Financial Adviser Personal Injury & Compensation

Apollo Private Wealth; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist financial advisory firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Specialist Financial Adviser. The role involves providing expert financial planning for clients who have received compensation from personal injury claims. Candidates should be equipped with a Level 4 Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning and strong communication skills to support vulnerable clients. Join a dynamic team focused on client-first service.

Qualifications

• Proven background as a Financial Adviser or Wealth Planner, ideally within personal injury or medical negligence.
• Experience liaising with solicitors, trustees, and deputies.
• Deep understanding of wealth and estate planning strategies.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with clients to create bespoke financial strategies.
• Develop tailored financial plans covering investments and pensions.
• Provide proactive support and regular reviews to build trusted relationships.

Skills

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

Strong technical understanding of investment solutions

Empathy for vulnerable clients

Education

Level 4 Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning

Level 6 / Chartered Financial Planner status

Job description

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced and empathetic Specialist Financial Adviser to join our growing team at Apollo Private Wealth. In this niche role, you will provide expert financial planning and wealth management services to clients who have received compensation through personal injury or medical negligence claims. You’ll guide them in transforming complex settlements into long‑term financial security and independence.

Role Responsibilities

• Work closely with clients, and where relevant, their deputies, trustees, or solicitors, to create bespoke financial strategies that protect and grow compensation awards.
• Develop tailored financial plans covering investments, trusts, pensions, protection, and cashflow modelling.
• Ensure all advice is compliant, transparent, and aligned with each client’s goals and life circumstances.
• Provide proactive support, regular reviews, and consistent communication to build trusted, long‑term relationships.
• Collaborate with paraplanners, operations, and compliance teams to deliver a smooth and efficient client experience.
• Stay informed of legislative, tax, and FCA changes affecting settlement planning.

Role Requirements

• Level 4 Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning (essential)
• Level 6 / Chartered Financial Planner status (desirable)
• Proven background as a Financial Adviser or Wealth Planner, ideally within personal injury, medical negligence, or court of protection work
• Strong technical understanding of investment, protection, and trust‑based solutions for complex settlements
• Experience liaising with solicitors, trustees, and deputies
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with empathy for vulnerable clients
• Deep understanding of wealth, investment, and estate planning strategies

Why us?

At Apollo Private Wealth, we’re building a modern, client‑first wealth advisory firm that blends empathy with excellence. We help high‑net‑worth clients, professionals, and families achieve lasting financial security and in this role, you’ll make a tangible difference to people navigating life after injury.

About Us

We’re part of Apollo Group a fast‑growing collective of specialist financial advice, business services, and client experience teams. We’re backed by one of the UK’s largest wealth networks through St. Jamess Place, but we move at the pace of a startup and operate with the care of a family office.