Trainee Financial Adviser

Ortus PSR Ltd.; Hove; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected wealth management firm in Hove is looking for a trainee Financial Adviser. This role offers support with existing clients and inbound leads, along with mentoring from experienced advisers. Candidates must hold a Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning and possess strong interpersonal skills. You'll gradually take ownership of client relationships with full marketing support. This role emphasizes ethical financial planning without pressure to sell, aiming to facilitate a smooth transition into advice.

Benefits

Base salary up to £45,000

Bonus potential

Mentoring by experienced advisers

Full support for Chartered exams

Qualifications

• Essential Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Eagerness to move into a client-facing role.

Responsibilities

• Support advisers in meetings and advice preparation.
• Manage relationships with existing clients.
• Follow up on warm inbound leads and new client referrals.
• Deliver compliant, holistic financial advice.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Eagerness to move into a client-facing role

Passion for delivering ethical, long-term financial planning

Education

Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning

Job description

From Level 4 Diploma qualified to Financial Adviser: Step into Advice with Warm Clients and Full Support

You've spent the time to complete your exams and now you're ready to take the next step. If you are ready to start a client-facing Financial Adviser role, this is your opportunity to do so with structure, support, and a ready-made platform for success.

We’re working with a respected, FCA-regulated Wealth Management firm that’s actively supporting qualified professionals into advice. With a strong flow of inbound client enquiries and an existing client base ready to be nurtured, there’s no pressure for cold business development — just a genuine focus on delivering high-quality, ethical advice.

Salary & Benefits:

Base salary is up to £45,000 + Bonus

• No cold calling: You’ll be working with existing clients and inbound leads
• Mentoring by experienced advisers and structured training programme
• Full support for Chartered exams and CPD

The Opportunity

• This is a structured trainee route designed for paraplanners who are ready to become advisers but want to do it properly — with guidance, mentoring, and warm clients to work with. You’ll support experienced advisers in client meetings, contribute to advice strategies, and gradually take ownership of existing relationships and qualified leads.
• You’ll have full access to the firm’s paraplanning and admin teams, allowing you to focus on building trust, delivering advice, and developing your presence as a Financial Planner.

Your Role

• Support advisers in meetings and advice preparation
• Start managing relationships with existing clients, ensuring continuity and care
• Follow up on warm inbound leads and new client referrals
• Build your own client base over time with full marketing and BD support
• Stay up to date on regulations, tax planning, and investment trends
• Deliver compliant, holistic financial advice with full back-office support

About You

• Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning (essential)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Eagerness to move into a client-facing role
• Passion for delivering ethical, long-term financial planning

Why This Firm?

You’ll work with warm clients, inbound leads, and no pressure to “sell” — just the space to learn, grow, and thrive.

Apply now to explore how your transition into advice can be smooth, supported, and successful.