Our client is an established independent investment adviser firm who are looking for an experienced Senior Paraplanner to join the team.

The Senior Paraplanner analyses trading client portfolios and accounts to provide FCA regulated advice on areas such as pension transfers, bond surrenders, investment taxation and account structure suitability. Reporting to your team leader, in this role you will be client-facing and expected to conduct fact finding discussions, write suitability reports, and deliver the advice to clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct fact finding calls with clients to evaluate client objectives, portfolio holdings, time-horizon, cash flow needs, and financial situation to determine a suitable asset allocation recommendation
• Review and formulate plans for clients with highly specialised situations
• Review clients’ existing pension and investment bond arrangements to determine whether a transfer/surrender is suitable
• Communicate advice to clients directly
• Prepare written proposals and recommendations for transfers and present this advice to them to confirm understanding
• Work with other departments to provide best client outcomes through developing new resources and providing training
• Work on ad hoc projects to improve the efficiency of the Group
• Adhere to the T&C scheme to ensure regulatory compliance related to the provision of regulated advice

Key Requirements:

• University degree or equivalent combination of education/experience
• Level 4 Qualification – CII Regulated Diploma in Financial Planning or CISI Investment Advice Diploma preferable
• 3+ years financial services experience required
• Very strong understanding of Financial Planning principles and client suitability
• Experience working with accuracy and ability to organise/time-manage
• Quantitative in nature
• Ability to work under pressure and in a dynamic team environment
• It is a requirement to undergo an initial Fit and Proper (F&P) assessment before performing the role independently, and annual Fit & Proper Assessments will be required to ensure you remain F&P to carry out the functions of this role

Please note, should feedback not be received within 28 days due to the large volume of applications, unfortunately, your application has been unsuccessful. However, we may be in touch with similar relevant opportunities.

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