10 experienced advisers + two dedicated managers
• Additional structured training via the Quilter network
• The chance to bring in your own clients immediately
• Hybrid working possible for strong performers from 6 months onwards
• Upon graduation: 100+ gifted clients (approx. £10m AUA)

The Training & Progression Path

This is a complete 360?degree development programme, giving you hands?on experience in:

• Paraplanning
• Admin / LOA work
• Review pack preparation
• Sitting in client meetings from day one
• Producing suitability reports
• Understanding pensions, investments, protection & tax planning

Goal: Fully advising within 12–24 months.

You’ll work closely with a Senior Adviser mentor, gaining real client and prospecting experience from the very start.

Earnings & Validation Structure

Year 1 (training):

• 0% validation – earn from day zero alongside your mentor
• Commission available straight away

Post?qualification:

• First 6 months: 0% validation
• Next 6 months: 60% validation
• After 12 months: 120% validation

Long?term options:

• 133% validation with full admin & paraplanning support
• 150% validation with a dedicated PA
• Highly flexible remuneration — increase salary in exchange for higher validation if desired

What They’re Looking For

• Some Financial Services or sales experience preferred
• Hunger, ambition, confidence and strong work ethic
• Excellent communication skills
• Professional, well?presented and eager to learn
• Ability to commit to full?time office training for 12 months
• Strong interest in becoming a fully qualified Financial Adviser

This role suits junior FS professionals, graduates, recruiters, salespeople, or career changers with the right mindset and drive.

Why This Firm?

• Adviser Academy recently revamped — last 3 trainees are performing exceptionally well
• 200–300 new clients brought into the firm each year
• High?net?worth client base (no clients under £150k)
• Clear, transparent progression with full support at every stage
• Genuine long?term career opportunity in a respected City firm

How to Apply

Interviews are starting immediately, with expected start dates in May/June.
If you’re motivated, confident, and committed to a career in wealth management, this is an exceptional opportunity.

Click Apply Now or send your CV for immediate consideration.