Paraplanner

IDEX Consulting Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEX Consulting Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a talented Paraplanner to join our team and provide excellent technical support to Advisers. You'll deliver high-quality research, accurate financial planning reports and comprehensive cashflow modelling to help clients achieve clarity and confidence in their financial futures.

This role suits a detail-oriented, technically strong paraplanner who takes ownership of their work and wants to grow their career within financial services, with a

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook) and strong analytical ability.
• Experience in Financial Services and a confident, confidential approach.
• Level 4 qualification is essential.

Responsibilities

• Produce clear, technically accurate financial planning reports and cashflows.
• Undertake research to identify suitable client solutions alongside Advisers.
• Maintain complete, accurate, compliant files and prepare review documentation.
• Engage with Advisers on fees relative to work volume and complexity.
• Keep clients informed with clear, concise communication and attend meetings when required.

Skills

Mathematical ability

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Financial services experience

Attention to detail

Ownership and time management

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Level 4 industry qualification

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

Job description

We are part of one of the UK's leading specialist financial planning groups, bringing together some of the country's finest independent financial planners, technical experts, and investment professionals under one national umbrella. With a network of offices across the UK and a shared purpose of enriching clients' lives, we combine the scale, resources and technical depth of a national group with the personal touch and reputation of a well-established local business.

Our advisers work on an independent, whole-of-market basis, providing bespoke, life-centred financial planning to a broad range of clients - from individuals and families to business owners - covering everything from retirement and investment planning to inheritance tax and estate planning. We're proud of our collaborative culture, our commitment to the highest regulatory and professional standards, and our genuine investment in our people's development.
Joining us means becoming part of a supportive local team, backed by the infrastructure, technical resource and career opportunities of a much larger, growing organisation.

The Role

We're looking for a talented Paraplanner to join our team and provide excellent technical support to our Advisers. You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality research, accurate financial planning reports, and comprehensive cashflow modelling that helps our clients achieve clarity and confidence in their financial future.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented, technically strong paraplanner who enjoys variety, takes ownership of their work, and wants to grow their career within financial services.

Key Responsibilities

Report Writing

• Produce clear, technically accurate, compliant and concise suitability and financial planning reports
• Prepare detailed and accurate lifetime cashflows with multiple scenarios
• Undertake research, both independently and alongside Advisers, to identify suitable client solutions
• Ensure all files are complete, accurate and compliant, taking ownership of chasing any missing information
• Prepare and coordinate review documentation, including financial planning presentations, cashflows and asset reviews
• Complete post-meeting presentations

Assisting and Discussing

• Liaise with Advisers on fees relative to the volume and complexity of work
• Carry out financial planning calculations, including tax considerations
• Liaise with the administration team to process recommendations
• Balance a commercial mindset with maintaining high-quality service

Client Relationship

• Communicate complex issues to clients clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing
• Where required, engage with clients directly by phone, email or face to face
• Attend client meetings when needed and prepare meeting notes/presentations within agreed timescales

Ongoing Development

• Take responsibility for your own continued professional development
• Build knowledge of key financial planning areas including Inheritance Tax Planning, Retirement Planning, Retirement Options and Business Planning

Compliance

• Follow all compliance processes and procedures (T&C, financial crime, anti-money laundering, data protection, conflicts of interest, record keeping, consumer duty, etc.)
• Complete regular internal compliance knowledge and technical assessments

What We're Looking For

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong mathematical, analytical and communication skills
• Proven experience within Financial Services
• Confidential, reliable and trustworthy approach
• Excellent attention to detail and a high-quality, self-motivated approach to work
• Ability to work within defined processes while adapting to client needs
• Strong ownership, organisational and time-management skills
• Level 4 relevant industry qualification held (essential)
• Good understanding of the financial advice process
• Commitment to annual CPD in line with company and CII requirements
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines

Why Join Us

• Be part of a supportive, collaborative team environment
• Genuine opportunities for professional growth and development
• Work on varied, technically interesting cases across retirement, IHT and broader financial planning
• Join a business that values technical excellence and a strong client-first culture

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