A Financial Planning Assistant (FPA) performs a role similar to that commonly known within the industry as a paraplanner. The FPA position is client-facing and involves a higher level of direct involvement in client relationships and ongoing case management.
We are seeking a candidate who is looking to build a long-term career in financial services.
The successful candidate will be expected to develop strong technical knowledge while building confidence in working directly with clients. They should be comfortable communicating with clients, supporting advisers in meetings, and taking ownership of client cases as their experience grows.
This role offers a structured career pathway, with opportunities to progress into a Financial Planner position for candidates who demonstrate the required skills, qualifications and commitment.
You would be expected to quickly learn the ropes as a client administrator to give you the basis to progress your apprenticeship studies and develop your FPA skills.
This position is office-based.
The FPA job description:
- Support the business in building and maintaining deep, meaningful relationships with all clients
- Coordinate meetings necessary to deliver our new and review meeting client propositions
- Own client meeting preparation and post-meeting follow up work alongside our Financial Planners and Senior Paraplanners, including cashflow planning
- Attend client meetings, assisting Financial Planners as and when required
- Liaise with product providers to obtain and analyse existing policy information
- Produce timely, compliant and accurate meeting file notes, leading to the writing of quality suitability reports
- Maintain a good understanding of all Platforms used to support our clients and produce accurate paperwork linked to the onboarding of new business e.g. Illustrations, Applications, KIIDs etc.
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