Associate Advisor - Connacht

Ifac Ireland; Balla; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blended WFH

Bike to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Well-being benefits

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

Ifac Financial Planning is recruiting a full-time Associate Advisor to service clients in Connacht. You will provide advice across Life Assurance, Pensions, Investments and Savings and work closely with the Head of Financial Planning to drive growth in the region.

The role requires a QFA qualification and at least two years’ experience in financial services, with a strong client service ethic, excellent communication, and a growth mindset.

Qualifications

• QFA qualification required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in financial services.
• Strong client service ethic and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and grow professionally.
• People-focused with growth mindset and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice across Life, Pensions, Investments and Savings.
• Develop new business and service an existing client book.
• Collaborate with Senior Advisory teams to review client needs.

Skills

Client service

Excellent communication

Growth mindset

Willingness to learn

Team collaboration

Education

QFA qualification

Job description

Recruitment: Associate Advisor - Connacht

Are you ready to join a high-performing Financial Planning team delivering excellent client advise and outcomes?

Ifac Financial Planning provides advice and guidance to our members in the areas of Life Assurance, Pensions, Investments and Savings. Due to continued growth and expansion, we are currently recruiting a full-time Associate Advisor to join our talented team in the Connacht Region.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Associate Advisor to join our talented team of proactive professional advisors servicing clients in Connacht region. This role is an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding career in one of Ireland's fastest growing professional service Firms. The successful candidate will work closely with our Head of Financial Planning at Ifac - to drive the next phase of growth and client impact across the region.

About Ifac

Founded in 1975, Ifac is Ireland's specialist professional services firm for the farming, food, agri, and family business sectors. We are an award-winning employer and one of Ireland's Top Ten Accountancy firms. Ifac is also one of Ireland’s Top 200 Employers 2025 as listed by the Irish Independent in partnership with Statista, and a PrimeGlobal member firm. As Ireland's largest farming, food, and agribusiness professional services firm, ifac is proud to be certified as a B Corporation (B Corp).

Our Purpose

Ifac's purpose is to help its clients to build profitable sustainable futures, so that people and communities across Ireland can thrive.

Our Ambition

With a strong focus on global best practice, Ifac has set its ambition to be a global leader in agrifood advisory, while also driving growth and excellence in Ireland's dynamic SME sector.

Why Join Ifac?

At Ifac, We Are More Than Just a Workplace – We Are a Community Of Professionals Committed To Growth, Innovation, And Sector Leadership. When You Join Our Team, You’ll Have The Opportunity To

• Work with industry-leading experts and clients in Ireland’s farming, food, agribusiness, and SME sectors.
• Be part of a values-driven culture emphasising collaboration, commitment, energy, respect, and foresight.
• Build a great career, help us achieve our ambitions and help shape the future of Ireland’s business landscape.
• Enjoy a competitive compensation package, including performance-based bonuses and significant opportunities for professional growth.

Making an impact

We build strong client connections through great service, sectoral expertise, and deep engagement. Many of our clients have been with us for generations and we have helped those families build and retain wealth, transition assets, and optimize opportunities. Our Associate Advisor will be a trusted advisor and help our clients develop long-term financial strategies based on their goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing advice and guidance to our members in the area of Life, Pensions, Investments and Savings.
• Responsible for developing new business and servicing an existing book of clients.
• Working closely with our Senior Advisory teams in our local offices to regularly assess clients’ financial situations and needs.

You Will Have

• A QFA qualification.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in the financial services industry, providing financial advice to individuals and businesses.
• A strong client service ethic.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A willingness to learn and grow professionally.
• A people person with a growth mindset.
• Accessible and open to our team members; always willing to listen, learn and support.
• Ready to participate in a range of high-impact projects including business development.

Rewards

Our Associate Advisor will receive;

• Market-leading compensation and benefits package.
• Substantial employer pension contribution.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Supportive family orientated workplace policies.
• Blended WFH.
• Opportunities for internal growth and development.
• Access to a bike to work scheme.
• Access to an employee assistance programme.
• Well-being benefits, including the Digital Doctor programme.
• Regular wellness, social, and charity activities throughout the year.
• Voucher at Christmas.