Financial Planner

Quilter plc; Chester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday 26 days

Incentive scheme

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Life assurance 4x salary

Income protection

Job summary

Quilter Cheviot in Chester is seeking a Financial Planner to grow an established client portfolio and attract new business. You will provide holistic advice to high-net-worth clients, enhancing assets under advice and profitability, supported by marketing and specialist investment teams.

The role requires strong client development, regulatory compliance and a track record delivering quality outcomes. This permanent position offers a clear growth plan, backed by a strong brand and flexible

Qualifications

• Essential: Level 4 (Diploma) in Financial Planning (minimum).
• Experience giving regulated advice to high-net-worth private clients, with strong communication skills and regulatory adherence/awareness.
• Desirable: Advanced Financial Planning qualifications and/or the Investment Advice Certificate (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Grow the client base and pipeline, including high-net-worth individuals, through referrals and networking.
• Provide holistic financial planning and investment advice, aligning with FCA requirements and Quilter standards.
• Maintain and develop an inherited portfolio and drive assets under advice and profitability.
• Build and maintain compliant client documentation and professional relationships with introducers and discretionary investment teams.

Job description

About the Business

Quilter Cheviot has been the wealth manager of choice for individuals and families for over 250 years, and today is one of the UK’s largest wealth management firms offering expert discretionary investment management and financial advice. We offer a highly personalised wealth management offering to private clients, charities, trustees, and professional partners with straightforward or more complex financial needs. We have presence throughout the UK, Ireland, Dubai and Channel Islands. Quilter plc is a leading wealth management business, which oversees £126.3 billion in customer investments (as at 6th August 2026). It has an adviser and customer offering spanning financial advice, investment platforms, multi-asset investment solutions and discretionary fund management. If you want to play a part in shaping the future of our business, bringing new ideas and challenge then now is a great time to join us.

About the Role

Level: 4 Location: Chester Contract: Permanent Department: Advice

This is a client and growth-focused, high-impact role for a Financial Planner who enjoys winning new business, building long-term relationships and being rewarded for overall performance. The successful candidate will inherit an established client portfolio with assets under management of circa £45 million, providing a strong platform from which to develop existing relationships and drive future growth. You will grow this lower and high net worth client base while utilising your own business development skills to attract and onboard new clients. You'll have the backing of a strong brand, marketing support and specialist investment teams, allowing you to focus on delivering great outcomes for clients and winning new business. You'll drive deeper client engagement by providing holistic advice to existing and prospective clients, increasing assets under advice and overall profitability. Using your own network, alongside warm leads generated through Quilter, you'll build a strong pipeline and convert opportunities into loyal, long-term client relationships, supported by marketing, colleagues and discretionary investment specialists. Maintain and grow an existing client base, including an inherited portfolio with assets under management of circa £45 million. Win new clients through your professional network (accountants, solicitors, corporate advisers) and Quilter referrals, converting enquiries into new relationships. Build and maintain a high-quality pipeline, running events, following up promptly and creating a consistent flow of new business. Own your growth plan and targets (activity, pipeline and conversion), with coaching and support from the Area Director and distribution partners. Keep everything compliant, meeting FCA requirements and Quilter values and standards, generating excellent client outcomes and maintaining high-quality documentation. Advance QC's external brand and develop a strong personal reputation for your professionalism and the quality of your advice and client service. Consumer Duty This role is within scope of the Consumer Duty and is expected to comply with Quilter Cheviot Consumer Duty policies and requirements. Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SMCR) Roles 4) Functions requiring qualifications 7) Client-Dealing

About You

Key attributes Strong client care, business development skills and aptitude—able to build trust quickly and turn prospects into long-term clients. Strong technical knowledge with a focus on intelligent, differentiated client solutions and judgement on risk, suitability and compliance, with clear client documentation. Well connected with professional introducers; able to generate new business through referrals and an agreed distribution plan. Adaptable and up to date with the market, turning insights into clear, positive outcomes for clients.

• Essential: Level 4 (Diploma) in Financial Planning (minimum).
• Experience giving regulated advice to high-net-worth private clients, with strong communication skills and regulatory adherence/ awareness.
• Desirable: Advanced Financial Planning qualifications and/or the Investment Advice Certificate (or equivalent).
• Experience advising existing and new high-net-worth clients and working closely with Discretionary Investment Management.

Inclusion & Diversity

We value diversity and strive to promote inclusivity in all aspects of our culture. We believe in equal opportunities for all, ensuring that no applicant encounters less favourable treatment based on anything but their skills, qualifications, experience, and potential. We celebrate the unique contributions of a diverse workforce and create a respectful, nurturing environment where every colleague can thrive.

Values

Do the right thing: We act with integrity and are proudly committed to going above and beyond in service of our clients and the support we provide our communities. Always curious: We continuously seek new ideas and knowledge so we’re one step ahead of our clients’ needs. We look for inspiration everywhere and encourage experimentation, recognising that this is how we create brilliant solutions for brighter futures. Embrace challenge: We aim high to transform our potential into meaningful outcomes. With ambition as our driving force and a steadfast commitment to growth, we succeed for the good of every generation. Stronger together: Combining our diverse talents, we accomplish more collectively than we ever could do alone. We speak openly, actively listen, and support each other, and constructively challenge and embrace new ideas. We seek empowerment and demonstrate ownership and trust, with the confidence to make impactful decisions.

Core Benefits

• Holiday: 182 hours (26 days)
• Quilter Incentive Scheme: All employees are eligible to participate in incentive scheme, to incentivise business performance and their contribution.
• Pension Scheme: A non-contributory company pension scheme that can be boosted through personal contributions.
• Private Medical Insurance: Single cover as standard with options to increase cover to include your partner or children.
• Life Assurance: 4x your salary.
• Income Protection: 75% of salary, less state benefits, payable after 26 weeks of absence.
• Healthcare Cash Plan: Jersey employees only
• In addition to our core benefits, we offer a range of flexible benefits to UK employees that you can choose from and pay for conveniently via a salary deduction.

Our Commitment and Contact

We create brighter financial futures for every generation. We do this by guiding our customers and their families through the complexity of planning for their financial future, responding to their rapidly evolving needs and giving them peace of mind. And, with all that’s happening in the world today, our role in society has never been more meaningful. Our impressive talents and capabilities set us apart, but our unwavering commitment to our customers is what defines us. We truly believe that we have all the ingredients to be the very best in our industry, and we want great people with the care and creativity that we need, to help us get there. We are passionate about building an inclusive culture where everyone’s contribution is valued, and our people can thrive. No matter what your role is or where you sit, your voice will matter. We hope you like what you hear and are interested in learning more about joining us. We believe our workplace needs to work for you, so we offer an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work. Some roles lend themselves to flexible options more than others, so our talent acquisition team are on hand to discuss your needs. Please contact us to learn more. We are committed to treating all our job applicants fairly and with respect. Our people come from all kinds of backgrounds and have a wide range of expertise, so we welcome your application regardless of your beliefs, culture, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation and or disability. Please contact the talent acquisition team if you need any reasonable adjustments made to the recruitment process, require information in an alternative format or have any questions around accessibility, we will try our very best to accommodate.