Paraplanner

Our client, a leading Wealth Management firm are looking for an experienced Paraplanner to join the team on a permanent basis.

As Paraplanner you will provide support to the firm’s advisers in completing non-client facing tasks in relation to the preparation and administration of recommendations being made. 

Role Responsibilities:

• Understand the key characteristics, risk and features of those investment products available through the firm, including any general tax implications and costs to be incurred by the client in the context of transactions. Particular care should be taken when giving information with respect to products characterised by higher levels of complexity.
• Understand the total amount of costs and charges to be incurred by the client in the context of transactions in an investment product, or investment services or ancillary services.
• Understand the characteristics and scope of investment services or ancillary services.
• Understand how financial markets function and how they affect the value and pricing of investment products on which they provide information to clients.
• Understand the impact of economic figures, national/regional/global events on markets and on the value of investment products on which they provide information.
• Understand the difference between past performance and future performance scenarios as well as the limits of predictive forecasting.
• Understand issues relating to market abuse and anti-money laundering.
• Assess data relevant to the investment products on which they provide information to clients such as Key Investor Information Documents, prospectuses, financial statements, or financial data.
• Understand specific market structures for the investment products on which they provide information to clients and, where relevant, their trading venues or the existence of any secondary markets.
• Have a basic knowledge of valuation principles for the type of investment products in relation to which the information is provided.
• Understand what a conflict of Interest is, how a COI may arise and how to manage it
• Understand the company gift and inducement policy rules
• Keep up to date with changes in company policies and procedures

Key Skills & Experience:

• DipPFS (Level 4) is desired for this role.
• Excellent technical knowledge of pensions, investments and protection
• Comprehensive knowledge of the financial services market
• Proven ability to work well both as an individual and within a team
• Experience of producing high-quality, articulate and technical suitability reports and supporting research with strong compliance results
• Be working to / maintaining basic administration, technical knowledge and qualifications for the job role
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of the firm’s administration and client service requirements
• Understanding of the provision of advice to clients in a compliant manner as detailed in the firm’s compliance manual and procedures

Please note, should feedback not be received within 28 days due to the large volume of applications, unfortunately, your application has been unsuccessful. However, we may be in touch with similar relevant opportunities.

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