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Senior Paraplanner

Job description

Our growing client is looking for a Paraplanner to join our growing team. This individual will provide a full paraplanning function to Planners, ensuring client service and compliance are delivered at all times.

Key Accountabilities Include

  • Preparing and maintaining client files and client reviews
  • Building cash flow models
  • Preparing recommendations and suitability reports
  • Identifying areas for planning
  • Undertaking research both independently and with the Financial Planner to identify suitable solutions to meet the clients need
  • Preparing information/comparisons for analysis by Planner
  • Liaising with client's legal and tax advisors (if applicable)
  • Overseeing implementation of recommendations, completion of application forms and ensuring all compliance is in order
  • Establishing and building strong relationships with clients


Person Specification
Knowledge

  • Excellent understanding of the financial planning process
  • Good technical knowledge in a wide range of product areas - pensions, investments, IHT planning, tax planning, protection
  • Excellent suitability report writing skills
  • Keep up to date with new product, technical and legislative changes within the marketplace


Experience

  • Experience working within a financial planning company
  • Experience in a Paraplanning role
  • Experience using client cash-flow modelling software preferable


Qualifications

  • Have achieved Diploma in Financial Planning or equivalent is desired
  • Consent to, and have clear results for, police check, bankruptcy search and any other background screening that is required for this position


Skills / Personal Attributes

  • Proficient IT skills. Basic word processing, spreadsheet and database knowledge
  • Excellent planning and effective organisational skills
  • Computer literacy
  • Honesty and integrity
  • Methodological approach to work

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