Join the women taking charge of their future with the St. James’s Place Financial Adviser Academy.
Outgrown your current role? Returning after a career break? Training to become a financial adviser could be your next step, offering a flexible, rewarding career that fits around your life.
It's a great time to join us...
Today, 1,000 women are part of the SJP Partnership and more are joining through the Academy every year. But we want to go further.
Whether you’re ready for a new challenge or returning to work, the Academy offers a clear path into advice. It’s designed to help you build a career with purpose, flexibility, and the chance to make a real difference.
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Why the Academy?
The SJP Financial Adviser Academy offers industry-leading training and support to help women build successful careers in financial advice.
- Industry-leading programme combining expert training and real-world experience
- Fully funded pathway to becoming a qualified financial adviser
- Designed for women changing careers or returning to work
- Structured support at every stage, from learning to launching your career
- Flexibility and autonomy to build a career around your life
- Gain the skills, confidence, and network to succeed in a role with purpose and long-term potential.
Karen Berisford
Karen chose to reinvent her career on her own terms. By retraining as a Financial Adviser, she combined professionalism, client trust and long‑term opportunity to build a respected, sustainable business — proving career evolution can be a confident, proactive decision.
Catherine Sanderson
After a career in education, she decided it was time for a fresh challenge that still focused on helping others. Retraining as a Financial Adviser allowed her to apply her people skills in a new way, with the support and structure to grow — showing that a career change can lead to a more rewarding future.
Zohul Malikzada
After a successful career in banking, she wanted more flexibility and a greater sense of purpose. Retraining as a Financial Adviser gave her the opportunity to build her own business while balancing family life — showing that it’s possible to create a career that offers both professional fulfilment and personal freedom.
Join our Discover event to find out more about what’s involved in training at the Academy.
In our exciting events you’ll hear from recent Academy graduates and be inspired by the career opportunities ahead.
You’ll get more insight into the training and qualifications at the Academy. Plus you’ll learn why now is a great time to become a financial adviser.
You can choose to join in-person or online.
