AFH Wealth Management is proud to be one of the UK’s leading independent financial advisory and wealth management firms. We believe that our success starts with our people. If you are determined to succeed and eager to take on new challenges, you’ll find a variety of exciting career opportunities at AFH. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity offering fully remote or hybrid working, and a competitive salary and range of benefits.
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.
Social perks - To recognise and celebrate employees' great work we are all invited to our annual Christmas and Summer parties.
Pension - We offer a contributory pension scheme with Royal London as well as death-in-service benefit.
Bonus scheme - All AFH employees are offered a competitive salary and a discretionary annual bonus, following completion of a year’s service.
Claim cashback on a wide selection of health and wellbeing initiatives, including discounted health club memberships and free healthcare benefits.
Professional development - We are committed to helping you reach your potential by offering tailored learning and development programmes to pursue your career goals.
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.
As our Paraplanner you will typically:
Participate in and delivering comprehensive financial research, within set SLAs, on products and investments on an independent basis using company-approved research tools
Prepare and delivering bespoke investment reports, within set SLAs, to clients through the analysis of existing investment portfolios and comparison against suitable benchmarks
Prepare complex financial planning reports, within set SLAs, in multiple financial planning areas
Participating in firm research projects, adhering to set deadlines, as and if required
What we are looking for in our ideal Paraplanner:
Diploma in Financial Planning
Demonstration of knowledge, interest and experience in personal financial planning and in the construction of financial planning research and suitability reports
Experience in an IFA environment, demonstrating quality communications of constructive feedback
An ability to demonstrate strong report-writing skills
Aptitude in Microsoft Office
Key Risk Responsibilities:
Delivery of accurate and thorough research, calculations, New Business Investment Reports and FPRs to advisers
Contribution into technical and regulatory development of advisers and/or staff on a specific case basis
Contribution into technical and regulatory development of Trainee Paraplanners
With over 30 years of experience and more than 200 accredited advisers nationwide, AFH is one of the UK’s leading independent financial advisory firms.