Paraplanner 12 month FTC, Northwich

Resource Matters Ltd ,
Rudheath, Cheshire
Job Type: Full-time

Overview

Our client is one of the UK's largest and longest-established providers of high-quality financial planning advice and discretionary investment services. They are well respected and well established with a number of offices across the UK. As an experienced and qualified Paraplanner (Level 4) with the organisation you will join a busy and expanding team supporting Advisers, and ultimately clients, in the advice giving process with suitability reports, product research and technical analysis. Duties will include: Discuss client objectives with the Adviser during debrief. Identify any shortfalls in client information and discuss with the Adviser Request and review all necessary information and undertake financial analysis to produce financial reports for discussion with the Adviser. Undertake research to identify suitable solutions to meet the client’s needs. Request and obtain information/comparisons for analysis by the Adviser within agreed timeframes. Consider current and future allocation of assets for investment strategy with regard to client risk profile. Check all compliance paperwork and internal sign off documents are present. Prepare draft recommendation reports to be discussed and signed off by the Adviser. Ensure any recommendations detailed in a report are in line with any internal guidance/procedures and the up to date report template is used. Request and obtain application forms and other associated paperwork. Submit paperwork when advice taken up in accordance with Company procedures. Ensure all paperwork is in order. Ensure appropriate data is accurately recorded on Company back-office system(s) and updated in line with Company procedures. On-going servicing of clients, for example withdrawals or fund switches. Ensure adherence to Department’s and Company procedures, including all Compliance guidelines, and Department’s Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)/objectives. Understand, follow and demonstrate compliance with all relevant internal and external rules, regulations and procedures that apply to the conduct of the business. Follow principles and rules of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the internal requirements set out in the Compliance Manual, local and Group Compliance and Risk policies. Qualifications Minimum of Regulated Diploma in Financial Planning (CII) or Diploma in Financial Planning. To be level 4 qualified. Excellent company benefits including a generous contributory pension scheme, 25 days holiday with opportunity to purchase more days, life insurance, etc.