Paraplanner / Trainee Financial Adviser

We are currently recruiting for a Financial Planning practice in Chingford who are looking for a Paraplanner wo is looking to move into a Financial Adviser to join their team. They are looking for someone who is ready to take that next step into Financial Advice. Must be Level 4 qualified.

Purpose

• To provide financial planning reports for clients following adviser client meetings
• To support the advisers with pre-meeting client review information and post meeting review letters and ensure all agreed action is carried out by support staff

Main functions

• Prepare and collate the pre-meeting packs for client reviews including portfolio valuations provided by the portfolio analyst
• To write-up comprehensive financial planning reports as agreed with adviser
• Obtain KFIs, product information and provider application forms for adviser for new business
• To deal with client enquiries and respond in a professional and courteous manner
• To maintain and update client information on back office systems

Detailed tasks and requirements

• Provision of technical financial planning reports for clients using our templated report as a guide having agreed the key objectives, plan and recommendations with the adviser following the client meeting
• Write client letters relating to the annual reviews that are conducted by the adviser with a summary of the clients financial situation, agreed actions relating to the portfolio and any further planning or arrangements to be undertaken
• Make appointments with clients for adviser
• Attend client meetings with adviser and take notes
• Update back office systems

Other key tasks

• Provide technical information on policies and plans to clients and team members as required in writing

Knowledge and experience

• Back office system experience use such as IRESS, use of software research systems for products and funds, cashflow planning and pensions switching tools
• High technical knowledge of financial services products and financial markets
• Experience of financial report writing to a high level to include pensions, investments and tax-planning, particularly inheritance tax

Qualifications

• Minimum A level education, preferably University degree
• Diploma in financial services, preferably working to or achieved chartered
• Highly proficient on word and excel

Key Skills/attributes

• Clear and articulate verbal communication skills
• Highly motivated to succeed
• Strong ability with written grammar
• Good telephone manner
• Smart and professional presentation
• Ability to work in a small team

Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join a small firm of independent financial advisers supporting the managing partner and one other chartered adviser with a view to career progression to adviser and potentially partnership involvement if desired. Clients are high net worth individuals who expect a high level of personal service and have been introduced by other professionals such as accountants and solicitors.

Attractive remuneration package which includes employee benefits.