Wealth Planner

J.M. Finn & Co. Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wealth planning firm is seeking a Wealth Planner in York to provide comprehensive financial planning advice. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in the financial services industry, specifically with High Net Worth clients, and possess essential financial qualifications such as Chartered Financial Planner. This full-time role offers an opportunity to grow in a professional environment while collaborating with investment managers.

Qualifications

• At least two years' experience as a financial planner.
• Proven track record in delivering advice to High Net Worth clients.
• Financial planning qualifications essential (Chartered Financial Planner).
• Holder of/Eligible for a Statement of Professional Standing.

Responsibilities

• Provide superior Wealth Planning advice to clients.
• Collaborate with Investment Managers to grow business.
• Manage client workflows and case management.

Skills

Regulated financial advice delivery

Client relationship management

Effective communication

Financial planning

Analytical skills

Education

Degree level education (2:1 or above)

GCSE Maths and English Language (grade C or above)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial planning software

Job description

Wealth Planner

Department: Wealth Planning

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: York

Reporting To: Head of Wealth Planning

Description

Reporting to the Head of Wealth Planning, the Wealth Planner is responsible for the provision of financial planning advice to our clients. The Wealth Planner will be accountable for providing advice in all the main areas of financial planning, with a focus on retirement and estate planning.

Key Responsibilities

Main tasks

• Responsible for the delivery of superior Wealth Planning advice to the Firm’s clients
• Deal professionally and capably with clients and exceed their expectations with the advice and service provided
• Collaborate with the Investment Managers to seize opportunities and grow the business. Be able to communicate and present effectively to clients and colleagues
• Effective delegation of workflow to the Wealth Planning administrator
• Case management using a financial planning Client Relationship Management system
• Get involved in initiatives to enhance what we do and our client proposition
• Maintain a thorough technical knowledge and awareness of latest developments in the Wealth Planning industry
• Think on your feet

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Ideally educated to Degree level (2:1 or above)
• At least two years' experience working as a financial planner in the Financial Services industry
• Proven track record in delivering regulated financial advice to High Net Worth clients
• Financial planning qualifications essential (Chartered Financial Planner)
• Possess advanced Chartered Institute of Insurance pension qualifications such as AF3 Pension Planning
• Holder of/Eligible for a Statement of Professional Standing (SPS) and demonstrating a commitment to ongoing compliance with the obligations of an SPS Holder including meeting annual evidential CPD requirements
• GCSE Maths and English Language (grade C or above essential)
• Trained in the Microsoft suite of products especially Excel and financial planning Client Relationship Management and Quotation software
• Client-centric
• Combination of commercial focus and sound technical knowledge
• Energetic, desire to get involved and contribute
• Confident communication and presentation skills including good written and verbal skills
• Professional and can-do attitude. Willing to embrace being part of a new team and encourage/mentor others