Financial Consultant - Partnerships Team

Cornmarket Group Financial Services Ltd.; Donegal; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Career development support

Generous annual leave

Pension contributions

Health insurance or wellness subsidy

Fully paid family leave

Performance-related bonus/commission

Income protection and life cover

Discounts on financial products

Wellbeing programme

Employee Assistance Programme

Active Sports & Social Club

Job summary

Cornmarket Group Financial Services Ltd. is seeking Financial Consultants to join the Partnerships Team in Donegal.

You will consult with public sector clients to understand their financial needs, offering tailored guidance and solutions across income protection, insurance and pensions. The role emphasizes building lasting relationships, delivering educational sessions, and maintaining regulatory standards within a dynamic, supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• APA or QFA qualification (or willingness to work towards these qualifications) with full educational support
• Experience in customer-facing roles (sales experience helpful but not essential)
• Experience within a financial services environment is an advantage
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Good attention to detail and confidence working with numbers
• Ability to manage time effectively and balance priorities
• Comfortable working towards goals in a supportive team environment
• Commitment to regulatory and compliance frameworks
• Presentation experience desirable
• Diverse backgrounds encouraged; emphasis on relationship-building, client focus and learning alongside expertise

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with public sector employees and their families
• Conduct comprehensive financial wellbeing consultations to understand needs and goals
• Provide tailored financial guidance and recommend suitable solutions
• Support clients with income protection, life insurance, pensions and retirement planning
• Deliver presentations and educational sessions in public sector workplaces
• Create exceptional customer experiences at every interaction
• Respond professionally to customer enquiries and referrals
• Build long-term customer relationships through specialist advice and ongoing support
• Work towards agreed business goals with a customer-first approach
• Maintain high standards of compliance and regulatory excellence
• Continue developing financial services knowledge and expertise
• Comply with risk control and regulatory requirements
• Maintain commercial awareness relevant to this role

Skills

Customer-facing experience

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Regulatory & compliance awareness

Relationship-building

Goal-oriented in teamwork

Willingness to pursue QFA/APA

Education

APA or QFA qualification

Job description

Who We Are

At Cornmarket, we support the financial wellbeing of public servants and their families. For over 50 years, we’ve focused on understanding the needs of those working in the public sector, helping our clients access a wide range of financial services—from car, home, health and life insurance to income protection and retirement planning.

We’re proud of the positive impact our work has on individuals, families and communities.

Role Purpose

We are currently recruiting Financial Consultants to join our Partnerships Team in Donegal, supporting our public sector clients.

In this role, you will work closely with clients to understand their financial needs and goals, helping them make informed decisions about their financial future. You’ll provide tailored advice, identify opportunities to support their wellbeing, and recommend appropriate financial solutions.

This is a fast-paced and collaborative environment, where success is supported through training, coaching and teamwork.

All Financial Consultants receive8 weeks of comprehensive training before starting the role. While QFA status (or working towards it) is desirable, we are committed to supporting you—full educational support is provided for those who wish to gain this qualification.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Build trusted relationships with public sector employees and their families

• Conduct comprehensive financial wellbeing consultations to understand customers' needs and goals

• Provide tailored financial guidance and recommend suitable solutions

• Support clients with products such as income protection, life insurance, pensions, retirement planning, and tax services

• Deliver presentations and educational sessions within public sector workplaces, including schools and hospitals

• Create exceptional customer experiences at every interaction

• Respond professionally and efficiently to customer enquiries and referrals

• Build long-term customer relationships through specialist advice and ongoing support

• Work towards agreed business goals while maintaining a customer-first approach

• Maintain the highest standards of compliance and regulatory excellence

• Continue developing your financial services knowledge and expertise

• Complying with risk control and regulatory requirements that are relevant to this role

• Maintaining commercial awareness relevant to this role

What We Offer

We believe in supporting our people both professionally and personally, offering:

• Flexible working, including work-from-home options through ourCornmarket Flex programme

• Strong investment in your career development, including financial and professional qualifications

• Generous annual leave (increases with service) and the option to purchase additional leave

• Competitive and flexible pension contributions

• Health insurance or wellness subsidy

• Fully paid family leave (including maternity, paternity and surrogacy)

• Performance-related bonus/commission structure

• Income protection and life cover

• Discounts on financial products

• A comprehensive wellbeing programme

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Active Sports & Social Club

Skills & Experience

We value a range of experiences and encourage applications even if you don’t meet every requirement.

• APA, QFA or a willingness to work towards these qualifications (fully supported)

• Experience in customer-facing roles (sales experience is helpful but not essential)

• Experience within a financial services environment is an advantage

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

• Good attention to detail and confidence working with numbers

• Ability to manage your time effectively and balance priorities

• Comfortable working towards goals in a supportive team environment

• Commitment to working within regulatory and compliance frameworks

• Presentation experience desirable

• We recognise that successful consultants come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. If you're excited about this opportunity but don't meet every requirement listed, we encourage you to apply. We value relationship-building skills, client focus, and a commitment to learning alongside technical expertise.

Regulatory Information

This role is classified as a Controlled Function under the Central Bank Reform Act 2010. Any offer of employment will be subject to meeting the Fitness and Probity standards set by the Central Bank, including required due diligence checks.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Cornmarket, we are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace where everyone feels supported to succeed.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who may be returning to work, changing careers, or re-entering the workforce.

All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, family status, gender identity or expression, marital status, membership of the Traveller Community, national origin, race, religion or sexual orientation.

We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process—please contact our Talent Acquisition team if you need support.