Job description
A leading financial advisory firm is seeking a Paraplanning Manager to oversee and develop a team of around 7 Paraplanners. This is a key leadership role for someone with proven experience managing Paraplanning teams in a high-performing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and Develop Your Team: Mentor and support Paraplanners at all levels, from trainees to experienced staff, fostering technical expertise, quality standards, and professional growth.
- Drive Performance & Quality: Maintain departmental targets and high standards, implementing spot checks and taking proactive action to resolve performance issues.
- Innovate & Improve Processes: Identify efficiencies, implement improvements, and introduce innovations that support the team's productivity.
- Oversee Operations: Manage daily workflow, staffing, and project coverage, ensuring SLAs are met even during peak periods.
Candidate Requirements
- Experience in financial services with strong technical knowledge
- Proven management experience leading Paraplanning teams
- Level 4 Diploma or equivalent preferred
- Solution-focused, agile, and comfortable with change
- Growth mindset - continually seeking ways to improve yourself, your team, and processes
Why You'll Love This Role
- Supportive team culture - close collaboration and long-tenured staff
- Clear career development and professional growth pathways
- Hybrid working & flexibility - 3 days in the office, 2 days from home, with flexible start times
- Exciting innovation - firm actively exploring new technologies to enhance processes
- Varied and engaging work - complex pensions, IHT planning, and high-net-worth client cases
Apply today: Ellie Sedgwick at IDEX Consulting - 07441 341 817 / ellie.sedgwick@idexconsulting.com
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