Paraplanner - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Reed Insurance

Reed Insurance

Verified Company

Birmingham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

MY CLIENT is the UK's leading Wealth management and professional services group and due to growth they seek a Paraplanner to join their Birmingham team however you have the choice to work from the office, be hyriid or home based with 1 or 2 days a monthin the office.

Salary depends on experience and qualifications, k plus unrivalled benefits and bonus potential and career prospects

JOB PURPOSE

To prepare suitability reports and provide technical research services holistically across a broad range of financial products and planning opportunities to a team of Financial Planners.

A good knowledge of advice and understanding of clients' needs andthe desired client outcomes.

Ensures that the preparation of advice for clients is of the highest quality and delivered in an efficient manner whilst mitigating any risks to the business and assisting with the achievement of business targets.

To support financialplanners with client meetings including presentation of cashflow and other duties such as preparing responses on technical matters.

KEY RESPONSBILITIES

Prepare suitability reports across a wide range of advice types, financial products, and investment solutions
Carry out any necessary technical research
Ensure client records contain sufficient Know Your Client information to demonstrate suitability of our advice, and that they are kept accurate and up to date at all times
Work with the Financial Planner to ensure the correct client outcome in achieved
Attend client meetings to support the Financial Planner in the delivery of cashflow modelling, as required
Manages own workload to meet personal targets
Communicate effectively with the Financial Planners to manage expected delivery dates
Responsible for managing process, tasks and complying with FCA guidelines
Maintain core systems ensuring that all documents are uploaded to the backoffice system to support the advice
Identify and report any risks, breaches, or errors through ensuring risks are logged through to mitigating actions and controls
Proactively enhance industry and Company knowledge, through external and internal sources and maintaining an accurate CPD log
Participate in local projects to support the overall Financial Planning Team, as required

KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Demonstrable experience of paraplanning gained with a proven solid technical knowledge
Proven track record of delivering written financial advice
Good organisation and prioritisation skills; able to work independently and within a team
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Good stakeholder management with positive influencing skills
Literacy, numerical and analytical skills are essential

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning (DipPFS)
A desire to develop further and to undertake relevant examinations and working towards Chartered status

IN RETURN
Competitive salary
Private medical insurance
Life assurance
Pension contribution
Hybrid working model
Generous holiday package
Option to purchase additional holiday
Shared parental leave