Paraplanner

Paraplanner (our Ref AL1412)
Leicester (hybrid option after qualifying period)
Salary £35,000 - £42,000 dep on experience + excellent benefits & parking
My client is an award-winning pensions and investments organisation and they service high net worth clients across the UK. They build long term client relationships based on trust, professionalism, and support which is echoed in their staff approach. This year they received, for the fourth time, a “Best Financial Advisor to Work for” award by Professional Advisor and they are now looking to recruit another experienced Paraplanner to join their team.
The main responsibilities of the role:
* Prepare suitability reports that meet FCA requirements for a variety of clients ensuring effective documentation and client communication.
* Work closely with Financial Planners and the wider teams to obtain all relevant information.
* To assist the Head of Paraplanning to carry out research and due diligence in relation to third party products and services recommended to clients.
* To assist in the annual cost comparison benchmarking of SSAS and SIPP products against competitors
* To produce cash flow reports for Financial Planners to help improve client experience and compliance of work undertaken.
* To produce one off comparisons and reports for bespoke client cases where necessary
* To assist the Head of Paraplanning to support the Group Team with regard to processes and day to day queries.
* To provide technical support to pension teams and consultants alongside other members of the Paraplanning Team
* To maintain good working relationships with colleagues, third party providers and clients
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
* Part-qualified towards the Diploma in Financial Planning and willing to complete the qualification within a reasonable timeframe
* Financial service administration experience
* At least 2 years’ experience as a paraplanner
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
* To have critical analysis skills in order to decipher information from notes and files in order to prepare reports and cashflows.
* Knowledge of the advice process.
* Knowledge relating to pension (specifically SSAS and/or SIPP), investment and protection products
* Knowledge of the FCA rules relating to Conduct of Business, Money Laundering, Training & Competence, and Client Money and the ability to adapt these to the workplace to ensure compliant practices.
* Knowledge of Data Protection legislation and the ability to apply this within the workplace.
* A good working knowledge of Outlook, Word and Excel
* Ability to communicate effectively with clients, third parties and professional connections via various methods – phone, letter, e-mail, etc.
* Ability to operate an effective diary system.
* Ability to create and maintain accurate computer-based records.
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