Paraplanner / Trainee Paraplanner

Lime Professional Services; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

9% non-contributory Pension

Company Bonus Scheme

4x DIS

Job summary

A reputable financial services firm in Harrogate is looking for a Paraplanner to provide technical support to advisers and produce suitability reports. The ideal candidate will have a Diploma in Financial Planning and 1-3 years of experience in a Paraplanning role. This position offers a competitive salary, 30 days of holiday, a 9% pension plan, and other benefits while working as part of a successful team.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience within a Paraplanning role.
• Good solid experience within Report Writing.
• Part-qualified candidates may also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide a highly technical service to advisers.
• Produce suitability reports for client reviews.
• Assist with research for Asset Allocation on portfolios.
• Work on reports for High Net Worth/complex client situations.
• Assist with compliant, accurate reports including analysis and fund research.
• Research for asset allocation and quantify client investments.
• Obtain valuations, quotations and supporting documentation.
• Operate within a strict compliance framework under guidance from the Compliance Manager.
• Manage own workload and provide updates to line manager.
• Commit to continuous professional development and relevant records.

Skills

Report Writing

Research Methodologies

Client Management

Ethics & compliance

Education

Diploma in Financial Planning / Level 4 qualified

Job description

Overview

My client are an well reputable Investment Management & Financial Planning firm based in the North Leeds areas. Providing a full Financial Planning service to both individuals and businesses.

Responsibilities

• The main purpose of the role is: To provide a highly technical service to our team of advisers in order to provide the clients with a positive professional experience.
• To provide report writing support including the production of suitability reports for reviews and new business based on client needs.
• To assist the Paraplanning Manager to log incoming projects and to maintain up to date report templates.
• The significant majority of reports you will be involved with will be for High Net Worth/complex client situations.
• Assist with the provision of fully compliant, accurate, potentially complex reports which will include analysis, detailed research of funds and providers and product recommendations for presentation to clients.
• Assist with research for Asset Allocation on clients existing portfolios, quantifying and analysing clients existing investments.
• Assist with obtaining valuations, quotations and supporting application documentation.
• Provide all advice within a strict ethical and compliance framework under guidance from the Compliance Manager and internal policy and procedures.
• Manage own workload position and provide updates to line manager.
• Commit to continuous personal development and retain supporting records.
• To carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required.

Qualifications

Ideally we would be seeking someone with a Diploma in Financial Planning / Level 4 qualified for this role, with around 1-3 years experience within a Paraplanning role, with good solid experience within Report Writing, as well as research methodologies. We would also consider someone with limited Paraplanning experience, who is part-qualified, looking to take their next step into a full Paraplanning role. Ideally we would be seeking a career focused Paraplanner, who isn't looking to become an Adviser in the immediate future, as this is really a career Paraplanner position.

Benefits

A great salary is offered for the right person, as well as a very strong benefits package including 30 days holiday, 9% non-contributory Pension, Company Bonus Scheme, 4x DIS as well as other benefits and working with a great successful team