Policy Services is an independent financial advising firm established in 2002.
As part of the St James's Place Wealth Management Group, we specialise in improving administrative efficiency for financial advisers across the UK.
Trusted by over 2,000 advisers, we are dedicated to simplifying processes and delivering high-quality financial solutions.
Our commitment is to provide unparalleled support and expertise to our partners in the financial advising industry.
Policy Services is a Financial Adviser based in Linlithgow, Scotland.
An exciting full-time role for an experienced paraplanner has arisen in our Advice area.
The paraplanner role is integral to the advisory team and the successful candidate will be a key member of the team.
On occasion, you will support the administration team and as such your role may require you to help others complete their duties.
The organisation uses a bespoke system which has been created by our IT team, you will be provided with the necessary training to become fluent in its use.
In the role, you will be required to produce high quality, detailed suitability reports, with a strong focus on compliance.
You will collaborate with Financial Advisers to ensure client objectives and goals are met and the client experience is supported.
The role holder will have strong paraplanning experience (3 years) and hold the Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning as a minimum.
As a fully competent paraplanner, you will demonstrate an excellent application of technical knowledge and skills, showing an ability to undertake technical, precise and detailed work to a consistently high standard.
You will have a sound understanding of financial products, FCA principles and regulatory standards.
Liaise with and support advisers and introducers to fulfil financial planning needs for clients.
Conduct in-depth research and analysis to identify suitable solutions and produce cash flow modelling scenarios, as required.
Liaise with providers to obtain information about existing plans and policies and potential investments.
Determine client objectives and priorities, including attitude to risk and capacity for loss.
Prepare suitability reports and appendices for advice cases, including tax calculations where required.
Dedicate time to ensure you meet continuous professional development requirements and maintain your product and technical knowledge.
Collaborate with the advisers and other paraplanners to research and produce data for our Centralised Investment Proposition, providing a summary to be reviewed by the internal Investment Committee for review and acceptance.
Process incoming correspondence correctly in line with data protection procedures.
Have a sound understanding of the financial services industry, FCA principles and regulatory standards Be proficient in Microsoft Office (with advanced Word/Excel skills) and have a high level of working knowledge across different provider platforms.
Have a collaborative approach to working with Financial Advisers and other team members, to ensure great client service and outcomes. Have experience (3 years) and hold the Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning as a minimum.