Paraplanner Route to Adviser

Paraplanner Defined Route to Adviser

Are you an ambitious Paraplanner seeking to start your journey as an Adviser?

Do you want to work with HNW clients?

Are you interested in a firm that has its own DFM team, providing truly bespoke advice?

Due to continued expansion, we have been retained by a prestigious boutique Wealth Planning firm, with an in-house DFM team, to recruit an ambitious Paraplanner seeking a fast-track route to becoming a Financial Planner.

Joining the business as a Paraplanner, you will work closely with the Advisors and attend meetings, where you will be introduced to new and existing clients, enabling you to start building relationships with them to understand the key skills required to become a high-calibre Financial Planner.

The business works collaboratively as a team, and this role offers full support and guidance to ensure you become a trusted Financial Planner, capable of attending client meetings to secure new clients, as well as managing clients handed to you.

Responsibilities

• Assist Financial Advisers in managing clients' planning needs and solutions, including assessing and researching options and solutions.
• Be an additional point of contact when Advisers are unavailable and develop relationships of trust with clients, managing all client-related enquiries in a timely manner.
• Attend client meetings with Financial Planners.
• Draft and present detailed financial reports, including suitability letters, transfer recommendations, and product illustrations.
• Deal with insurance/investment companies, as required, to obtain client policy information or new illustrations and product information.

Knowledge

• 2+ years of post-qualified relevant experience.
• Strong all-round technical knowledge of financial planning principles, investment products, pension transfers, taxation, and client suitability.
• Understanding of FCA regulations and compliance related to financial advice.
• Proficiency in drafting and presenting detailed financial reports.
• Maintain and update your knowledge through continual professional development (CPD) and examinations, where suitable.

Qualifications

• A University degree, with a minimum of 2:1.
• Level 4 Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning or CISI Investment Advice Diploma.
• Adhere to the T&C scheme to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities and proficiency at multi-tasking.
• Highly numerate, with the ability to analyse financial data and provide insights.
• Meticulous attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy and compliance.
• Professional, presentable, and a motivated self-starter.