Financial Planner | London, UK

Fisher Investments; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier private medical & dental

Annual health screening for employees

28 days annual leave (+ purchase up to

Fertility & family-forming benefit

Employer pension 9% + match up to 5%

Gym subsidy up to £50/month

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Fisher Investments Europe is seeking a client-facing financial adviser to provide regulated advice to UK clients. You will handle pensions, ISAs, GIA, investment bonds and trusts, and have opportunities for development and certification within our global asset management firm.

The role involves advising clients by phone and email, with some face-to-face meetings as you grow within the position. Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning is required; Level 6/Chartered status is welcome but not

Qualifications

• University graduate or equivalent with client-facing experience.
• Level 4 qualified - Diploma in Financial Planning/Regulated Financial Planning.
• Level 6/Chartered status would be attractive but not essential.
• Genuine desire to provide a high standard of advice and service to clients.
• Manage complexity and coordinate across departments under strict timelines.
• Engaging and can connect with audiences by phone and email.
• Exceptional organisational skills and diary management.
• Knowledge of Inheritance Tax Planning and Defined Contribution pensions; up-to-date on legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing financial advice to existing and prospective clients on pensions, investments and tax considerations.
• Assist with retirement planning, drawdown advice and estate planning.
• Advise on inheritance tax planning and trusts where appropriate.
• Analyse cash flow and tax-efficient strategies for clients.
• Communicate advice by phone and writing; conduct face-to-face meetings as needed.

Skills

Client communication

Organisational skills

Phone & email advisory

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Diploma in Financial Planning (Level 4)

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Level 6 / Chartered status (attractive)

Job description

The Opportunity:

The Private Client Advice group provides regulated financial advice to more than 15,000 existing UK clients. Reporting to a Private Client Advice Team Leader, you will typically work with pensions, ISAs, General Investment Accounts, investment bonds and trusts. There will be opportunities for personal development in the role and the opportunity to become certified within our global asset management firm.

The Day-to-Day:

• Provide ongoing financial advice to existing, as well as prospective clients covering a broad range of financial planning topics:
• Pensions and Retirement Planning, pension contributions, carry forward calculations & drawdown advice
• Inheritance tax and Estate Planning, including of trust planning
• Tax-efficient cash flow strategies using cash-flow analyses
• Optimise Investments - Reviewing suitability of investment wrappers and optimising tax efficiency
• Provide advice to clients over the phone and in writing, with some face-to-face client meetings required as you develop within the role

Your Qualifications:

• University graduate or equivalent combination of education and a competent level of client facing experience
• Level 4 qualified - Diploma in Financial Planning/Regulated Financial Planning
• Level 6/Chartered status would be attractive but not essential
• Genuine desire to provide a high standard of advice and service to clients
• Manage complexity and coordinate across several departments under strict timelines
• You are engaging and can connect with a wide array of audiences by phone and email
• Exceptional organisational skills, effective diary management and adhering to deadlines
• Detailed knowledge of Inheritance Tax Planning, Defined Contribution pensions, as well as up to date on current legislation

Why Fisher Investments Europe:

The global Fisher organisation distinguishes itself by putting clients first, providing unmatched service, and taking a personalised approach to investing. You can feel confident knowing that we align with our clients' best interests by using a simple and transparent fee structure and recognised European custodians.

Benefits:

It's the people that make the Fisher purpose possible, and to help our employees meet their long-term goals, we offer an array of benefits, including:

• 100% paid premiums for our top-tier supplemental medical, dental and annual health screening plans for employees and their qualified dependents
• 28 days annual leave, with the ability to purchase up to 3 additional days per year, plus up to 8 paid holidays
• Enhanced maternity pay package with 16 weeks' top up to full base pay for eligible employees
• $10,000 fertility, hormonal health and family-forming benefit
• A retirement pension plan, featuring a 9% company contribution of base pay with an additional company match of up to 5% of base pay on personal contributions
• Gym subsidy of up to £50 per month
• Employee Assistance Program and other emotional wellbeing services
• A collaborative working environment that practises ongoing training, educational support and employee appreciation events
• This is an in-office role. Based on your role, tenure, and performance eligibility you may have the opportunity to participate in our hybrid work from home program. This program is subject to change.

Employees residing outside of the US will be eligible for the $10,000 equivalent in their local currency.

FISHER INVESTMENTS EUROPE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER