Paraplanner - London (Hybrid Working) - Independent Resourcing Consultancy

Independent Resourcing Consultancy

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Our client is one of the UK's largest and most successful, independently owned, corporate solutions and wealth management consultancies offering financial advice for high-net-worth individuals.

Since first consolidating a number of specialist firms into one larger group this firm has grown quickly, but steadily and now plays a significant role in the future of financial services and employer solutions.

As leading advisers, they are committed toforging a new and radically client-focused approach that puts the client back at the centre of the process.

Based in the heart of the City of London and they also have offices in other parts of the country, they have grown steadily and are now a top 100 UK IFA.

One reason for their success is that their business is wholly owned by advisers and staff and no individualholds a large controlling share in the business, they are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority

Responsibilities
To provide paraplanning support to one or more advisers which includes, but is not limited to, the following:

To help provide solutions to clients' needs and give them a service which surpasses their expectations
Dealing with daytoday client and provider enquiries
Preparing for client meetings including checking that all compliance paperwork is present.
Attending client meetings and taking minutes
Analysing and interpreting data obtained during client meetings
Analysing client's existing products to determine whether they meet the client's current objectives
Undertaking fund performance comparisons
Preparing product comparisons and analysing comparison illustrations
Completing the FCA pension switching and replacement product templates
Preparing cashflow plans using Voyant Software
Preparing draft recommendation reports in line with the Company's compliance procedures
Analysing client's asset allocations and providing recommendations for rebalancing where necessary
Delegating administrative tasks and ensuring work is correctly completed
Maintaining client files in line with Company standards
Liaising with the Compliance department to ensure all compliance procedures have been followed
Creating and maintaining accurate records of all verbal and nonverbal communications and carrying out tasks in a manner that is consistent with compliance procedures
Building and maintaining client relationships through face to face and written/telephone communication

Relevant Skills, Experience and Qualifications
Essential

Qualified to Diploma Level
At least one year's previous experience in a holistic paraplanning role
The ability to work with advisers to extract the information required to prepare financial plans and recommendations
General knowledge of the products available in the wider market and how to assess the suitability of these products
The ability to research protection, pension & investment products and an understanding of the key information required that may affect a recommendation
The ability to undertake detailed research on legacy products, identifying where more indepth analysis and questioning of providers is required
An understanding of investment risk, capacity for loss and loss tolerance and the ability to construct recommendations consistent with a clients agreed risk appetite.
Excellent report writing skills. The ability to present recommendations in a clear and logical format using language which can be easily understood by clients
The skills and knowledge needed to create and adapt a cash flow plan appropriate to the client's circumstances
A good understanding of compliance issues and how these affect the advice and suitability process.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact directly with clients and colleagues in a professional manner
Ability to work as part of a team as well as on your own initiative
Ability to critically evaluate information, probe and challenge the facts
A flexible and adaptable attitude towards work
Ability to work accurately and in accordance with procedures
Excellent time management, ability to meet deadlines
Experience of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and provider platforms