Paraplanner Ashbourne, England
Job description
We are recruiting for a fully qualified Paraplanner to join a very successful and growing Practice of St. James’s Place Wealth (SJP) Management based on the outskirts of Derby, in Brailsford. This is a hybrid role with the opportunity to work from home 2 days a week post initial training.
Role overview
This is an opportunity to join one of the most recognisable wealth management practices in the Midlands. They have an enviable track record of developing people in a structured and rewarding manner, delivering long tern career progression.
Working as part of a larger team, the experienced Paraplanner will be supporting Wealth Managers in delivering a first-class service to their client bank. The role will involve the preparation of suitability reports for advisers and supporting paraplanning duties. Your attention to detail and technical skills will allow you to process information effectively and accurately, whilst displaying a professional attitude at all times.
This is an incredibly exciting opportunity for someone who is looking for a long-term, successful career as a Paraplanner within Wealth Management.
Role content
The Paraplanner role will compile of a mix of Technical and Administrative duties including (but not exclusively) the following:
- Preparation of Suitability Reports for Advisers to summarise the outcome of client review meetings
- Maintain the Quality of Documentation standards set out by the company
- Collate, evaluate and process information received (both internal and external)
- Perform critical yield calculations to determine plan viability
- Create illustrations in line with Adviser recommendations
- High level liaison between providers and clients where necessary
- Perform case analysis to highlight omissions prior to handover to Paraplanning department
- General supporting administration
Person requirements
- Previous experience of working within professional or financial services sector (no previous paraplanning experience required)
- Completed (or near completion) of Diploma Level 4 qualification in paraplanning or financial planning (DipPFS or equivalent).
- SJP experience highly advantageous
- 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 and meet specific time deadlines
- Strong team player with a can-do attitude towards the daily challenges of a busy practice
- Strong technical / analytical skills
- High level of computer literacy, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- Highly numerate (maths skills)
Additional information
- Salary: £30-45K (depending on experience and qualifications)
- Qualifications: Training support to continue with relevant qualifications
- Bonus: Discretionary based on overall business and individual performance (up to 10% of basic salary).
- Location: Brailsford, Derby (DE6 3) / Hybrid 2 days a week work from home post training period
- Hours of work: 9.00am – 5.00pm Monday to Friday (once fully trained, option to work from home for 2 days a week)
- Holiday entitlement: 20 days per annum, plus bank holidays (increases over time)
- Pension: Generous pension provided.
- Private health Care: Health Shield protection provided
To apply for this excellent opportunity, please apply online.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £30,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
Application question(s):
- Are you diploma level 4 qualified in Paraplanning / Financial planning (or close to completion)?
Work Location: In person
