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- Assist Financial Advisers in managing clients' planning needs and solutions, including assessing and researching options and solutions.
- Be an additional point of contact when the Advisers are not available and develop relationships of trust with the clients, manage all client-related enquiries in a timely manner.
- Draft and present detailed financial reports, including suitability letters, transfer recommendations, and product illustrations.
- Handle other administrative duties promptly. This would include letters, new client take-on forms, preparation of advisory correspondence / annual reviews and assisting with proposal preparation.
- Deal with insurance / investment companies, as required, to obtain client policy information or new illustrations and product information.
- Check that new business and client files / records are compliant and in line with company procedures.
- Support the training and development of other paraplanners, sharing expertise and leading training sessions as required.
- Act as an Investment Specialist or Pension Specialist, providing advanced technical support and insights in these areas.
- 3+ years post qualified relevant experience.
- Strong all round technical knowledge of financial planning principles, investment products, pension transfers and taxation and client suitability.
- Understanding of FCA regulations and compliance related to financial advice.
- Proficiency in drafting and presenting detailed financial reports.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Maintain and update your knowledge through continual professional development (CPD) and examinations, where suitable.
- A University degree or equivalent combination of education/experience
- Level 4 Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning or CISI Investment Advice Diploma.
- Adhere to the T&C scheme to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.
- Strong organisational and time management abilities and proficiency at multitasking.
- Highly numerate, with the ability to analyse financial data and provide insights.
- Meticulous when it comes to attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy and compliance.
- Ability to work under pressure and in a dynamic team environment.
- Professional, presentable and motivated self-starter.
- It is a requirement to undergo an initial Fit and Proper (F&P) assessment before performing the role independently, and annual Fit & Proper Assessments will be required to ensure you remain F&P to carry out the functions of this role.
- Hybrid Working - requirement to be in the office 3 days a week.
