Desk Based Financial Adviser

Ortus PSR Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Ortus PSR Ltd in Blantyre near Glasgow is seeking a Financial Adviser (desk based) to provide regulated advice on investments, pensions, protection and tax planning by phone and Teams.

You will build long‑term client relationships, review needs, prepare personalised plans and reports, and work with adviser support to grow the business.

The role offers a competitive salary of £40,000 to £50,000 depending on experience and qualifications, with ongoing CPD and development.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience providing regulated financial advice, either sitting in on meetings or leading them.
• Up-to-date CPD record.
• Strong technical knowledge of financial products, markets and FCA regulations, and the ability to explain complex information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Provide regulated financial advice across investments, pensions, protection and tax planning, normally over the phone or via Microsoft Teams.
• Review clients' financial circumstances, needs and objectives in depth.
• Recommend suitable solutions using a centralised investment proposition.
• Prepare and present clear, personalised financial plans and suitability reports.
• Build strong client relationships through engaging regular reviews and proactive communication.
• Identify vulnerable clients and take extra care where needed.
• Contribute to business growth by developing existing client relationships, identifying new opportunities and supporting marketing initiatives.

Skills

Regulated financial advice

Client relationship management

Strong communication

Education

Level 4 Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning

Job description

Financial Adviser (desk based), Blantyre, near Glasgow.

Provide regulated advice on investments, pensions, protection and tax planning by phone and Microsoft Teams, supported by a centralised investment proposition and dedicated adviser support and paraplanning teams. £40,000 to £50,000 depending on experience and qualifications.

This is a client-focused advice business built on integrity, professionalism and continuous improvement. You will build long‑term client relationships, help people achieve financial security and wellbeing, and work in a team that shares knowledge and supports each other.

THE ROLE

• Provide regulated financial advice across investments, pensions, protection and tax planning, normally over the phone or via Microsoft Teams
• Review clients' financial circumstances, needs and objectives in depth
• Recommend suitable solutions using a centralised investment proposition
• Prepare and present clear, personalised financial plans and suitability reports
• Build strong client relationships through engaging regular reviews and proactive communication
• Identify vulnerable clients and take extra care where needed
• Contribute to business growth by developing existing client relationships, identifying new opportunities and supporting marketing initiatives

SUPPORT AND DEVELOPMENT

• Adviser support and paraplanning colleagues working alongside you
• Ongoing professional development, including CPD and qualifications
• A regulated, client-focused environment with clear compliance procedures
• A positive team culture, with the independence to manage your own work

ABOUT YOU:

• Level 4 Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning (CII, CISI or equivalent)
• Demonstrable experience providing regulated financial advice, either sitting in on meetings or leading them
• Up-to-date CPD record

You will have strong technical knowledge of financial products, markets and FCA regulations, excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex information clearly. You value integrity, enjoy building long‑term relationships, and are comfortable with change and ongoing learning.