Trainee Financial Planner

Brooks Macdonald; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Structured Academy program

Job summary

Brooks Macdonald Group plc invites applications for aspiring Trainee Financial Planners to support under supervision while developing the skills, qualifications and experience needed to progress into a fully qualified advisory role.

The role offers a pathway to Chartered status through the Brooks Macdonald Academy, with structured study, CPD and rotational exposure across front/back-office functions. Flexible hybrid working is available, with in-office presence three days per week across teams.

Qualifications

• Diploma Level 4 required or actively pursuing it.
• Experience in an IFA practice or similar environment is advantageous.
• Familiarity with Intelliflo (IO), cash-flow tools (Voyant) and analytics is beneficial.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to explain technical concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Assist Financial Planners with pre-meeting preparation and follow-up actions.
• Support day-to-day private client work and client liaison; handle administrative duties for the Consultant.
• Prepare review packs, valuations and meeting materials; update CRM and fact-finds after meetings.
• Provide administrative support to the Consultant, handling client queries up to but not including advice.
• Attend seminars, client/provider meetings and sales meetings to discuss products and regulatory changes.

Skills

Diploma Level 4

Financial planning

Client communication

Time management

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Education

Diploma (Level 4) in progress

Tools

Intelliflo IO

Voyant

Analytics platforms

Job description

Brooks Macdonald Group plc is one of the UK's leading wealth management firms, recognised for investment performance and client service. We offer leading multi-asset investment services to intermediaries, and high-quality financial planning advice to private clients, benefitting from a strong local presence across the UK.

We offer fulfilling careers in an inclusive culture that values diversity, ambition and rewards high performance.

Our values (we call them our guiding principles) underpin our culture and are at the heart of everything we do:

• we do the right thing
• we are connected
• we care
• we make a difference

We welcome talented people from all backgrounds who live our guiding principles and are focused on ensuring good outcomes for our clients.

Role Overview

We're excited to welcome aspiring Trainee Financial Planners to provide all-round financial planning support under supervision while developing the skills, qualifications and experience required to progress into a fully qualified advisory role

Role Responsibilities

Client & Meeting Support

• Assist Financial Planners with pre-meeting preparation; produce follow-up actions and documentation.
• Assist the Financial Planning Consultants with their day-to-day private client work and client liaison including carrying out administrative duties for the Consultant
• Prepare review packs, valuations and meeting materials; document outcomes and update CRM and fact-finds after meetings.
• Provide administrative support to the Consultant, dealing with client queries up to the point of but not including advice
• Attend seminars and adhoc client and provider meetings with the Consultant
• Attend sales meetings as required to discuss new products, legislative changes and technical updates
• Other duties as the management may from time to time reasonably require

Technical Research & Administration

• Analyse client financial circumstances and draft initial planning proposals under supervision.
• Research products and investments using approved platforms and provider extranets; prepare quotations and suitability report drafts.
• Liaise with product and investment providers to obtain information and progress applications.
• Develop and maintain an excellent understanding of the company’s target audiences and commercial activities to ensure goals and objectives are achieved
• Maintain accurate client records in CRM; manage workflow instructions to paraplanning/admin teams; ensure files meet internal quality standards.

Implementation & Follow-through

• Support implementation of recommendations, including paperwork, platform processing and trading instructions under supervision.
• Track and chase outstanding items to completion, ensuring excellent client communication throughout.

Risk, Compliance & Conduct

• Operate within a strict ethical, regulatory and compliance framework; always act in line with Consumer Duty to deliver good client outcomes.
• Ensure AML/KYC requirements are satisfied; follow internal processes and record-keeping standards; escalated risks promptly.
• Adhere to the FCA Conduct Rules at all times and uphold Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) and COBS expectations.
• Adherence to Brooks Macdonald Code of Conduct
• Understand role boundaries: this is a supervised role and is not authorised to provide regulated advice.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Diploma (Level 4) qualified or actively working towards it; commitment to achieving Chartered status (supported by the Academy).
• Experience in an IFA practice or similar environment is advantageous; familiarity with Intelliflo (IO), cash-flow tools (e.g., Voyant) and analytics is beneficial.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Excellent time management, organisation and attention to detail; proactive, collaborative and client-focused mindset.
• Persuasive and well informed about the products and services offered by the company
• Strong time management skills with an ability to work within the constraints of specific deadlines
• A proactive and positive approach
• Good commercial understanding and mindsetExcellent communication skills, consultative approach and able to influence others to support objectives
• Confident and able to work alongside key stakeholders within the business and target markets

Development & Progression

• Structured study pathway with funded qualifications; maintain accurate CPD records in line with Financial Planner requirements.
• Personal Development Plan (PDP) with milestones; coaching, shadowing and rotational exposure across front/back-office functions.
• On achieving specified milestones (e.g., Diploma completion and tenure), progress to the next stage of the Academy, ultimately working towards Chartered Financial Planner status.

We value different ways of working and actively promote flexible working across our business. Collaboration is important to us as a firm, with employees required to be in the office 3 days a week, and each team having a core in-office day per week.

We're committed to promoting equal employment opportunities and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, religion or belief, sexuality, age, disability, gender, gender identity, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.