Job Description
Bond Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting an experienced Paraplanner on behalf of our client, a very successful and well-established firm of Financial Planners based in Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire.
Role overview
To prepare research, written suitability reports and technical support to a team of Advisers, Senior Advisers and Partners
To ensure that the preparation of advice for clients (internal and external) is of the highest quality and is prepared in a timely manner
To assist the Technical Services Manager in mitigating and highlighting any risks to the business
To provide relevant MI data when requested to the Management Team
Responsibilities
Research, Technical Support, Written Reports and the Preparation of Advice To provide technical support, highlighting areas of possible business to Advisers
To use the approved research tools to provide the adviser with research to support their recommendations.
To analyse and research options for the advisers including products and providers as necessary
To deliver high quality reports in a timely manner, covering a variety of areas including Mortgages, Protection, Business Protection, Investments, Pensions and Inheritance Tax Planning
To ensure cases are submitted and any remedial follow up work is actioned in a timely and prompt manner
To highlight any areas of business or specific cases where there may be compliance concerns to the relevant Adviser and/or your Manager where appropriate
To follow Network Procedures and Protocol, liaising where required with the checking unit to ensure cases are compliant
Assisting the Technical Services Manager in mitigating and highlighting any risks to the company
Provide support to the Technical and Services Manager as required Assist other colleagues with any technical and compliance queries as required.
Flag any areas of the business where appropriate to mitigate risk and ensure quality is maintained.
Flag any areas or processes where processes are missing or inefficient.
Provide any MI data requested by the management team in a timely fashion as required
Other Duties
To Proactively suggest improvements for the continuing progression of the team and the Company
Assist with administration and New Business Pipeline as and where required, ensuring business is submitted and any New Business is followed through to completion
Use of Back Office system and any other systems as required
Qualifications Diploma in Financial Services (or working towards equivalent)
Knowledge An understanding of Mortgages, Protection, Business Protection, Investments, Pensions and Inheritance Tax Planning Experience A minimum of two years experience in Financial Services
If you feel you have the skills and experience and would be a suitable candidate for the role, please apply today and we will be in touch within 24 hours.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities Supporting the Client Manager team in research and analysis to meet client needs and objectives Supporting the Client Manager team in preparing client suitability and cash flow reports Help maintain business flow You may at times be required to assist and provide support with administrative functions, for example: new business processing, income matching, collating and providing management information and organising future planning meetings with the client on behalf of the Financial Adviser / Client Manager. Liaise with product providers and other third parties to acquire additional information that may be required in order to assess the clients needs and to formulate recommendations. Assist in identifying areas for planning and sourcing solutions suitable to meet the clients needs and objectives. This will include assisting in the preparation of tax calculations where necessary. Obtain information, quotes, illustrations and product details, and provide comparisons for analysis. Preparing client financial reviews Support the Client Manager in managing the research and analysis of financial products to meet client requirements You will commit to continuous personal development, keeping knowledge up to date and retaining supporting records for review. Ensuring that any business conducted is done in a responsible and compliant manner, meeting all legislative requirements, both internally and externally. Nature and scope of responsibilities Preparing and compiling financial analysis data Analysing client data and preparing cash flow analyses Researching products to support recommendations Assist the Client Manager in compiling financial planning recommendations and suitability reports Ensuring that all regulatory and compliance standards are met, complying with the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, the FCAs Conduct rules / FCA Statements of Principle & Code of Practice and the relevant rules from the FCA at all times. Liaising with product providers and other relevant third parties Ensuring that all client requirements are followed through to the appropriate conclusion Managing, recording and monitoring client reviews on behalf of the Adviser and Client Manager Assist the Client Manager to deal effectively with queries from clients through effective communication, ensuring a high-quality client experience at all times Organise future planning meetings with client when required Identify improvements to systems and work processes in the business Providing support to the Client Manager allowing them to focus on compiling the suitability report Working with both the adviser and client in implementing and maintaining the Personal Finance Portal (PFP) via Intelliflo Core competencies Desire to take more responsibility Keenness to develop and progress Attention to detail Efficient Client focussed Can do attitude Eagerness to learn It is important that the Client Manager and Client Manager Support work well together as a strong team, offering assistance to clients irrespective of whether or not the Financial Planner is available. You may be expected to cover for colleagues who are absent. The role holder may, from time to time, be required to undertake reasonable additional or other duties as are necessary to meet the needs of the business.