Head of Paraplanning

We are working with an established wealth management firm based in Gloucester, who is seeking a Head of Paraplanning join their growing team. You will be managing a small team of Paraplanners with the aim of growing this team over the coming months. The right individual will possess excellent interpersonal skills, and have a thorough understanding of Paraplanning. You will need to be diploma qualified as a minimum, but ideally Chartered or working towards this.Responsibilities and Experience:

• A qualified and experienced paraplanner, preferably with experience working in an independent firm.
• Must be level 4 qualified as a minimum, but ideally close to or at Chartered status with a mindset of continuous development.
• Responsible for training and mentorship of members of the Paraplanning team.
• Previous management experience preferable but not essential, if you have the Paraplanning experience and feel you have the right skills to manage a team get in touch.
• Have the ability to manage and allocate workflow, working with Head of Administration and Advisers to coordinate caseflow.
• Strong IT skills with the knowledge and ability to use third party tools as part of conducting research.
• The individual will assist with case and compliance checks and assist with the implementation of legislative and regulatory changes within the firm.
• Must have an 'egoless’ approach to work with advisers in the best interests of the client. Somebody with a client first view of advice.
• Driver of change to research and advice processes and implementation of new processes.
• Solution focussed
• Conducting appraisals and HR requirements for Paraplanning team members
• Recruitment of new members to the Paraplanning team
• Must be office based for Training and Membership of the team. Hybrid working to be discussed but minimum of 3 days a week in the office required.