Financial Planner (Employed)
Location: Devizes (with flexibility to also work from Bristol)
Salary: £45,000
Bonus: Baseline value £25,000, plus 10% on any initial business and 5% on ongoing achieved beyond that threshold
A Unique Opportunity
This is a rare opening for an ambitious and client‑centric Financial Planner to join a growing, forward‑thinking financial services firm. You will benefit from warm inbound leads generated through the website and inherit an existing client bank, providing a strong foundation for long‑term success and business growth.
This role offers a superb blend of autonomy, structure, and progression-ideal for someone motivated by delivering exceptional client outcomes while operating within a supportive, compliance‑driven environment.
Role Purpose
As an employed Financial Planner, you will provide regulated financial planning services to both prospective and existing clients, working closely with internal operations, investment teams, advisers, and compliance. Your work will ensure all recommendations meet FCA standards and internal policies.
This role suits someone who is:
Self‑motivated and proactive
Confident working independently
Fully committed to high‑quality service and regulatory excellence
Comfortable operating within defined processes and frameworks
Driven to grow a thriving client portfolioKey Responsibilities
Client Advice & Relationship Management
Engage and service existing clients, prospective clients, and introducers
Prepare compliant financial advice across:
Pensions
Investments
Insurance
Deliver suitability reports and ensure complete compliance with internal approval processes
Support advisers and clients relocating to/from the UK
Conduct due diligence on platforms and DFMsInternal Collaboration
Act as a key liaison between internal operations, advisers, compliance, and investment teams
Communicate effectively to ensure smooth case progression
Attend internal meetings, events, and mandatory CPD sessionsBusiness Development
Use approved materials to promote services and investment portfolios
Support new client acquisition, cross‑selling and retention strategies
Contribute to meeting growth objectives through exceptional service deliveryAdministration, Compliance & Security
Keep all CRM and administrative records accurate and up to date
Schedule and manage client appointments and reviews
Follow all GDPR, AML, KYC and FCA guidelines
Maintain secure working environments, both onsite and remotely
Submit all cases through compliance channels for approval
Participate in file checks, audits, and annual training refreshersQualifications & Experience
Minimum Requirements:
Level 4 Qualified or equivalent or close to
Minimum 2 years' experience in financial services
Strong digital literacy, including CRM and remote working toolsSkills & Attributes
Excellent communication and listening skills
Ability to simplify complex financial information
Commercially aware and ethically driven
Ability to work both independently and collaborativelyReporting Structure
You will report to the Head of International Operations with additional oversight from the Compliance Officer.
Regular updates will be expected on open cases, client activity, and pipeline development, along with participation in investment briefings, compliance workshops, and performance reviews