Trainee Paraplanner

This is an opportunity to join one of the most recognisable wealth management practices in the Midlands. We have a track record of developing people in a structured and rewarding manner, delivering long-term career progression.

You may be an experienced administrator keen to enhance your personal skills and knowledge, or already be working in an IFA environment. You will already be on your pathway to Level 4 Diploma qualification as this is a pre-requisite for the role.

Working as part of a larger team, you will be supporting Wealth Managers in delivering first-class service to our client bank. The role will initially include tasks such as monitoring initial applications, analysing data received from providers and processing illustrations for the paraplanning department. Your attention to detail and technical skills will allow you to process information effectively and accurately, whilst displaying a professional attitude at all times.

The successful candidate will be given full support by the Practice plus the backing of a FTSE 100 company in a structured development programme to achieve their Diploma qualification. This is an incredibly exciting opportunity for someone who is looking for a long-term, successful career within wealth management.

The main duties will be as follows:

• Collate, evaluate and process information received (both internal and external)
• Perform critical yield calculations to determine plan viability
• Create illustrations in line with Wealth Managers’ recommendations
• High level liaison between providers and clients where necessary
• Perform case analysis to highlight omissions prior to handover to paraplanning department
• Preparation of suitability reports for Wealth Managers to summarise the outcome of client review meetings
• Maintain the quality of documentation standards set out by the company

Experience and qualities:

• Previous experience of working within professional or financial services sector
• Have commenced the pathway to Diploma qualification
• Excellent attention to detail and strong technical skills
• Ability to manage own workload
• Desire and commitment to progress personally within financial services
• Articulate, numerate and able to maintain the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality
• Able to work under pressure to meet specific time deadlines
• Strong team player with a can-do attitude towards the daily challenges of a busy practice

In addition to a generous basic package (negotiable), there are other discretionary bonuses linked to personal progression, personal performance and also overall practice performance. There is much scope for progression which would reward a candidate looking to develop their long-term financial services career.

To apply please send an up to date CV and covering letter to Tristan Gilbody (Managing Director)