Assistant Financial Planner

Salary to c£45,000 + full benefits package inc pension, PMI, bonus, car allowance. Having welcomed clients for over 40 years, this Chartered Status Wealth Management organisation has grown organically by putting clients at the core of their proposition resulting in significant growth and client assets in excess of £1bn. Based in Leicestershire, they service high net worth clients across the UK and this year they were delighted to receive for the fourth time a “Best Financial Advisor to Work for” award by Professional Advisor.

ROLE OVERVIEW

This is a structured two-year development role designed for individuals aspiring to become Financial Planners. As an Assistant Financial Planner, you will work closely with a Senior Financial Planner/ Business Owner, supporting them in day-to-day client interactions, technical tasks, production of meeting notes and coordination with client support teams. You will gradually take on more responsibility developing the knowledge, skills, abilities and confidence required to manage your own client portfolio. The training provided within this role is a combination of the relevant qualifications, self-study from available source material and “on the job” training and development programme over a period of up to 24 months.

CAREER PROGRESSION

After successful completion of the two-year training programme, you may progress to a Financial Planner role, managing your own client portfolio and providing regulated advice independently. Long-term opportunities may include equity participation and partnership, subject to business needs and individual performance.

KEY TASKS

• Attend client meetings alongside the Senior Financial Planner/Business Owner.
• Support the management of a large well established client portfolio of longstanding relationships.
• Build rapport with clients and support the delivery of a high quality, personalised service.
• Create detailed notes for client meetings highlighting the client's objectives and confirming action points moving forward.
• Act as a point of contact for client queries, ensuring timely and professional responses.
• Ensure timely preparation of meeting documentation and the completion of meeting action points as supported by other departments.

Technical Tasks

• Accurately document and analyse client data including income, expenditure, assets, liabilities and objectives.
• Assist in preparing financial plans providing solutions across pensions, investments, protection and tax planning.

Business Promotion

• Support the Senior Financial Planner/Business Owner in developing new business opportunities and referral relationships.
• Develop appropriate business relationships with Solicitors and Accountants within a targeted geographical region.
• Establish a network of professional connections and potential clients.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 GCSE's or equivalent including English Language - Grade C or above.
• Part qualified level 4, diploma in Financial Planning.
• Desirable - Qualified level 4, diploma in Financial Planning and an Economics or Finance related degree.
• Demonstrable interest in achieving Chartered Financial Planner status.

EXPERIENCE

• Essential: At least 3 years' experience within financial services role, servicing high net-worth clients or large brands.
• Building rapport with clients and support the delivery of a high-quality, personalised service.
• Delivering technical information on a 1-2-1 basis with a variety of clients.
• Maintaining high standards of customer support.
• Maintain accurate client records and ensure all documentation is up to date and compliant.
• Working to KPI's and quality standards.

• Desirable: Participating in client meetings.
• Effective meeting preparation to navigate client meetings effectively.
• Consultative sales approach.
• Developing new business connections and obtaining new clients.
• Working in a field-based role.
• Accurately preparing meeting notes and utilising dictation/transcription within SLAs.
• Experience of working within SIPP and SSAS marketplace.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Effective diary management to develop business and maintain high standards of customer service.
• Ability to effectively manage a portfolio of clients.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to conduct client meetings and build long term relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to engage with a variety of people in a confident and professional manner.
• Self-motivated to set and achieve personal goals on a regular basis.
• Active in/ownership of personal development through qualifications, industry training and continual ongoing reading.
• Awareness of factors affecting Financial Planning.
• Ability to maintain professionalism whilst engaging with a variety of clients.
• Ability to problem solve and provide tailored client solutions.