Financial Advisor

Financial Advisor - Glasgow and Surrounding Areas

Join us in the Financial Advisor role at Ascot Lloyd
. This role offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement with a local regional hub in Glasgow (3 days per week in office, flexible for client visits).

Adviser Type: Restricted, Independent or Corporate

Reports to: Regional Adviser Lead

SMCR Function: Certified Position

• Career Accelerator:
  Ascot Lloyd counts as one of the UK’s fastest‑growing national firms. Rely on autonomy and drive forward your career in a high‑growth environment.
• Benefits: generous pension, private medical, life assurance, critical illness cover, electric car salary sacrifice & paid time off for celebrations and volunteering—plus fun perks to help you thrive at work and beyond!
• Recognition and reward: market‑competitive compensation, performance bonuses, long‑term incentives and the chance to share in our success through the Adviser Equity Programme.
• Values‑Driven:
  We put people first, champion a client‑first approach, clarity, expertise and collaboration.
• Support to Succeed:
  In‑house Learning and Development Portal, tailored training plans, sponsorship of professional memberships and much more.

Apply today and start your journey as an experienced Financial Adviser at Ascot Lloyd!

We stand behind our advisers so they can stand out for their clients. At Ascot Lloyd, adviser success is a team effort. We’re building a great place to work where teams receive the tools and support they need to deliver the best possible service to clients. Join a team where support isn’t an extra, it’s everything.

You’ll join at a time of huge strategic business growth, where future potential and self‑development can be unlimited for the right individuals.

• Be the face of Ascot Lloyd, actively promoting AL services, products and living our values in every conversation.
• Achieve revenue targets and fuel Ascot Lloyd’s growth—through both client retention and new business—while always putting clients first.
• Transform lives by delivering holistic financial advice that helps clients realise their goals and secure their futures.
• Build lasting partnerships through regular reviews, always adapting solutions to meet clients’ evolving needs.
• Expand influence by forging strategic alliances with professional connections, opening doors to new opportunities and relationships.
• Spark growth by championing a culture of referrals, turning every client interaction into a chance to grow your network.
• Drive success by organically growing client relationships, identifying fresh opportunities & responding to the ever‑changing business environment.

• Diploma qualified in financial planning (ideally chartered, or working towards Chartered status).
• Committed to continuous professional development, always keeping CPD logs and training up to date.
• Proven experience in financial planning—independent, restricted or corporate—demonstrating ability to deliver outstanding advice.
• Capacity for new client development & strong willingness to self‑develop in this space as a key part of AL’s growth.
• Flexibility and a growth mindset to continuously support AL during high‑growth nationwide.
• Exceptional integrity and interpersonal communication skills both internally & externally.
• Track record of achieving challenging new client development goals in a regulated environment, with the drive to win & nurture recurring revenue.
• Confidence with back‑office systems and meticulous attention to detail.
• Satisfactory Fit & Proper status, confirmed through Ascot Lloyd’s annual assessment—integrity is at the heart of everything you do.

Three‑stage interviews: after pre‑screening you can expect a values & competency interview, a technical interview/case study and a final interview. We keep things simple! A chance to ask any burning questions to the Regional Leads and HR points of contact directly during interviews.

Ascot Lloyd is one of the UK’s leading independent wealth management firms, proudly serving over 22,000 clients with a commitment to excellence. We offer exciting opportunities across the country & focus around our five regional hubs.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Consulting and Finance