Position title
Paraplanner (J1158)
Description

Paraplanner- Sandbach (J1158)

IFA Practice in Sandbach are recruiting for a Paraplanner to work alongside 3 Advisers to support the smooth running of this professional IFA practice.

The firm currently employ 23 staff across two offices, they have a very close team and a professional yet very friendly atmosphere. The team are all well qualified and experienced, and they are knowledgeable with regards to compliance and what is expected of them.

This is a technical paraplanning support role, and is pivotal to the high quality service that the business prides its self on.

Responsibilities
  • To complete a number of non-client facing tasks involved in preparing and administrating a Financial Plan and / or Report for clients.
  • Keep up-to-date with new product, technical or legislative changes within the marketplace.
  • Comply at all times with the firm’s Compliance; Training & Competence; Complaints and Data Security policies / procedures.
  • To ensure that the firm’s clients are treated fairly at all times.
  • To work as part of a team alongside the firm’s advisers and administrators to provide clients with a professional ongoing Financial Planning experience.
  • To prepare and maintain client files
  • Once in receipt of a completed ‘factfind’, collate all the relevant quantitative detailed information required to compile a financial services report.
  • Check all paperwork / information is available to ensure that the client file meets the FCA’s rules and requirements.
  • Discuss the client’s needs and objectives with the relevant adviser.
  • To prepare recommendations.
  • Undertake research to identify suitable solutions to meet the client’s needs and objectives.
  • Prepare information for analysis by the adviser.
  • If applicable, liaise with the client’s legal and tax advisers.
  • Prepare draft recommendation report.
  • Discuss draft recommendation report with the relevant adviser. Obtain ‘sign-off’ by the relevant adviser.
  • To implement recommendations.
  • Prepare suitability reports in accordance with the agreed recommendations.
  • Ensure all compliance paperwork is in order.
  • If relevant, act on any changes made by the client.
  • Implement the chosen / agreed investment strategies.
  • To undertake client reviews
  • Act as main point of contact and deal effectively with queries from clients and other parties.
  • Establish and build strong relationships with clients.
  • If required, attend client meetings with adviser.
  • Organise future planning meetings with clients, in accordance with agree timescales.
  • Review investment portfolio, asset allocation, risk profile etc.
Qualifications
  • CII/Level 4 Diploma or close to achieving
Experience
  • Excellent inter-personal skills, both written and verbal.
  • Excellent report writing skills.
  • Accurate with good attention to detail.
  • Time management.
  • Detailed knowledge of the FCA’s rules and requirements.
  • Detailed knowledge of the FCA’s and the firm’s record keeping requirements.
  • Broad knowledge of the financial services sector.
  • High level of technical knowledge.
Job Benefits
  • £26,000 – £32,000
  • Company Pension
  • Qualifications supported
Contacts

For further information please use the details below, or apply in confidence using the 'Apply Now' button.

Diana Sproston

diana@threesixtyselection.com

0161 973 0133

 

Employment Type
Full Time
Beginning of employment
ASAP
Duration of employment
Permanent
Industry
Financial Planning
Working Hours
Full Time
Base Salary
£26,000-£32,000
Date posted
September 30, 2020
Valid through
October 31, 2020
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