Chartered Financial Planner

Hymans Robertson; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in London seeks a Chartered Financial Planner to build and manage a portfolio of clients while delivering exemplary financial wellbeing services. The role involves significant interaction with key corporate decision-makers and requires exceptional communication skills. The hired planner will receive comprehensive support and training to advance their career in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a regulated financial adviser.
• Proven ability to build a client base and manage relationships effectively.
• High attention to detail and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business and build introducer relationships.
• Conduct in-depth assessments of clients’ financial circumstances.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Listening skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Influencing skills

Numeracy

IT skills

Education

Chartered Financial Planner status

Qualified to level 6

Job description

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As a Chartered Financial Planner, you will be responsible for building your own book of financial planning clients and supporting the delivery of our workplace financial wellbeing services, working in a collaborative team environment. You will be supported in building your client base through workplace activities, through developing professional connections and via other channels (such as Unbiased).

You’ll be supported by a paraplanner and financial administrator, working closely with the wider financial planning team. You will be provided with full training and ongoing support with your career development.

With high levels of professionalism, you will be interacting with key decision makers at some of the UK’s largest corporates. You will be comfortable presenting to large groups of people, as well as great at establishing strong relationships with individuals, demonstrating empathy and a client centric approach.

You’ll have a strong history of delivering positive outcomes for your financial planning clients, and you’ll be comfortable using a centralised investment proposition.

You will be a proven business winner and a proactive team player, with the drive and commitment to deliver excellent outcomes for both clients and the business.

What will your role look like?

• Generate new business and build introducer relationships.
• Play a key role in our workplace services, working collaboratively with our corporate team (e.g., delivering and attending webinars and seminars for large employers, potentially acting as ‘Lead Adviser’ with some relationships, and running one-to-one guidance sessions with employees).

Client-centric financial planning

• Developing strong relationships to win and retain clients, managing client relationships through meetings and high-quality communications.
• Conducting in-depth assessments of clients’ financial circumstances, current provisions and future aims and goals.
• Upholding our values of client-centricity at all times.
• Preparing plans and financial strategies best suited to individual clients’ requirements.
• Reviewing and responding to clients’ changing needs and financial circumstances.
• Proactively contacting clients with news of market or legislation changes that may affect their savings and investments.

Compliance

• Meeting all regulatory aspects of the role, e.g., requirements for disclosure, costs of the services or products provided whilst accepting responsibility for the advice provided.
• Adhering to all compliance processes and procedures, including maintaining a valid Statement of Professional Standing.
• Keeping up to date with financial products and legislation and setting and completing training and competence requirements.

Staff Management

• Ensure you provide your support teams with the required minimum of client information ahead of the research process being triggered.
• Excellent levels of proactive and positive communication with the paraplanners and administrators you work with, being clear on expectations and with respect for their requirements to fulfil their roles effectively.

Skills and Qualifications

• You should be qualified to level 6 and have achieved Chartered Financial Planner status.
• Demonstrable experience as a regulated financial adviser.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and listening skills.
• Comfortable presenting to large groups of people.
• The capability to explain complex information simply and clearly.
• The ability to network, establish relationships with clients and potential future clients.
• Demonstrate excellent research and analytical skills.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills as well as determination and tenacity.
• High levels of numeracy and IT skills.

Personal Attributes

• An ethical approach to work.
• Focus on excellent client service and outcomes.
• High levels of professionalism and attention to detail.
• Apply discretion and an understanding of the need for client confidentiality.
• A team player, supportive of colleagues, and helping others develop their careers.
• Self-motivation, organisation, and being able to prioritise effectively.