Financial Advisor

IDEX Consulting; Colchester; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Long-term career development

Strong professional support structure

Job summary

IDEX Consulting is seeking an experienced Financial Adviser to take ownership of an established client book of up to £50m AUM in Colchester. You will develop and maintain relationships while delivering holistic financial planning and investment advice within a supportive professional team.

The role offers a strong development path, a collaborative, compliance-focused environment, and long-term career opportunities; salary up to £80,000 with bonus.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Financial Adviser delivering holistic financial planning.
• Proven ability to manage and grow an established client bank.
• Strong knowledge across investments, pensions and retirement planning.
• Good communication and relationship-building with clients.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of an established client book of up to £50m AUM.
• Meet clients and provide holistic financial planning and investment advice.
• Review client objectives and adapt advice as circumstances evolve.
• Collaborate with Paraplanners and support teams to deliver high-quality service.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and standards.

Skills

Financial advisory

Client relationship management

Investments knowledge

Pensions planning

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Education

Industry qualifications

Job description

Our client is a well-established, growing wealth management business with a strong presence across East Anglia. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning and wealth management advice to a broad client base, with a focus on delivering long-term, high-quality advice and building lasting client relationships.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Adviser to step into an established role with a significant client portfolio and the support of a wider professional team. You will take ownership of an existing client book of **up to £50m AUM**, developing and maintaining relationships while identifying opportunities to provide ongoing, holistic financial planning advice. The role will suit an Adviser who enjoys managing established client relationships and is looking for the opportunity to join a successful business with a strong proposition and long-term growth plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for and manage an established client book of up to £50m AUM
• Build strong, long-term relationships with existing clients
• Conduct client meetings and provide holistic financial planning and investment advice
• Review clients' financial objectives and ensure advice remains appropriate as their circumstances evolveIdentify opportunities to develop existing client relationships
• Work closely with Paraplanners and the wider support team to deliver a high-quality client experience
• Maintain strong compliance standards and ensure advice is delivered in line with regulatory requirements
• Contribute to the continued growth and development of the business

About You

• Previous experience working as a Financial Adviser
• Experience managing and developing an established client bank
• Strong technical knowledge across investments, pensions, retirement planning and wider financial planning
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A professional and client-focused approach
• The ability to manage a significant client portfolio independently
• Relevant industry qualifications and the ability to provide regulated financial advice

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £80,000
• Bonus
• Established client book of up to **£50m AUM**
• Colchester-based role
• Opportunity to join a successful and growing wealth management business
• Strong professional support structure
• Long-term career development opportunities

If you're an experienced Financial Adviser looking to take ownership of a substantial client book and join a well-established wealth management firm in East Anglia, we'd be keen to hear from you.

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At IDEX, we strive for an inclusion-first company culture where everyone is treated fairly and can bring their authentic selves to work. We recognise and acknowledge that diverse representation at every level of our business requires continuous and measurable effort. We are committed to driving conscious inclusion across our business and creating equitable pathways.