The pathway
How you actually get there, here
How you become one varies far more by country than what one does. This is the UK route. Most people take one of these ways in; the right one depends on where you're starting from.
- 1
Relationship Manager (L2)
3-5 yearsSkills to master
- Independently managing a small book of lower-complexity clients, mastering client onboarding and routine service, developing proactive client engagement skills, and building a foundational understanding of our product suite.
You're ready to move on when
- Consistently achieving high client satisfaction scores on your assigned book.
- Successfully retaining clients and identifying basic cross-selling opportunities.
- Demonstrating strong organisational skills in managing client queries and administrative tasks.
- Proactively seeking out opportunities to learn about more complex financial products and planning strategies.
- 2
Client Service Associate (L1) -> Relationship Manager (L2)
5-7 years combinedSkills to master
- Starting with supporting multiple senior advisors, mastering administrative tasks, preparing meeting documents, and processing paperwork, then progressing to directly managing a small client book.
You're ready to move on when
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in all client-related documentation.
- Proactive anticipation of senior advisors' needs and efficient preparation for client meetings.
- Demonstrating initiative in learning about client portfolios and market dynamics.
- Successfully taking on increasing responsibility for direct client communication and problem-solving.