Distribution Specialist – Retail products – Financial Services
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£55,200
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3556 (83% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £55,200, and Miryco Consultants Ltd is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 3552 (Business sales executives) or SOC 3531 (Brokers). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3556 Sales accounts and business development managers Most likely code | £38,600 | £55,200 | £55,200 | £55,200 |
3552 Business sales executives Also possible | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
3531 Brokers Also possible | £36,700 | £52,400 | £52,400 | £52,400 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Distribution Specialist - Retail Products (Financial Services)
London | Permanent | Hybrid Working
Miryco are currently partnering with a leading UK insurance/Asset Manager that's investing heavily in the growth of its retail product proposition (including individual annuities and mortgages). This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Distribution Specialist to play a pivotal role in shaping and expanding the firm's presence within the retail market.
If you enjoy building commercial partnerships, this could be an excellent next step.
The Opportunity
As Distribution Specialist, you'll be responsible for developing and executing the distribution strategy for the Retail business, establishing key partnerships and driving sustainable growth across adviser networks, specialist brokers and annuity comparison platforms.
Working closely with proposition, pricing and operational teams, you'll ensure the business delivers a market-leading experience for distribution partners and their clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the distribution strategy for the Retail proposition.
- Build and strengthen relationships with national IFA firms, retirement income specialists and key distribution partners.
- Manage commercial negotiations with annuity comparison panels and quotation platforms.
- Lead the onboarding of new distribution partners while nurturing existing relationships through regular reviews and performance discussions.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure products and services continue to meet adviser and customer needs.
- Monitor market activity, competitor positioning and emerging distribution trends.
- Use MI and performance data to optimise distribution outcomes and improve conversion.
- Support Consumer Duty requirements by reviewing customer outcomes across distribution channels.
About You
We're keen to speak with professionals who have:
- 4+ years experience in business development, distribution or sales
- Experience withing within the UK life insurance or retirement income market is advantageous but not a pre-requisite.
- Strong knowledge of the Retail sector.
- Excellent understanding of FCA regulation, Consumer Duty and the Open Market Option.
- Experience negotiating commercial distribution agreements.
- A strong appreciation of the end-to-end annuity customer journey from quotation through to policy inception.
- Excellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
- A commercial, data-driven approach with experience using MI to improve performance.
- The ability to work collaboratively across multiple internal teams.
What's on Offer
- Opportunity to join a highly respected and growing organisation at an exciting stage of its journey.
- Genuine influence over the future growth of a key business area.
- Collaborative, high-performing culture with excellent long-term career prospects.
- Hybrid working from London, with travel across the UK to meet adviser networks and distribution partners.
For similar opportunities, follow Miryco Consultants on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/miryco-consultants-ltd/.
Please note, should you not be contacted within twenty working days of submitting your application, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted for this position.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Miryco Consultants Ltd, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Sales accounts and business development managers (SOC 3556) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~448k in sample- Middle half £40,144–71,448
- Median £53,820
- Going rate £55,200
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,600–49,680
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Miryco Consultants Ltd holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3556 going rate of £55,200. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.