We are currently recruiting for a very successful Financial Planning practice based in Hitchin who are looking to recruit a Paraplanner. There is also scope to become a Financial Planner down the line.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical, research and administrative support to develop suitable client recommendations
• Produce all relevant paperwork and regulatory requirements for the Adviser to present potential solutions to clients.
• Produce compliant and detailed Client Suitability Reports
• Assist in the management of client relationships including receiving client phone calls and providing information of a technical nature if requested.
• Produce regular client portfolio reviews, technical and industry updates with relevant additional commentary to support the client proposition.
• Liaise on a proactive basis with the Adviser on a regular and structured basis to work on cases and provide updates.

Key responsibilities include:

• Contacting prospects or clients toarrange meetings and update current information, gather necessary information from client so that a financial analysis can be completed
• Review the client’s financial statements, legal documents, and other data.
• Prepare summaries of: the client’s goals and objectives, the client’s present situation, the effect of their current arrangements on future circumstances using relevant financial planning tools
• Prepare detailed options for the Adviser to consider supporting the client’s financial planning objectives.
• Prepare calculations summarising the clients’ investment management needs, critical illness, disability and life insurance needs.
• Prepare proposals for the solution that the Adviser has selected for the client including approved product illustrations and literature and establish details on the chosen investment platform where applicable.

Competence / Knowledge / Skills required

• A minimum of two years’ experience in a similar role within Financial Services
• Diploma level qualified (or working towards)
• Highly detail conscious
• Strong background in client and product administration
• Effective communication skills gained within a client facing role
• Knowledge and experience of the advice process and regulatory requirements
• Working knowledge of Investment platforms, their operation and processes.
• Experience of Intelliflo and CRM systems