Paraplanner

TN United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Paraplanner to join their dynamic team in Southern England. In this role, you will prepare suitability reports and provide comprehensive technical research services across a variety of financial products. Your expertise will ensure the highest quality of advice is delivered efficiently, while you support Financial Planners in client meetings and cashflow presentations. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to enhance your industry knowledge and contribute to business success. If you are passionate about financial planning and eager to grow your career, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven technical knowledge in paraplanning and financial advice.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare suitability reports and conduct technical research for financial products.
• Support Financial Planners in client meetings and cashflow modelling.

Skills

Paraplanning experience

Written financial advice delivery

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Numerical and analytical skills

Education

Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning (DipPFS)

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Paraplanner, Southern England

Client: Nelson Scott

Location: Southern England, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: d288b57e69e4

Job Views: 36

Posted: 10.04.2025

Expiry Date: 25.05.2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Paraplanner

Salary: to £45,000 p.a.
Location: Southern England
Type: PERM
Ref: VR/05028

Job Purpose:

To prepare suitability reports and provide technical research services holistically across a broad range of financial products and planning opportunities to a team of Financial Planners. A good knowledge of advice and understanding of clients' needs and the desired client outcomes. Ensures that the preparation of advice for clients is of the highest quality and delivered in an efficient manner whilst mitigating any risks to the business and assisting with the achievement of business targets. To support financial planners with client meetings including presentation of cashflow and other duties such as preparing responses on technical matters.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Prepare suitability reports across a wide range of advice types, financial products, and investment solutions.
2. Carry out any necessary technical research.
3. 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.
4. Work with the Financial Planner to ensure the correct client outcome is achieved.
5. Attend client meetings to support the Financial Planner in the delivery of cashflow modelling, as required.
6. Manage own workload to meet personal targets.
7. Communicate effectively with the Financial Planners to manage expected delivery dates.
8. Responsible for managing process, tasks and complying with FCA guidelines.
9. Maintain core systems ensuring that all documents are uploaded to the back-office system to support the advice.
10. Identify and report any risks, breaches, or errors through ensuring risks are logged through to mitigating actions and controls.
11. Proactively enhance industry and Company knowledge, through external and internal sources and maintaining an accurate CPD log.
12. Participate in local projects to support the overall Financial Planning Team, as required.

Key Skills and Experience:

1. Demonstrable experience of paraplanning gained with a proven solid technical knowledge.
2. Proven track record of delivering written financial advice.
3. Good organisation and prioritisation skills; able to work independently and within a team.
4. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
5. Good stakeholder management with positive influencing skills.
6. Literacy, numerical and analytical skills are essential.

Professional Qualifications and Education:

Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning (DipPFS). A desire to develop further and to undertake relevant examinations and working towards Chartered status.