My client is currently looking for a Paraplanner to join their business in Blackpool.
Undertake paraplanning activity for the Planners on the team and in exceptional circumstances, provide support to the wider paraplanning team
Undertake appropriate, accurate and relevant research, based on the information gathered by the Planner, known information for clients in the on-going advice service and existing products/services the client has, to enable a suitable solution to be recommended to meet the client's needs and objectives with a good outcome
Undertake accurate calculations and cash-flow modelling where needed to support recommendations
Prepare suitability reports and letters for the Planners to provide their recommendation based on our knowledge of the client, their documented needs, objectives, risk profile, to support a good client outcome, adapting your approach for clients in vulnerable circumstances
Ensure that drafted suitability reports and other communications are clear, fair and not misleading
Draft and co-ordinate technical documents and research for client presentation
When undertaking research or preparing suitability reports proactively identify areas of potential future advice and raise with the Planner for them to discuss with the client
Prepare and submit new account paperwork for client onboarding
Arrange client meetings, valuations, meeting packs and manage the Wealth Planners diaries
Complete any required post meeting actions and minutes
Be a first contact point for clients to handle general queries, escalating complex queries to the Planner, adapting your approach for clients in vulnerable circumstances
Prepare letters of authority for signing
Prepare client application forms in line with suitability report recommendations, ensuring they are actioned when returned by the client within business agreed timeframes and with accuracy
Deal with finance queries including invoices, billing, WIP, commissions, etc.
Experience needed
Previous experienced in a Paraplanner or Trainee Paraplanner role
Commitment to achieve RQF level 4 Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning within reasonable timeframe, with subsequent commitment to achieve Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning and CII Chartered status (level 6)
Extensive Benefits Package Includes:
Pension: up to 7.5% employer matching (4.5% employee minimum contribution)
Private medical insurance: cover for employee, spouse/partner and children via Vitality from day one
Medical cash plan: dental, eye care, physiotherapy and more via Simply Health
Life assurance: 4x annual salary (from start date)
25 days holiday, increasing with tenure (+ bank holidays)
Share incentive plan: company matched shares (after 6 months)
Electric car scheme, cycle to work and interest-free season ticket loan
Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
Wellness days, flu jabs, eye care vouchers
Microsoft Office for home use
Hybrid working after probationary period
Discounts on the company's own investment services
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