Paraplanner

My client are a UK firm of Pension Scheme Specialists and Wealth Managers with offices based in Leicestershire, servicing high net worth clients across the UK, looking for a Paraplanner to join their paraplanning team.

The Paraplanning Team is responsible for producing all of the firm’s suitability reports, providing technical support to advisers, conducting product research and comparison, and completing cash flow analysis and project work to improve processing and effective working.

• Preparation of 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.

• Assist the Head of Paraplanning to carry out research and due diligence in relation to third party products and services recommended to clients.
• Assist in the annual cost comparison benchmarking of SSAS and SIPP products against competitors.
• Work closely with other members of the Paraplanning Team.
• Provide technical support to pension teams and consultants alongside other members of the Paraplanning Team.
• Maintain good working relationships with colleagues, third party providers and clients.
• Maintain records that meet the requirements of the firm and the FCA.

• Produce cash flow reports for Financial Planners to help improve client experience and compliance of work undertaken.
• Produce one‑off comparisons and reports for bespoke client cases where necessary.
• Assist the Head of Paraplanning to support the Group Team with regard to processes and day‑to‑day queries.
• Report to the Head of Paraplanning on a day‑to‑day basis (or other agreed frequency) regarding workload and legislative issues.

• Part qualified in Financial Planning (or equivalent) – willingness to complete within a reasonable timeframe.
• Financial service administration experience.
• At least 2 years’ experience as a paraplanner.

• Critical analysis skills to decipher information from notes and files in order to prepare reports and cashflows.
• Knowledge of the advice process.
• Knowledge relating to pension, investment and protection products and their application in financial planning.
• Knowledge of the FCA rules relating to Conduct of Business, Money Laundering, Training and 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.
• Good working knowledge of Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, third parties and professional connections via various methods – phone, letter, email, etc.
• Ability to operate an effective diary system.
• Ability to create and maintain accurate computer-based records.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience using Virtual Cabinet and Intelliflo Office & Planning.

• Salary £35,000 to £42,000 per annum (dependent on qualifications, knowledge, and experience).
• 4 x salary life assurance.
• Pension – 5% employer contribution, increasing incrementally in recognition of service. Salary sacrifice scheme available.
• Discretionary bonuses.
• 24 days’ holiday, increasing incrementally in recognition of continuous service.
• Health Cash Plan Scheme.
• Free parking.
• Hybrid Working Scheme – following completion of initial training and induction.

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