INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL ADVISER - CHELMSFORD

Artemis Recruitment Consultants Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm based in Chelmsford is seeking an Independent Financial Adviser to join their team. The role involves developing a client portfolio, providing compliant financial advice, and conducting thorough research to offer suitable financial solutions. Candidates must demonstrate strong communication skills and a commitment to professional development. The firm offers a supportive environment with flexible benefits, ensuring a rewarding career with clear advancement pathways.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Death in service benefit

25 days' annual leave

Flexible benefits package

Additional leave on birthdays

Option to purchase additional leave

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Commitment to undertaking advanced professional qualifications and progressing towards Chartered status.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Comprehensive understanding of financial markets and products.

Responsibilities

• Develop and expand a client portfolio with support.
• Provide ongoing financial advice in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Conduct research to identify suitable financial solutions.
• Document all necessary information for advice delivery.

Skills

Strong presentation and communication skills

Comprehensive understanding of financial markets and products

Ability to assess and interpret client needs

Capacity to cultivate strategic relationships

Proactive mindset with initiative

Education

Commitment to advanced professional qualifications

Job description

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL ADVISER - CHELMSFORD

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Independent Financial Adviser to join our clients firm based in Chelmsford. This organisation is recognised as one of the UK’s largest Chartered Financial Planning firms and provides clients with independent, whole-of-market advice and delivers tailored, evidence-based financial solutions. The firm offers a comprehensive suite of services, including retirement planning, wealth management, protection, and investment management, and oversees annual mortgage lending of approximately £2.5 billion. This position presents an exceptional opportunity to join a growing and ambitious organisation that provides clear pathways for professional advancement.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrating a strong entrepreneurial approach and proactively developing and expanding a client portfolio with organisational support, ensuring client records are maintained accurately to allow for appropriate and compliant recommendations.
• Providing ongoing financial advice in accordance with all regulatory requirements.
• Conducting thorough research and analysis to identify suitable financial solutions aligned with clients’ needs.
• Gathering, evaluating, and documenting all necessary information to deliver advice in accordance with organisational standards.
• Generating new business opportunities through referrals and professional networks.
• Collaborating effectively with colleagues to uphold the organisation’s values, standards, and culture.
• Engaging fully with the development support provided to enhance professional knowledge and capability.
• Benefiting from flexible employment structures designed to accommodate individual professional and personal circumstances.

Skills & Attributes

• Commitment to undertaking advanced professional qualifications and progressing towards Chartered status.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Comprehensive understanding of financial markets and products.
• Ability to assess and interpret the needs and objectives of clients.
• Capacity to cultivate strategic relationships within the industry.
• Proactive mindset with demonstrable initiative.

Benefits

• Company pension scheme
• Death in service benefit
• 25 days’ annual leave
• Flexible benefits package
• Additional day of leave on birthdays
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Cycle-to-work scheme