Paraplanner
At present my client is looking to add an experienced Paraplanner to complement their team of existing professionals. My clients approach, together with a loyal client base and a talented team, makes being a Paraplanner a great opportunity for someone who shares my clients ethos and values.
The role
As a Paraplanner you will have the opportunity to provide a more holistic financial planning solution, with access to a hub of knowledge, built up by the firms’ Partners who between them have over 50 years’ experience working in the sector.
You'll support the Financial Planners in a variety of ways, ensuring a fully compliant service and excellent client experience is maintained at all times, with a view to developing your industry knowledge and experience of presenting research to clients.
Responsibilities
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* Analysis - full analysis of clients’ requirements, development of cash flow models and accurate recording of client data
* Solutions - construction of financial planning solutions (investment, retirement, long term care planning, tax and IHT planning) supported by the production of computer models and reports
* Recommendations - preparation of letters and reports (liaising with administrators), taking full responsibility for the client files and back office IT records throughout the advice process
* Reviews - preparation of client reviews, updating cash flow models, investment performance reviews and production of supporting reports, discussion documents and computer models
* Client Relationship Building - servicing client’s day to day needs, liaison by telephone, letter, email and attending meetings, including presenting solutions and recommendations
* Coordination - working with colleagues within the Financial Planning team to ensure application and provider forms are prepared as required and clients are updated throughout the process
* Partners – working with other professional advisers e.g. Solicitors and Accountants to implement an agreed action plan
Requirements
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* Chartered Financial Planner status – preferable or willingness to work towards
* A minimum of a Diploma in Financial Planning and a requirement to keep abreast of compliance and regulatory changes
* Four years industry experience – preferable • Excellent administrative, research, report writing and communication skills
* Excellent analytical skills with a preference for working in a structured, planned manner
* Ongoing self-development to maintain appropriate level of CPD for role
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Private Medical Insurance post probation
- Attractive Employee Pension Scheme (7.5% employer & minimum 3% employee)
- 25 days Annual Leave (plus buy and sell up to 5 days)
- Office Christmas close (3-days)
- Life Assurance
- Health cash plan
- Hybrid working
- Discretionary performance related bonus
- Employee Assistance Programme
- And lots of flexible benefits to choose from