Associate Advisor - South Leinster

Ifac Ireland; Kilkenny; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading compensation

Employer pension contribution

Generous annual leave

Birthday leave

Blended WFH

Internal growth opportunities

Bike to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Well-being benefits

Job summary

Ifac Ireland is seeking an Associate Advisor to join our Financial Planning team, working closely with Partners and specialist teams to deliver high-quality client advice.

This client-facing role offers growth across life, pensions, investments and savings, with a path to develop through the region and contribute to the practice’s expansion.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in financial services.
• Strong communication and client service orientation.
• Willingness to learn and grow professionally.
• Integrity and growth mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial planning advice in Life, Pensions, Investments and Savings.
• Develop new business and service an existing client book.
• Collaborate with Senior Advisory teams to assess clients’ financial needs.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong client service ethic

Growth mindset

Team player

Education

QFA qualified

Job description

Recruitment: Associate Advisor – South Leinster

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

We are seeking an Associate Advisor to join our Financial Planning team talented and work closely with our Partners and specialist teams.

The Role

This role is an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding career in one of Ireland's fastest growing professional service Firms. Our Associate Advisors are client facing experts providing financial advice to ifac clients.

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, and agribusiness sectors. We are an award-winning employer and one of Ireland's Top Ten Accountancy firms.

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

Our new Associate Advisor will play a pivotal role in supporting our clients by providing comprehensive financial planning advice to ifac clients. Their responsibilities will include:

• The provision of advice and guidance to our members in the area of Life, Pensions, Investments and Savings.


• Responsibility 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.

Our new Associate Advisor will be a key member of our expert team and contribute to the growth and development of the Practice.

You Will Be

• QFA qualified.


• Have 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.


• Intelligent and energetic with the highest standard of integrity.


• 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.


• A trusted colleague.

Rewards

Our Associate Advisor will receive;

• Market-leading compensation and benefits package.


• Substantial employer pension contribution.


• Generous annual leave allowance.


• Birthday leave.


• 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 Digital Doctor.


• Regular wellness, social, and charity activities throughout the year.


• Voucher at Christmas.