About the Company: Join a dynamic and forward-thinking financial planning firm dedicated to providing exceptional service and tailored financial solutions to our clients. We value professionalism, ethical standards, and a diverse workplace, and we are looking for an experienced Paraplanner to join our team.
Qualifications and Attributes:
Essential:
- Minimum 3 years of continuous experience in a Financial Planning Firm.
- Minimum 2 years of continuous experience as a Paraplanner.
- Regulated Diploma in Financial Planning (Level 4) or equivalent.
- In-depth understanding of the UK financial regulatory framework and legislation.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative working style.
- High level of attention to detail.
- Demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace.
- Ability to work effectively within a team and under the supervision of the Technical Team Leader.
- Strong multitasking and prioritization skills.
- Capable of thriving in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
Desirable:
- Ability to give and receive specific, constructive feedback.
- Ability to consider multiple viewpoints in decision-making.
- Persuasive and confident with details and facts.
- Working towards Chartered Status or willingness to pursue Chartered status in the future.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, FCA Statements of Principle & Code of Practice, and FCA rules at all times.
- Adhere to the firm's Compliance, TCF, T&C, AML, Data Protection, and Data Security Procedures.
- Maintain a thorough understanding of the firm's compliance procedures, including record-keeping requirements.
- Achieve the required level of competency within the initial six-month probationary period.
- Understand the firm's employee handbook and associated policies.
Key Tasks:
- Accurately interpret advisers' client files to ascertain the client's needs and advisers' instructions, translating this into a Financial Planning Report.
- Conduct appropriate research and analysis to determine the most suitable providers, products, and investment funds to meet client needs.
- Keep the Technical Team Leader updated on the nature of advice being passed through paraplanning.
- Coordinate with the Compliance Team for work requiring pre-sale authorization.
- Prepare reports within agreed timescales.
- Ensure Financial Planning Reports are accurate in spelling and composition.
- Maintain and regularly update recorded data (Paraplanning log).
- Commit to a Personal Development Plan and uphold all performance standards required by the firm.