Paraplanner

Nelson Scott; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training programme

Continuous professional development

Job summary

A financial services recruitment firm is seeking a talented Paraplanner to join their team in London. The role involves supporting Financial Planners with client meetings and preparing financial advice. Candidates must be Level 4 qualified and have at least 4 years of relevant experience. This position offers a structured training program and a hybrid working model, requiring in-office presence two days a week.

Qualifications

• 4 years of paraplanning experience with a solid technical knowledge.
• Ability to explain complex issues in writing and face-to-face.

Responsibilities

• Prepare suitability reports across various advice types and financial products.
• Collaborate with Financial Planners to achieve positive client outcomes.
• Attend client meetings to support Financial Planners.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management

Understanding of FCA's COBS requirements

Education

Level 4 qualified - CII, Diploma in Financial Planning/Regulated Financial Planning

Level 6/Chartered status

Job description

Specialist Financial Services Recruiter and Former Paraplanner - Connecting Top Talent in Wealth Management

Paraplanner

Base pay range

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What will you be doing?

We’re seeking a talented individual to join our Paraplanning team in London, which is responsible for providing support to our Financial Planners and ensuring a positive experience for our clients. In this role you will also support financial planners with client meetings including presentation of cashflow and preparing responses on technical matters.

What’s in it for me?

As a Paraplanner you will have access to a structured training programme, offering Training & Competency oversight to excel personal development. We encourage continuous professional development via ongoing studying and qualifications, we also have a team of experienced Paraplanners and Financial Advisers which you will have the opportunity to collaborate with and learn from.

This is a hybrid working role and we ask that you come into office two days a week.

Responsibilities

• Prepare suitability reports across a wide range of advice types, financial products, and investment solutions
• Carry out any necessary technical research
• Ensure client records contain sufficient Know Your Client information to demonstrate suitability of our advice, and that they are kept accurate and up to date at all times
• Collaborate with Financial Planners to deliver a positive client experience, ensuring client delivery dates and positive client outcomes are achieved
• Attend client meetings to support the Financial Planner in the delivery of cashflow modelling, as required
• Responsible for managing process, tasks and complying with FCA guidelines

Qualifications

• Must be Level 4 qualified - CII, Diploma in Financial Planning/Regulated Financial Planning
• Level 6/Chartered status would be an advantage, as would AF7
• Demonstrable experience of paraplanning gained with a proven solid technical knowledge and track record of delivering written financial advice- 4 years Experience required
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex issues in writing and face-to-face
• Very strong understanding of the FCA's COBS requirements for suitability
• Good stakeholder management with positive influencing skills

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance

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Location: London, England, United Kingdom