Financial Adviser

Location: Buckinghamshire

Our client, a very well-established organization with over 30 years in the industry and centred upon providing the highest possible service to its clients is seeking an experienced Independent Financial Adviser to join the team.

This is a full time office based role, with the purpose being to provide independent financial planning and investment management advice to new and existing clients.

The Adviser must hold a Statement of Professional Standing (SPS), issued by an accredited body. Additionally, Advisers must hold an appropriate qualification as set out in the FCA Training and Competency Guide Source book.

ROLE:

* Adhering and keeping up to date with to the FCA rules, the firm’s compliance procedures and the firm’s policies and procedures.

* Overseeing, managing, and developing their portfolio of clients on a fee basis.

* Seeking, developing, and securing new external business opportunities.

* Providing technical support for the business, as required.

* Assess data relevant to the type of products offered or recommended to clients such as Key Investor Information Documents, Key Facts documents, Illustrations, or Prospectuses.

* Fulfil the obligations required by firms in relation to the suitability requirements of the product or service recommended.

* Keep up to date with all relevant product, legislative and technical. changes.

KNOWLEDGE &

SKILLS:

* Reasonably experienced in all areas of financial planning covering investments, pensions, protection planning, and corporate financial planning.

* Understanding of portfolio construction and asset allocation.

* Experienced in obtaining business from professionals.

* Excellent command of the English language and be articulate and confident in dealing with a wide range of individuals.

* Ability to analyse and interpret quantitative and qualitive data.

* Ability to professionally present solutions to clients.

* Experienced in working in a highly regulated, compliant office.

Salary: up to £65,000 basic + bonus

Bonus is calculated after achieving a threshold (threshold is 3.5 x basic salary). Anything above this amount each year will receive a bonus of 25%.

Hours:

Monday to Friday 8:30am – 5:30pm