Retrain as a financial adviser
No matter what sector your career background is in – we will help you develop the confidence and skills it takes to enjoy a rewarding career in financial advice.
The St. James’s Place Financial Adviser Academy offers a comprehensive training programme for people with no previous financial services experience - 60% of our Academy joiners have no previous experience in the financial sector.
We support motivated, driven people every step of the way – from getting qualified to starting their own business.
Developing your talents
We understand the value of transferable skills and know exactly the kind of people who have the potential to be successful financial advisers. We’d love to talk to you about your talents and how they might fit.
- Adaptable
- Problem solver
- Decision maker
- Resilience
- Good communicator
- Good networker
How our training works for you
Our industry-leading programme will help you grow into your new career.
As a former teacher, Catherine had strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as an ability to simplify complex concepts and break them down into manageable parts. Her skills proved invaluable when she decided to take the leap and retrain as a financial adviser with the SJP Academy. Catherine is now a successful financial adviser running a practice.
There were two things that attracted me to the Academy. One, the autonomy of running my own business. Two, the support St. James’s Place provides during training and beyond – and the expertise that sits behind it.
Nicole GunterSJP Partner Business Owner, former career in financial services