Job description
This is a full-time, permanent opportunity and in return, you will receive a competitive salary and range of benefits.
The purpose of this role is to offer constructive technical advice support to advisers and other stakeholders of the business at the initial and final stages of the advice process.
As our Senior Advice Technician, you will typically:
1. Enhance advisory outcomes and solutions through direct discussion on complex financial planning cases with advisers
2. Provide clear and considered professional judgement and decision on cases which carry the potential for a higher risk impact to client, firm and advisers
3. Respond to routine and advanced advice queries from other teams, conducting detailed research as required to provide fully informed responses
4. Provide support in performing enhanced post audit review assessment of advice cases and evaluation of standards
5. Provide support to the Advice Assurance Manager in delivering induction and training for new recruits as needed
6. Maintain a high standard of technical and regulatory competence and comprehensive knowledge of financial planning through consistent annual CPD activities in line with the firms T&C Scheme
7. Actively contribute to the technical and regulatory advancement and development of Advice Technicians through knowledge sharing and guidance.
What we are looking for in our ideal Senior Advice Technician:
8. Chartered Financial Planner status or actively working to final stages of becoming Chartered
9. Commitment and willingness to pursuing further professional qualifications relevant to the role
10. Demonstrate excellent knowledge and strong interest in the personal and corporate financial planning principles and regulatory requirements
11. Experience in the supporting of financial advisers including providing constructive scrutiny and feedback of case files including KYC, research and Financial Planning Reports
12. Ability to prioritise and manage workflow in a fast-paced environment
13. Aptitude in Microsoft Office, cash-flow analysis and knowledge of research systems is preferable
Benefits and Perks
14. Flexible working & holidays - Enjoy flexible working and competitive holiday allowance, with annual buy & sell scheme options and your birthday off. Plus, additional holiday days for long service
15. Social perks - To recognise and celebrate employees' great work we are all invited to our annual Christmas and Summer parties
16. Pension - We offer a contributory pension scheme with Royal London as well as death-in-service benefit.
17. Bonus scheme - All employees are offered a competitive salary and a discretionary annual bonus, following completion of a year's service
18. Health and well-being - The MediCash app puts your health in the palm of your hands. Claim cashback on a wide selection of health and well-being initiatives, including discounted health club memberships and free healthcare benefits
19. Professional development - We are committed to helping you reach your potential by offering tailored learning and development programmes to pursue your career goals
20. Shopping discounts - Our employees can choose from many retailers to get discounts or cashback on everyday purchases from our favourite high street clothing stores to our go-to supermarkets, as well as access to free online training courses