Paraplanner

FindCore; Wetherby; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Birthday day off

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Study support for professional quals

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

FindCore are assisting an award-winning financial planning firm with the recruitment of a Paraplanner based in Boston Spa, Wetherby. This permanent, full-time role offers on-site parking and a competitive package.

You will provide technical paraplanning support to Financial Planners, conduct research, prepare Plans and Suitability Reports, and ensure compliance and quality standards. The ideal candidate has 18 months+ paraplanner experience, Level 4 Diploma or higher, and strong report-writing

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 months' experience within a Paraplanner or similar financial planning role.
• Level 4 Diploma qualification or higher.
• Good understanding of the financial planning process and associated compliance requirements.
• Strong report-writing, research and analytical skills.
• Good technical knowledge across financial planning products, particularly pensions.
• Comfortable working with financial planning, modelling and back-office software.
• Experience supporting high-net-worth clients would be advantageous.
• Strong communication, organisation and attention to detail.
• Desire to progress towards Chartered or Certified Financial Planner status would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical paraplanning support to Financial Planners.
• Carry out research and analysis based on individual client needs and objectives.
• Prepare Financial Plans and Suitability Reports.
• Collate supporting documentation for recommendations and provider selection.
• Attend client meetings where required, taking notes and following up on agreed actions.
• Manage workflows, tasks and case progression.
• Ensure all work meets compliance, risk and quality standards.
• Liaise with clients and providers regarding technical queries and ongoing cases.

Skills

Paraplanner exp

Report writing

Research & analysis

Pensions knowledge

Communication

Back-office software

HNW experience

Education

Level 4 Diploma

Tools

Financial planning software

Job description

FindCore are thrilled to be assisting an award-winning financial planning firm with the recruitment of a Paraplanner.

Permanent, full-time position based in Boston Spa, Wetherby, with free on-site parking.

Salary

Fully negotiable, depending on experience + bonus of up to 15% of salary

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical paraplanning support to Financial Planners.
• Carry out research and analysis based on individual client needs and objectives.
• Prepare Financial Plans and Suitability Reports.
• Collate supporting documentation for recommendations and provider selection.
• Attend client meetings where required, taking notes and following up on agreed actions.
• Manage workflows, tasks and case progression.
• Ensure all work meets compliance, risk and quality standards.
• Liaise with clients and providers regarding technical queries and ongoing cases.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 18 months' experience within a Paraplanner or similar financial planning role.
• Level 4 Diploma qualification or higher.
• Good understanding of the financial planning process and associated compliance requirements.
• Strong report‑writing, research and analytical skills.
• Good technical knowledge across financial planning products, particularly pensions.
• Comfortable working with financial planning, modelling and back‑office software.
• Experience supporting high‑net‑worth clients would be advantageous.
• Strong communication, organisation and attention to detail.
• Desire to progress towards Chartered or Certified Financial Planner status would be beneficial.

What's on Offer

• Fully negotiable salary depending on experience.
• Bonus potential of up to 15% of salary.
• 27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
• Additional day off for your birthday.
• Generous company pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Private medical insurance and private healthcare scheme.
• Ongoing financial and study support for professional qualifications.
• Some flexibility around working arrangements.
• Free on-site parking.
• Excellent long‑term progression within an established financial planning business.