Our Academy is an award-winning career change programme

We offer a fully funded career change programme that equips you with the qualifications, knowledge, and practical experience needed to become a financial adviser. Combining face-to-face and digital learning, our training is tailored to suit all backgrounds and learning styles. With expert support delivered across four terms, you could be advising clients within 3 to 6 months. 

Whether you're new to the industry or already qualified, you'll have the opportunity to build your own business or join an established practice - making the Academy more than just a place to learn, but the place to launch your future in financial advice. 

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Our success stories

Our financial advisers come from all walks of life, each with their own unique story, background, and skill-set. Discover the real-life journeys of individuals like you who have successfully transitioned into fulfilling careers through our award-winning training programme.

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Podcast
The Switch Podcast

‘The Switch’ is a career-change podcast that shares the remarkable career journeys and transformations of some of the most extraordinary individuals across the UK. ​

Join Gee Foottit, Senior Manager at SJP’s Financial Academy, as she takes you behind the scenes, delving into the pivotal ‘light bulb’ moments that propel them forward to new levels and chapters in their lives. ​

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Latest news

The latest news and updates from the financial services industry and the Academy, along with blog posts on topics such as personal development and changing careers.

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About our Foundation

Our Foundation supports hundreds of charities every year through our grant-making programmes. Many of our charity partnerships go beyond funding, as we also seek to provide a deeper level of support and add value through the SJP community volunteering their time and skills, helping to deliver an even bigger impact. 

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Become an SJP employee

If you're interested in joining our community of 2,000+ employees or exploring our current opportunities, take a look at our careers website. 

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Want to know more about SJP?

As one of the UK’s leading wealth management companies, we have a responsibility to use our influence and reputation to make a lasting difference. Our purpose is to give our clients, advisers, employees, shareholders and wider society the confidence to create the futures they want. 

If you want to find out more about St. James’s Place take a look at our website.

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