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My client are an well reputable Investment Management & Financial Planning firm based in the North Leeds areas. Providing a full Financial Planning service to both individuals and businesses.
We urgently require a Paraplanner / Trainee Paraplanner to join an existing team supporting the Financial Advisers of the business to both research new products and also writing detailed technical compliant suitability reports for clients.
The main purpose of the role is:
- To provide a highly technical service to our team of advisers in order to provide the clients with a positive professional experience.
- To provide report writing support including the production of suitability reports for reviews and new business based on client needs.
- To assist the Paraplanning Manager to log incoming projects and to maintain up to date report templates.
- The significant majority of reports you will be involved with will be for High Net Worth/complex client situations.
Your day to day responsibilities will include:
- Assist with the provision of fully compliant, accurate, potentially complex reports which will include analysis, detailed research of funds and providers and product recommendations for presentation to clients.
- Assist with research for Asset Allocation on clients existing portfolios, quantifying and analysing clients existing investments.
- Assist with obtaining valuations, quotations and supporting application documentation.
- Provide all advice within a strict ethical and compliance framework under guidance from the Compliance Manager and internal policy and procedures.
- Manage own workload position and provide updates to line manager.
- Commit to continuous personal development and retain supporting records.
- To carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required.
Ideally we would be seeking someone with a Diploma in Financial Planning / Level 4 qualified for this role, with around 1-3 years experience within a Paraplanning role, with good solid experience within Report Writing, as well as research methodologies. We would also consider someone with limited Paraplanning experience, who is part-qualified, looking to take their next step into a full Paraplanning role. Ideally we would be seeking a career focused Paraplanner, who isn't looking to become an Adviser in the immediate future, as this is really a career Paraplanner position.
A great salary is offered for the right person, as well as a very strong benefits package including 30 days holiday, 9% non-contributory Pension, Company Bonus Scheme, 4x DIS as well as other benefits and working with a great successful team!
