It is a fairly straightforward process consisting of phone screen with recruiter, aptitude test, then following interviews with managing director and partner. The most important characteristic they look for in a candidate is that you want to be in business for yourself, but not by yourself. Being a commission only income structure, it is also vital to have a solid market to call on and prospect with.

There were four or five interviews, if you count the meeting with my future mentor. There were also a few personality assessments. Lots of paperwork. The finance industry is tightly regulated.