Financial Consultant - Partnerships Team

Who We Are

At Cornmarket, we support the financial wellbeing of public servants and their families. For over 50 years, we’ve focused on understanding the needs of those working in the public sector, helping our clients access a wide range of financial services—from car, home, health and life insurance to income protection and retirement planning.

We’re proud of the positive impact our work has on individuals, families and communities.

Role Purpose

We are currently recruiting Financial Consultants to join our Partnerships Team nationwide, supporting our public sector clients.

In this role, you will work closely with clients to understand their financial needs and goals, helping them make informed decisions about their financial future. You’ll provide tailored advice, identify opportunities to support their wellbeing, and recommend appropriate financial solutions.

This is a fast-paced and collaborative environment, where success is supported through training, coaching and teamwork.

All Financial Consultants receive 8 weeks of comprehensive training before starting the role. While QFA status (or working towards it) is desirable, we are committed to supporting you—full educational support is provided for those who wish to gain this qualification.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Build trusted relationships with public sector employees and their families

• Conduct comprehensive financial wellbeing consultations to understand customers' needs and goals

• Provide tailored financial guidance and recommend suitable solutions

• Support clients with products such as income protection, life insurance, pensions, retirement planning, and tax services

• Deliver presentations and educational sessions within public sector workplaces, including schools and hospitals

• Create exceptional customer experiences at every interaction

• Respond professionally and efficiently to customer enquiries and referrals

• Build long-term customer relationships through specialist advice and ongoing support

• Work towards agreed business goals while maintaining a customer-first approach

• Maintain the highest standards of compliance and regulatory excellence

• Continue developing your financial services knowledge and expertise

• Complying with risk control and regulatory requirements that are relevant to this role

• Maintaining commercial awareness relevant to this role

What We Offer

We believe in supporting our people both professionally and personally, offering:

• Flexible working, including work-from-home options through our Cornmarket Flex programme

• Strong investment in your career development, including financial and professional qualifications

• Generous annual leave (increases with service) and the option to purchase additional leave

• Competitive and flexible pension contributions

• Health insurance or wellness subsidy

• Fully paid family leave (including maternity, paternity and surrogacy)

• Performance-related bonus/commission structure

• Income protection and life cover

• Discounts on financial products

• A comprehensive wellbeing programme

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Active Sports & Social Club

Skills & Experience

We value a range of experiences and encourage applications even if you don’t meet every requirement.

• APA, QFA or a willingness to work towards these qualifications (fully supported)

• Experience in customer-facing roles (sales experience is helpful but not essential)

• Experience within a financial services environment is an advantage

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

• Good attention to detail and confidence working with numbers

• Ability to manage your time effectively and balance priorities

• Comfortable working towards goals in a supportive team environment

• Commitment to working within regulatory and compliance frameworks

• Presentation experience desirable

  We recognise that successful consultants come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. If you're excited about this opportunity but don't meet every requirement listed, we encourage you to apply. We value relationship-building skills, client focus, and a commitment to learning alongside technical expertise.

Regulatory Information

This role is classified as a Controlled Function under the Central Bank Reform Act 2010. Any offer of employment will be subject to meeting the Fitness and Probity standards set by the Central Bank, including required due diligence checks.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Cornmarket, we are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace where everyone feels supported to succeed.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who may be returning to work, changing careers, or re-entering the workforce.

All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, family status, gender identity or expression, marital status, membership of the Traveller Community, national origin, race, religion or sexual orientation.

We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process—please contact our Talent Acquisition team if you need support.