Growth and development
Growth and development at Weatherbys Banking Group
At Weatherbys Banking Group, development is not a one‑off event. It is a structured, supported journey that evolves as you do.
As you grow, your development evolves with you and so does our approach to learning. We stay open to new ideas, feedback and opportunities, ensuring your development reflects what matters most to you and your career.
By listening carefully to our people, we continue to shape and adapt what we offer, making sure the support you receive keeps pace with your ambitions, your role and the changing demands of the profession.
Long-term growth for your career
We believe careers are built over time, not in moments. Our Learning and Development team will work alongside you at every stage of your journey, providing the skills, confidence and experiences needed to grow a long and successful career with us. Our potential for growth as a business, coupled with our current size, will give you exceptional opportunities for a work life filled with learning, variety and new challenges.
On joining
From day one, you will receive the knowledge and core skills needed to perform with confidence. This includes role‑specific learning, understanding our clients and culture and developing strong professional behaviours. To achieve this, we use blended methods of learning that keep inclusivity very much in mind, from digital online learning you can complete at your own pace, to face-to-face workshops.
“The course has given me the confidence to get out and speak to clients about our products and services. It has also been a bonus to build strong relationships with the people I have met this week”
Building skills
As you grow in your role, your development evolves with you. You will deepen your expertise, broaden your experience and build the skills that matter most.
Your development is shaped around both your ambitions and the needs of the business, helping you build a career that moves forward with purpose.
“Attending has helped me become more deliberate and consistent in my leadership approach.”
About our Manager and Leader Workshops
Industry-recognised qualifications
We set ourselves apart by investing in your long‑term professional excellence. We’ll support you to attain industry‑recognised qualifications and we go further than most in providing dedicated study time and full examination support. This means you can focus on developing your knowledge without compromise, building the depth of expertise our clients expect.
“I’ve become a Chartered Fellow of the CISI, a CISI level 7 Chartered Wealth Manager, and a Certified Financial Planner at Weatherbys, developing academically as well as in my career.”
About CISI qualifications for our investment and wealth advice team
Developing future talent
We invest in your future and in the impact you will have. You will have access to development opportunities designed to help you grow your skills, build your confidence and prepare for the next stage of your career.
You will also benefit from mentoring, learning from the experience of others while building your own perspective and approach.
For mentors, it’s just as valuable, strengthening their ability to support others, share their expertise and develop as leaders.
“My mentor has broadened my exposure, encouraged me to approach issues from different perspectives, improved the quality of my analysis and increased my confidence when engaging with senior stakeholders.”
About our mentoring programme
Supporting senior leaders
At senior levels, your development focuses on broadening your impact.
You’ll strengthen your ability to: lead and influence others, share your expertise to develop those around you and sustain high performance in a complex, evolving environment
Your growth isn’t just about what you deliver, it’s about the impact you have on your colleagues, your clients and the wider business.
Banking careers which put people first
Alice’s story
“I first joined Weatherbys as an Intern in the Products and Services team in summer 2024. I had such an enjoyable time, that I rejoined as an Associate Paraplanner. I’ve already taken several exams as I work towards my Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning and I’ve helped to train new joiners, too. The early responsibility means I’ve really grown in confidence.”
Associate Paraplanner
Chris’s story
“The approachability of colleagues, no matter how senior, has given me the opportunity to broaden my knowledge and understanding across a wide range of topics and grow in a way I would never have thought possible. There are also lots of opportunities to meet the wider team beyond our own business areas at enjoyable events like the Brand Value Awards and racedays.”
Private Banker
Nathan’s story
“I’ve grown as both a person and a professional from day one. Every year I have been here, Weatherbys has grown too, creating new opportunities that weren’t there when I started. Weatherbys has provided a framework to achieve academic excellence as well as a platform for me to communicate my thinking everywhere from the FT Money section to our own Investment and Wealth Advice panel.”
Associate Director