Job Information

Our Client a firm of IFA and Insurance Broker requires a Paraplanner for their office just outside of St Helen�s.
Salary banding: £24 - £29k
Purpose of the role
To complete a number of non-client facing tasks involved in preparing and administrating a Financial Plan and / or Report for clients and support the 3 IFA�s.
Skills and knowledge
Skills
§ Excellent inter-personal skills, both written and verbal.
§ Excellent report writing skills.
§ Accurate with good attention to detail.
§ Time management.
§ Ability to work within a small team

Knowledge
§ Detailed knowledge of the FCA�s rules and requirements.
§ Detailed knowledge of the FCA�s and the firm�s record keeping requirements.
§ Broad knowledge of the financial services sector.
§ High level of technical knowledge.
§ Desirable to have Diploma status or working towards

Responsibilities
General
§ Keep up-to-date with new product, technical or legislative changes within the marketplace.
§ Comply at all times with the firm�s Compliance; Training & Competence; Complaints and Data Security policies / procedures.

§ To ensure that the firm�s clients are treated fairly at all times.
§ To work as part of a team alongside the firm�s advisers and administrators to provide clients with a professional ongoing Financial Planning experience.

Specific
To prepare and maintain client files
§ Once in receipt of a completed �factfind�, collate all the relevant quantitative detailed information required to compile a financial services report.
§ Check all paperwork / information is available to ensure that the client file meets the FCA�s rules and requirements.
§ Discuss the client�s needs and objectives with the relevant adviser.

To prepare recommendations
§ Undertake research to identify suitable solutions to meet the client�s needs and objectives.
§ Prepare information for analysis by the adviser.
§ If applicable, liaise with the client�s legal and tax advisers.
§ Prepare draft recommendation report.
§ Discuss draft recommendation report with the relevant adviser.
§ Obtain �sign-off� by the relevant adviser.

To implement recommendations
§ Prepare suitability reports in accordance with the agreed recommendations.
§ Complete application / proposal forms.
§ Ensure all compliance paperwork is in order.
§ If relevant, act on any changes made by the client.
§ Implement the chosen / agreed investment strategies.

To undertake client reviews
§ Act as main point of contact and deal effectively with queries from clients and other parties.
§ Establish and build strong relationships with clients.
§ If required, attend client meetings with adviser.
§ Organise future planning meetings with clients, in accordance with agree timescales.
§ Review investment portfolio, asset allocation, risk profile etc.

Marketing
To actively prospect for new clients and actively promote the company to the existing client bank