Job Description
We are working with a growing UK-based financial planning and advisory firm providing holistic and tailored financial advice to individuals and families. The business has experienced strong growth in recent years and continues to expand its service offering and national presence, including involvement in merger and acquisition activity within the sector. They are seeking an experienced and technically capable Paraplanner to join our team and support the continued delivery of high-quality financial planning advice.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare detailed, accurate, and compliant suitability reports and recommendation letters across a wide range of financial products
* Review client fact-finds, risk profiling and objectives to ensure recommendations are appropriate and clearly documented
* Support Financial Planners with the preparation of client annual reviews
* Gather data, conduct valuations, review client objectives and prepare Annual Suitability Assessments in line with regulatory requirements
* Conduct detailed research across investment funds, pension schemes, tax wrappers, protection products and estate planning strategies
* Communicate with product providers to obtain policy information, valuations, illustrations and documentation
* Assist advisers with meeting preparation and post-meeting follow-ups
* Conduct Anti-Money Laundering checks and identity verification
* Ensure client records and documentation meet regulatory and internal compliance standards
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date records within the firm’s CRM and back-office systems
* Work closely with advisers, administrators, compliance teams and investment managers to ensure seamless client service
* Contribute to improving paraplanning processes, templates and best practices as the firm continues to grow
* Fully remote work can be considered
Skills & Experience
* Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Paraplanner within a UK financial planning or advisory firm
* Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning (DipPFS or equivalent Level 4 qualification)
* Strong knowledge of financial planning products including pensions (DC & DB), ISAs, GIAs, bonds, trusts and protection
* Experience conducting AML checks and maintaining regulatory standards
* Excellent report-writing ability with strong attention to detail
* Good understanding of FCA regulations, particularly around ongoing suitability and annual assessments
* Experience using financial planning and research tools such as CRM/back-office systems, cashflow modelling software, or investment research platforms
* Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and collaboratively
* Experience supporting a firm during or after merger and acquisition activity
* Familiarity with discretionary investment management, cashflow modelling and tax planning strategies
* Exposure to high-net-worth client cases and complex financial planning scenarios
If this sounds like the role for you, apply today