Wealth Planning School Leaver Programme

Close Brothers Group; Chester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Chester is seeking candidates for their school leaver programme. The role begins as a Client Service Executive, focusing on client onboarding and service management, then progresses to a Paraplanner position. Candidates should be in their final year of sixth form or college with predicted grades of ABB. The program offers mentorship and financial support for qualification exams, along with essential skills training. Applications close on January 9, 2026.

Benefits

Financial support for exams and training workshops

Qualifications

• Final year in sixth form or college with predicted grades ABB or equivalent.
• Keen interest in learning about financial services.
• Willingness to learn and be inquisitive.

Responsibilities

• Client on-boarding and service queries management.
• Preparing meeting packs and annual reviews.
• Supporting Advisers in the advice giving process.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent time-management and organisational skills

Self-motivated and proactive

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Team player

Excellent attention to detail

Education

Final year in sixth form / college with predicted grades of ABB

Job description

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

Are you in your final year of sixth form or college looking to kick-start your career within financial services?

Our school leaver programme is designed by industry experts to get your career in Wealth Planning off to the best start. Alongside invaluable practical experience, we will provide you with the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and qualifications you need to become a Chartered Financial Planner.

Similar to a degree apprenticeship, this is a structured 4-year programme, beginning in a Client Service Executive position, and progressing to a Paraplanner position upon completion of the required exams.

We will provide financial support for exam costs and training workshops, providing both structure and time off to study. You will be supported and paired with an experienced mentor throughout the duration of the programme, and also have access to work shadowing opportunities.

Client Service Executive

The role of the Client Service Executive (CSE) is client and adviser service focused. It is the CSE’s responsibility is to ensure client on-boarding and ongoing service queries are managed efficiently and in a timely manner.

• Accurate and timely client data entry onto TrinityBridge and third party platforms / systems to specified Service Level Agreement
• Ongoing client communication regarding meetings, arranging appointments, diary management and processing of client queries and instructions - be that directly or by referring to the relevant team, as appropriate
• Preparing meeting packs, annual review packs and valuations for client appointments
• Document management - ensure documentation is scanned, saved and archived in accordance with department operating procedures
• Liaising and working with colleagues within the Practice to ensure success and operational efficiency and profitability

Paraplanner

To support Advisers, and ultimately clients, in the advice giving process with suitability reports, product research and technical analysis.

• Discuss client objectives with the Adviser during debrief. Identify any shortfalls in client information and discuss with the Adviser.
• Request and review all necessary information and undertake financial analysis to produce financial reports for discussion with the Adviser.
• Undertake research to identify suitable solutions to meet the client’s needs.
• Request and obtain information / comparisons for analysis by the Adviser within agreed timeframes, in addition to application forms and other associated paperwork.
• Consider current and future allocation of assets for investment strategy with regard to client risk profile.
• Prepare draft recommendation reports to be discussed and signed off by the Adviser.

Please note this job description is a guide and current duties of the job can be varied from time to time. The job holder may be expected to carry out duties as requested that are deemed to be within their capabilities.

We would love to hear from you if you are :

• Final year in sixth form / college with predicted grade requirements of ABB, or have no more than one year out of formal education having achieved these grade requirements.
• Keen interest in learning about financial services
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent time-management and organisational skills
• Self-motivated, proactive and able to use your initiative
• Willingness to learn
• Inquisitive
• Team player
• Excellent attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Recruitment Process

• Applications close on 9th January 2026
• Application screening
• Initial call with Talent Team
• Assessment centre – 12th March 2026

At TrinityBridge we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick every box. We celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity and are open to discuss flexible work options to help you balance your work and home life.

We appreciate that from time to time, recruitment agencies will have speculative CVs that they may wish to submit to our Talent Acquisition team in relation to a specific role.

To avoid any ambiguity around fees, please note that speculative CVs received by TrinityBridge, that have not been authorised in advance, by us, will be ineligible for an agency fee. Thank you.