Financial Planning Support

An excellent opportunity has risen for a support role within a Financial Planning team. The role would suit a candidate who is personable, empathetic and a fast learner. There are great opportunities for progression within this organisation.

Company Benefits:

• Employee-Owned Business with Profit Share Scheme
• Quarterly Bonuses and Internal Recognition Scheme
• Death in Service
• Income Protection
• Cycle to Work
• Social Days

Key Initial Responsibilities:

• Input client details onto CRM system
• New business administration
• Liaise with clients for new business information, Terms of Business, tax returns
• File checking for completeness
• Liaise with product providers (e.g., for valuations, trusts, product terms)
• Help advisers with meeting preparation, new client packs, agendas etc
• Involvement in wider company projects as appropriate

Developing Into:

• Attend client meetings with adviser and schedule post meeting actions
• Technical research
• Completing fee estimates
• Build financial plans on Prestwood system
• Draft simple suitability letters
• Complete simple tax returns

General Responsibilities:

• Observe the firm’s ‘standards’, be a team player and support colleagues
• Comply with FCA conduct rules at all times
• Adhere to the relevant compliance, Consumer Duty, T&C and financial crime (anti-money laundering, data security, anti-bribery, fraud, and corruption) procedures of the firm at all times
• Keep up to date with all relevant product, legislative and technical changes and ensure relevant CPD is maintained and recorded accurately
• Respond to client contact and requests quickly and correctly
• Ensure all client files are compliant on an ongoing basis

Experience and Skills Requirements

• Proven interest in the industry
• Experience is preferred but not required

If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted.

 

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