Recruitment Manager - Financial Advisory

Job Description

At M&G our purpose is to help people manage and grow their savings and investments, responsibly. As a business, we are continuing to take steps towards a sustainable future, delivering better long-term solutions for our customers and clientsand identifying new opportunities to make a positive impact for our environment and communities . To help us achieve our vision were looking for exceptional people who live our values of care and integrity and who can inspire others; embrace change; deliverresults and keep it simple. We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role. Location: Remote UKThe Role: Recruitment Manager - Financial Advisory You will work with a wide range of stakeholders across the Company, particularly within the various Advisory businesses and look to grow their unique propositions in conjunction with the Recruitment & Acquisition Director. You will be required to engage withfirms and individuals that are either next-generation Financial Advisers looking to grow their businesses or perhaps Financial Advisers looking to exit the industry in a few years time and wishing to take advantage of M&G Wealths Succession-Planning Programme. Representing M&G Wealth Advice in a highly professional manner to the market you will demonstrate the various Advisory propositions to selected Firms and Individuals ensuring clear alignment to our selection criteria. You will subsequently w ork collaborativelywith the various stakeholders to ensure the appropriate due diligence and ensure that firms and individuals are ultimately fully integrated into the appropriate advice channel. Key Responsibilities: Operations

• Fact-find potential opportunities and identify the appropriate M&G Wealth Advisory channel for further engagement.
• Present and pitch the appropriate Advisory channel proposition.
• Engage with internal colleagues to further present the appropriate proposition i.e. technology, adviser services etc.
• Identify any potential areas of regulatory or reputational risk and diplomatically decline Firms or Advisers as appropriate.
• Provide timely updates to RAD & PAM re. potential prospects and other required information or statistics.
• Work with internal colleagues to start and complete the onboarding process including completion of applications, pipeline management and induction.
• Attend weekly operational meetings with colleagues to ensure a smooth and competent journey for pipeline firms and advisers.
• Handle queries from both Firms and Advisers at all stages of the recruitment process.
• Identify opportunities and mechanisms to increase asset flows onto the M&G Wealth Investment Platform and into our investment solutions.
• Liaise with the PAM to ensure that PBO opportunities are planned and executed as appropriate.

Financial Information

• Be cognisant of expense control whilst also recommending appropriate financial solutions when onboarding Firms or Advisers.

Risk Management

• Develop and cascade quality standards within the business to ensure best practice is adhered to when dealing with targeted individuals and businesses.
• Identify and risks and concerns for any individuals and acquired firms to ensure the business is sufficiently mitigating against known risk in conjunction with the RAD.

Management

• Attend and contribute to Recruitment & Acquisition Team Meetings to ensure the stakeholders are fully informed of the current recruitment situation.
• Participate in regular 121s and communicate regularly with the Recruitment & Acquisition Director to ensure core targets are being achieved.
• Work effectively with other colleagues to participate and contribute to the successful completion of both personal, team and business quality objectives to ensure continual improvement in the recruitment programme.
• Attend weekly recruitment Operations Meetings and other meetings appropriate to your role to ensure that communication and standards are effective in your area of responsibility.
• Follow and comply with all relevant Group policies and quality system procedures and practice and ensure that they are adopted within your area of responsibility.
• Contribute fully to Group People Management processes, including but not limited to recruitment and selection, training and development, dispute resolution.

Third Parties

• Brief and manage third party introducer and recruiter relationships ensuring a positive message is promoted throughout the industry.

Key Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• At least 5 years experience of working in a relevant Recruitment role, including managing people and key stakeholders
• Proven success recruiting both Advisory Firms and Individuals within a Financial Services Advisory setting
• MS Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word expert
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Proven cross-organisational collaborator with a proven record of creating organisational alignment
• Ability to withstand pressure, meet tight deadlines and work independently with good decision-making skills
• Frequent travel in the UK (as appropriate) is an essential part of the role - A full driving license is required and access to a vehicle

Work Level: Manager or Expert Recruiter: Phoebe Ewers We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G plc, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity,age, sexual orientation, nationality or disability we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.