Paraplanner

Idex Consulting have a new opportunity for an experienced Paraplanner to join a IFA Practice in Edinburgh City Centre.Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Ensure completeness of client file/data gathering
• Confirm risk profile, capacity for loss and knowledge and experience is determined and updated
• Check all necessary information and paperwork is present

Preparation of recommendations

• Attend client meetings, if required
• Identify and obtain information necessary to compile clients' recommendations
• Assisting Financial Adviser identifying areas for planning
• Carry out technical calculations
• Present Cashflow Modelling scenarios to clients
• Research products to support recommendations
• Prepare information and comparison for analysis by Financial Adviser
• Produce financial planning recommendations and suitability reports
• Review investment portfolio, asset allocation, risk profile, capacity for loss and knowledge and experience
• Ensure that all FCA, regulatory, industry and compliance standards are met

Knowledge

• Competent in Microsoft Office package
• Excellent technical knowledge of all aspects of financial services products and taxation
• Knowledge of technical financial planning tools
• Knowledge and experience of holistic financial planning

Experience

• Experience in a Paraplanner role in an independent environment

Qualifications

• A minimum of Diploma in Financial Planning, ideally working towards Chartered

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