Independent Financial Advisor

Ferguson Dean; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected IFA firm in Carlisle is seeking a financial adviser to manage an existing high-net-worth client portfolio worth approximately £70m. The role includes client portfolio reviews, collaboration with the business owner for transitions, and maintaining compliance. Candidates should have at least a Diploma Level 4 and knowledge of financial planning. An excellent salary package is offered, including executive benefits and full support for paraplanning.

Benefits

Excellent salary and earnings

Executive benefits

Technical and paraplanning support

Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma Level 4, preferably working towards Chartered status.
• Ability to manage portfolios per FCA requirements.
• Knowledge of planning and investments like VCT, EIS, and IHT.

Responsibilities

• Conduct portfolio reviews with existing clients.
• Transition clients alongside the business owner.
• Identify clients' additional needs and referrals.
• Maintain client files compliant with technical team.
• Keep up with professional development.
• Seek new client opportunities.

Skills

Portfolio management

Client relationship management

Knowledge of VCT, EIS, IHT

Education

Diploma Level 4

Tools

Cash Flow modelling (Voyant)

Job description

A highly respected, successful IFA practice in Carlisle region have been acquired by a leading regional Chartered firm. As such, they are looking for an adviser to join them to take over an existing portfolio of HNW clients. There is c. £70m AUM to manage with most clients in the at retirement/retirement phase. All paraplanning and administration will be provided, allowing you to focus on provided exceptional client service.

Package

• You will receive excellent salary and earnings (over six figures), executive benefits and technical/paraplanning support.

The company

• Leading regional IFA business, with the backing of a Chartered regional powerhouse. Independent and Private client focused

The Role

• Portfolio reviews with existing clients.
• Working with the business owner to transition clients across.
• Identifying other needs for clients, as well as any referrals possible
• Maintaining up to date and compliant client files in conjunction with the technical team.
• Keeping up to date CPD
• Actively seeking out new client opportunities as required

The candidate

• Diploma Level 4 as a minimum, ideally working towards Chartered
• Ability to manage and maximise portfolios, in line with TCF and FCA requirements
• Knowledge of general planning and also ideally VCT, EIS and IHT matter.
• Use of Cash Flow modelling, ideally Voyant, would be beneficial but not essential

Next steps

• Apply with a CV to below email for confidential discussion and review of opportunity and process