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Paraplanner, Birmingham (BW-1436)

£30000 - £40000 plus benefits

This is an opportunity to join a well-regarded Wealth Management firm that deliver financial advice to private and corporate clients.

You will provide the advisers with paraplanning support to ensure the highest possible standard of client service delivery that is consistent and compliant.

As well as the firm’s Financial Advisers, you will work with the IFA Administrators playing a key role in providing an all-important, quality sales support function through effective use of software, as well as following set processes and procedures.

This is an active role – with interviews arranged by phone and Skype

Key responsibilities

Review fact finds, file notes, client risk profile questionnaires as provided by the Financial Advisers.

Undertake quotes using relevant in-house platforms or request quotes from external providers.

Undertake research and analysis, including:

  • Fund research and analysis
  • Product comparison and analysis
  • Charges analysis

Compile suitability reports detailing the recommended advice to suit each client’s needs

Discuss the reports with the Financial Adviser, amending as and where necessary

Instruct the IFA Administrator to proceed with client pack preparation

Pre-populate client application forms ready for the Adviser to discuss with the client

Record, monitor and report on progress, completing the weekly logs to enable the Senior Paraplanner to review workflow across the team

Experience & Skills

Financial Planning Diploma Qualified (or equivalent professional qualification).

Demonstrable paraplanning experience.

Demonstrable knowledge of and proficiency in research tools ideally to include at least some of the following:

  • Pension research: O&M
  • Fund & Portfolio research: FE Analytics
  • Annuity & Protection: Avelo Exchange
  • Cash flow research: Voyant & Distribution Technology
  • Risk profiler: Distribution Technology
  • Product comparison: Capita Product comparator
  • Wrap comparison: Wrap comparator

Experience of Discretionary Fund Managers and Model Portfolios

Experience working with templated suitability reports

Well organised with the ability to prioritise

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

High attention to detail

Location: 
Birmingham
Job Role: 
Employment type: 
Employed (Full Time)
Sector: 
Financial Planning
Reference Number: 
BW-1436