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Job summary
A leading financial services provider in Greater London is seeking a Financial Planner to discuss client objectives and conduct financial analyses. You will need a Regulated Diploma in Financial Planning and strong communication skills. The role requires the ability to prioritize tasks, follow compliance guidelines, and prepare recommendation reports. Enthusiastic candidates with a proactive approach will thrive in this position. The firm offers a structured environment for aspiring financial professionals.
Qualifications
- Minimum of Regulated Diploma in Financial Planning (CII) or equivalent.
- Understanding of the Financial Planning process.
- Ability to work without supervision and follow business processes.
Responsibilities
- Discuss client objectives and identify information shortfalls.
- Undertake financial analysis to produce reports.
- Research suitable solutions for client needs.
Skills
Education
- 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.
- Consider current and future allocation of assets for investment strategy with regard to client risk profile.
- Check all compliance paperwork and internal sign off documents are present.
- Prepare draft recommendation reports to be discussed and signed off by the Adviser. Ensure any recommendations detailed in a report are in line with any internal guidance/procedures and the up‑to‑date report template is used.
- Request and obtain application forms and other associated paperwork.
- Submit paperwork when advice taken up in accordance with Company procedures. Ensure all paperwork is in order.
- Ensure appropriate data is accurately recorded on Company back‑office system(s) and updated in line with Company procedures.
- On-going servicing of clients, for example withdrawals or fund switches.
- Ensure adherence to Department's and Company procedures, including all Compliance guidelines, and Department's Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)/objectives.
- Minimum of Regulated Diploma in Financial Planning (CII) or equivalent.
- Understanding of the Financial Planning process, including any Paraplanning department's processes and procedures, and ensure that these are followed in all instances.
- Ability to work within defined business processes and to achieve agreed outcomes without supervision.
- Ability to multi‑task and to prioritise and plan own workload.
- Strong IT skills.
- Good report writing and communication skills.
- A "can do" approach.
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