Our client is a reputable and long-established firm of Independent Financial Advisers seeking to appoint an additional Paraplanner due to continued growth and success.

Working in collaboration with Financial Advisers, 4 other Paraplanners and a team of Administrator the successful Candidate will be to prepare recommendations and produce suitability reports in line with company policy, including implementing recommendations and reviewing the client's financial affairs, and preparing and maintaining client records. You will be working in collaboration with Financial Advisers and other colleagues as well as dealing effectively with queries from clients and other parties and promoting the company's services in a professional and FCA compliant manner.

Responsibilities

" You will record your client communications including client related communications with third parties. Client communications and client related communications should be recorded on the client's file in line with company policy in clear and intelligible English.

" You will collect and collate information and data about (and from) the client in accordance with the principle of 'knows your client' and ensure all the required compliance documentation is present and correct.

" You will ensure that all 'know your client' evidence and information is recorded in line with company policy in clear and intelligible English.

" You will discuss with the Financial Adviser the client's objectives, identifying and obtaining the information necessary to compile a financial planning report.

" Working in collaboration with the Financial Adviser you will review the client's investment portfolio, asset allocation, risk profile etc..

" You will obtain information, quotes, illustrations and product details, and provide comparisons for analysis.

" Preparing suitability letters and reports for approval by the Senior Paraplanner and the Financial Adviser in line with company policy and prepare associated accompanying documentation as required

" You may at times be required to assist and provide support with administrative functions, for example: new business processing, rebalances and organising future planning meetings with the client on behalf of the Financial Adviser.

" You will commit to continuous personal development, keeping knowledge up to date and retaining supporting records for review.

The successfully candidate will need to have proven experience working as a Paraplanner within a firm of Financial Advisers writing reports for a range of products including Pensions and Investments. You will have solid communication and articulation skills as well a high level of competency in Excel as well as strong technical skills and attention to detail is key.

Our client is looking for a strong team player with a can-do attitude towards the daily challenges of an exceptionally busy practice who is prepared to learn and to invest time to maximise their own potential.

For further information please contact one of specialist consultant quoting NJR 15349