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Technical IFA Support/ Trainee Paraplanner

NJR Recruitment
Posted 25 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands B75 7RW

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Technical IFA Support/Trainee Paraplanner position is based in Sutton Coldfield, offering a salary between £30,000 and £35,000 depending on experience.
  • This full-time, permanent role is office-based with potential flexibility and is essential for supporting advisers and paraplanners with technical expertise in various financial areas.
  • Candidates must have industry-related experience and be working towards the Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning.
  • Key responsibilities include providing technical support, performing tax calculations, and maintaining client records while ensuring compliance with FCA standards.
  • The role offers opportunities for career development and is set within a supportive and ethical financial planning firm.

Technical IFA Support/ Trainee Paraplanner

Location: Sutton Coldfield

Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 (DOE)

Full-Time | Permanent | Office-Based with Potential Flexibility

NJR Recruitment are currently working with a highly regarded and expanding financial planning firm based in Sutton Coldfield, who are now seeking a Technical Support Analyst to join their operations and compliance team.

This role is vital in supporting advisers, paraplanners, and the compliance department by delivering technical expertise in tax calculations, pension analysis, and cashflow modelling – ultimately helping ensure a high-quality and compliant client experience.

To be considered for this exciting opportunity you will need to have Industry related experience and has started working towards the Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning,

What’s on Offer:

  • Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 depending on experience
  • Career development and support with professional qualifications
  • Opportunity to work in a supportive, ethical, and growing financial planning business
  • A collaborative team culture that values accuracy, integrity, and continuous improvement

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide day-to-day technical support to financial advisers
  • Complete CGT calculations, including exemptions and asset history tracking
  • Undertake chargeable event gain calculations for investment bonds
  • Support pension income analysis, including LTA, annual allowance, and drawdown strategies
  • Assist with the production and maintenance of cashflow modelling using Voyant
  • Gather and verify client data including fact finds, valuations, and policy details
  • Liaise with providers and platforms to obtain illustrations and up-to-date valuations
  • Maintain accurate and compliant client records using CRM/back-office systems (e.g. Intelligent Office)
  • Monitor workflow to meet internal SLAs and FCA compliance standards
  • Act as a technical point of contact for adviser queries
  • Support operational process improvements and compliance documentation

What We're Looking For:

  • Experience in a technical support or administrative role within an IFA or wealth management firm
  • Strong understanding of financial products (pensions, ISAs, bonds, protection)
  • Familiarity with FCA regulations and financial planning compliance requirements
  • Proficiency with systems such as Intelligent Office, Voyant, and Microsoft Office
  • Analytical mindset and excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to prioritise, organise, and meet tight deadlines
  • Confident communication skills and a proactive, team-oriented attitude

Desirable:

  • CII Certificate or working towards the Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning
  • Experience with cashflow modelling tools

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If you're a technically skilled financial services professional looking to join a firm where your expertise will be valued and your development supported, apply today

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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