Derek Smith

Derek Smith is an experienced professional in the financial services sector, currently serving as Advice Quality Manager at Schroders Personal Wealth since November 2022. Previous roles include Senior Manager of Risk and Compliance at Advanta Wealth Ltd and various positions at Schroders Personal Wealth and Lloyds Bank Private Banking, such as Client Director and Development and Conduct Manager. Derek has extensive experience in training and competence, having managed induction training and supervision of advisers, as well as providing wealth planning services to private banking clients. Earlier career highlights include positions as Financial Advisor at Lloyds Banking Group and Area Manager at Pearl Assurance Company Limited. Derek holds a degree from the University of the West of Scotland.