Paraplanner: Regulated Portfolio & Suitability Expert

Fisher Investments UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Annual leave

Training & development

Employee wellness

Job summary

Fisher Investments Europe in the UK seeks a Paraplanner to join the UK New Business team. You will analyze prospective client portfolios and provide regulated advice on pension transfers, bond surrenders, taxation, and structure suitability.

You will formulate asset allocation recommendations, write suitability reports, and contribute to training across the firm while ensuring regulatory compliance and high standards of accuracy.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent combination of education/experience
• Level 4 Qualification – CII Regulated Diploma in Financial Planning or CISI Investment Advice Diploma preferable
• 3+ years financial services experience required
• Experience working with accuracy and ability to organise/time-manage
• Quantitative in nature
• Ability to work under pressure and in a dynamic team environment
• Excellent understanding of Fisher portfolio management philosophies and Financial Planning principles
• Exceptional understanding of client suitability
• Fit & Proper assessment required before performing role and annual assessments

Responsibilities

• Evaluate prospective client objectives, portfolio holdings, time-horizon, cash flow needs, and financial situation to determine a suitable asset allocation recommendation
• Review and formulate plans for clients with highly specialised situations
• Review prospective clients' existing pension and investment bond arrangements to determine whether a transfer is suitable
• Create and lead training for other groups within the firm as needed
• Work on ad hoc projects to improve the efficiency of PCA Group
• Adhere to the T&C scheme to ensure regulatory compliance related to the provision of regulated advice

Skills

Financial services experience

Attention to detail

Time management

Quantitative

Education

University degree or equivalent

Level 4 Qualification – CII Regulated Diploma or CISI Diploma

Job description

Fisher Investments Europe in the UK seeks a Paraplanner to join the UK New Business team. You will analyze prospective client portfolios and provide regulated advice on pension transfers, bond surrenders, taxation, and structure suitability.

You will formulate asset allocation recommendations, write suitability reports, and contribute to training across the firm while ensuring regulatory compliance and high standards of accuracy.