RBC Brewin Dolphin - Wealth Paraplanner

RBC Brewin Dolphin; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC Brewin Dolphin in Aberdeen is seeking a Wealth Paraplanner to join our Aberdeen or Dundee office on a permanent basis. You will be the critical support system to our Wealth Managers, translating client aspirations into tailored financial plans and ensuring timely processing of new and existing business.

This role offers 35 hours per week, with in-office work and the flexibility to work remotely up to one day per week, depending on arrangements.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise: CII or CISI Level 4 Diploma (or equivalent) and previous experience as a Paraplanner dealing in complex advice areas (estate planning, trusts, offshore bonds, pensions etc).
• Technical ability: Confidence with financial planning software and a knack for dissecting investments, tax strategies, and pensions.
• Collaborative spirit: A team player who thrives in a fast-paced, progressive culture.
• Clear and concise communication skills – oral and written.
• Ability to meet deadlines/work within restricted timescales.
• Ability to work on own initiative to achieve required results.

Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate support for Wealth Managers / Financial Planners.
• Craft bespoke financial plans – translate client aspirations into actionable strategies, leveraging your deep technical knowledge.
• Facilitate the smooth processing of new and existing business.
• Assist with monitoring the performance and work throughout, of any administration support thereby ensuring standards are maintained and deadlines are met.
• Understand core Financial Planning solutions and build knowledge through exposure to client planning scenarios.
• Analyse client’s aims and needs to construct solutions as a tool for advisors to communicate to clients.
• Production of robust financial plans and analytical information in support of Financial Planners and Wealth Managers under supervision of more senior team members.
• Support colleagues with client interaction and by developing an awareness of client management and advice processes.

Skills

CII/CISI Level 4 Diploma

Paraplanner experience

Financial planning software

Communication skills

Deadline driven

Initiative

Education

CII/CISI Level 4 Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Financial planning software

Job description

Job Description

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Wealth Paraplanner to join our Aberdeen or Dundee office on a permanent basis. This role is designed for someone eager to drive impact in a collaborative environment. As part of our high performing team, you’ll be the critical support system to our Wealth Managers. Your expertise will directly enable them to deliver exceptional financial solutions to our clients.

RBC’s expectation is that all employees and contractors will work in the office with some flexibility to work up to 1 day per week remotely, depending on working arrangements.

What will you do?

• Provide appropriate support for Wealth Managers / Financial Planners.
• Craft bespoke financial plans – translate client aspirations into actionable strategies, leveraging your deep technical knowledge.
• Facilitate the smooth processing of new and existing business.
• Assist with monitoring the performance and work throughout, of any administration support thereby ensuring standards are maintained and deadlines are met.
• Understand core Financial Planning solutions and build knowledge through exposure to client planning scenarios.
• Analyse client’s aims and needs to construct solutions as a tool for advisors to communicate to clients.
• Production of robust financial plans and analytical information in support of Financial Planners and Wealth Managers under supervision of more senior team members.
• Support colleagues with client interaction and by developing an awareness of client management and advice processes.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Proven expertise: CII or CISI Level 4 Diploma (or equivalent) and previous experience as a Paraplanner dealing in complex advice areas (estate planning, trusts, offshore bonds, pensions etc).
• Technical ability: Confidence with financial planning software and a knack for dissecting investments, tax strategies, and pensions.
• Collaborative spirit: A team player who thrives in a fast-paced, progressive culture.
• Clear and concise communication skills – oral and written.
• Ability to meet deadlines/work within restricted timescales.
• Ability to work on own initiative to achieve required results.

Nice-to-have

• Working towards or attained CII or CISI Level 6 or equivalent.

What is in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best - progressive thinking to keep growing and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
• Opportunities to work with the best in the field.
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.

Additional Job Details

Address: 23 RUBISLAW TERRACE:ABERDEEN

City: Aberdeen

Country: United Kingdom

Work hours/week: 35

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2026-11-03

Application Deadline: 2026-11-17

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Our Employment Opportunities

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One RBC. We believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.