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CeMAP / CA status / Experience

So wondering if anyone can offer advice.

I have worked in banking for 15 years initially the investment side then I moved to Credit Risk about 5 years ago.

I became CeMAP qualified 2 years ago but as I work on the risk side rather than customer facing / advice I do not have Competent Advisor Status (CAS)

At the moment I literally hate my job it is causing me all sorts of stress and whilst I am in this role I am tied to living / working in London which is not great when trying to live on a budget. Is there any way I can get CAS other than through direct employment as I am trying to find a way of doing it so my current employer is not aware
Total Unsecured Debt at October 2018 £29,411
02/20 £ 6,374:j

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  • ACG
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    Not unless you know someone who owns a directly authorised firm and is happy to forgo an employers reference.

    As you probably know this industry is heavily regulated and the guidance set out by the FCA are quite thorough.

    Also being an advisor can be stressful, I finish the day with the weight of 5-10 peoples mortgages on my shoulders at times.
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