We are delighted to be representing this well established financial planning firm who aim to offer the highest quality, most accessible financial planning service in the UK. They are committed to building real, face-to-face relationships with each of their clients, many of whom view them as friends and partners.
People are at the heart of financial planning and with this in mind they offer a competitive package of staff benefits to including working a 4 day week but being paid for 5 days! They offer real training and support to develop yourself and your career to include professional qualifications.
Overview of role
To provide technical and research support to Financial Planners in the delivery of their advice to clients. This support includes completing research and analysis, preparing suitability letters and writing client reports. This list is not exhaustive and liable to change.
Specific duties and responsibilities:
To provide support to the Financial Planners
Preparation of new and existing client Cashflows ready for Cashflow meetings and Annual Strategy meetings
Receiving instructions from meeting notes/tasks from Financial Planners
Contacting third parties and providers to gather detailed information
Generating and accurately saving research undertaken in a structured and consistent format
Writing Suitability Letters that are accurate, personalised and match the client's objectives
Provide all appropriate appendices, illustrations, applications and Key features documentation for Suitability Letters and Reports
Supporting the Paraplanner with the annual ISA reporting to ensure all clients (where applicable) has utilised the annual ISA allowances
Carrying out all tasks in a manner consistent with regulatory and internal compliance procedures
Keep up to date with legislation and product changes by attending and maintaining continuous professional development
Ability to work efficiently under own initiative with impeccable attention to detail
Assisting and covering the Professional Support Role when required
Open, scan, and distribute the post each morning
To meet and greet clients and guests as they arrive at the office in a friendly and professional manner as per the documented process. Provide tea and coffee
Prepare meeting rooms prior to clients or guests arriving
To be the first point of contact for incoming telephone calls
Make checks for Anti Money Laundering
Send Letters of Authority and Change of Service letters to providers
Frank and post all outgoing correspondence each evening
Mortgage related work if appropriate to your role
Proactively assisting with the mortgage process if appropriate, including New Business and liaising with clients, Providers/Lenders and solicitors to progress the mortgage application
Updating the mortgage expiry schedule spreadsheet with the mortgage expiry deal dates.
Miscellaneous
Attend weekly team meetings & monthly Open Forum meetings for the Professional support team.
Provide minutes of team meetings and post
Qualifications
Ideally you would have GCSEs Grades in Mathematics and English and hold the Diploma in Financial Planning or equivalent, or working towards. The candidate must be prepared to towards obtaining the Certified Financial Planner qualification.
The candidate must also have good IT skills and excellent telephone manner.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) should be undertaken to develop skills and knowledge.
Benefits
4 Day Week, no condensed hours for full-time pay
Working hours Mon-Thurs 9am-5pm (30minutes for lunch)
Free Parking outside the office
Discretionary bonus
Company Pension Scheme
Annual Team Away Days
Summer Socials
Annual Client Event
End of Year party
PMI after 12 months service
Support with qualifications
Training and support to help you be the best you can be
Trainee Paraplanner, Cardiff (CW-1935)
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