PARAPLANNER

Our client is looking for an additional Paraplanner to join their team for an office working position in Gloucester. Earn up to £60k, depending on experience.

You will be working alongside the Financial Advisers, preparing and maintaining client files and putting forward recommendations, and reviewing client financial strategy.

• Check all compliance paperwork is present
• Confirm client risk profile is determined
• Discuss client objectives with Financial Advisers
• Identify and obtain the information necessary to compile financial cash flow forecast
• Identify areas for planning
• Undertake research both independently and with the Financial Adviser to identify suitable solutions to meet the client's needs
• Prepare information/comparisons for analysis by planner
• Liaise with client's legal and tax advisers (if applicable)
• Consider current and future allocation of assets for investment strategy with regard to client risk profile
• Prepare draft recommendation reports to be discussed/signed off by planner
• Prepare suitability letters in accordance with the agreed recommendations
• Complete application / proposals forms
• Ensure all compliance paperwork is in order
• Make changes to clients' investments as instructed
• Implement the chosen investment strategies
• Act as main point of contact and deal effectively with queries from clients and other parties through effective communication
• Establish and build strong relationships with clients and attend client meetings with Financial Adviser if required
• Organise future planning meetings with client
• Review investment portfolio, asset allocation, risk profile etc
• Send planning figures to client for update and revision in preparation for next meeting
• Initiate review meetings with clients

• Minimum of one year in a Paraplanning position, but those working in Financial Services who are already studying to become a Paraplanner will also be considered.
• Understanding of the Financial Planning process
• Able to work within defined business processes
• Ability to achieve agreed outcomes without supervision
  
  Prioritise and plan own workload
• Detailed and accurate
• Articulate
• Excellent interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to multitask and prioritise effectively
• Good IT skills
• Good report writing skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team

• Broad knowledge of financial services world

High level of technical knowledge

• Level 4 qualified, or working towards

Competitive salary available.