Trainee Paraplanner (Permanent) in Leicester

Job Description Trainee Paraplanner Leicestershire (our ref AL1421) Salary £33,000 - £35,000 dep on experience + generous benefits package inc parking and hybrid working after initial training and induction My client was established over 40 years ago and now looks after more than £1.1bn of client assets whilst providing advice and support to high-net-worth clients across the UK from their Leicestershire based offices. In 2026, they were proud to receive Professional Adviser’s “Best Financial Advisers to Work for” award for the fourth time. They now have an exciting new opportunity for a CII Diploma Qualified individual to join as a Trainee Paraplanner. 2 years’ experience in financial services administration is required along with part achievement of the CII Diploma level 4 qualification as a minimum. Role Overview The Trainee Paraplanner role is a development role for an individual who already has a minimum of 2 years’ experience within financial services administration, to become responsible for supporting the Financial Planner and wider advice process by taking ownership of advice cases, gathering and checking client information, preparing suitability reports and helping deliver a smooth, supportive and personable experience for clients at the point of new financial advice. Take ownership of the advice case from the point of new advice engagement, working closely with the Financial Planner, Client Manager and wider teams to ensure the client journey is clear, timely and well-coordinated. Prepare the initial meeting pack, including letters of authority, personal financial questionnaire, risk profile documentation and client agreements where required. Provide follow-up support to the Financial Planner for new prospect enquiries and advice cases and act as a key point of contact for clients throughout the initial advice process. Conduct regular follow-ups with providers on existing arrangements and provide timely updates to the Financial Planner and the client. Prepare or obtain illustrations for pensions, investments and annuities, where required. Coordinate with Office Support to schedule client meetings once all information is in place, ensuring the suitability report, cash flow reports and supporting documentation are prepared and issued in accordance with meeting arrangements. Use key business systems effectively and compliantly, including Intelliflo, Virtual Cabinet, Moneyinfo, Exchange, Quilter and Aviva, where relevant to the case. Work closely with the Financial Planners, Compliance, Head of Pensions and Head of Investments, to ensure suitability reports are accurate, compliant and client friendly. Work with SIPP, SSAS, Client Management and Financial Planners to ensure the effective preparation of client documents before and after meetings. Work with other members of the team to provide peer checking, where appropriate, to minimise errors, meet deadlines, and provide holiday cover. Part qualified Level 4 CII Diploma in Financial Planning (or equivalent experience). A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a financial services administration role. Desirable * Degree in Finance, Economics or Business (or equivalent work experience). * Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, clients, providers, accountants and other professional connections via various methods – phone, letter, email, etc. Knowledge relating to pension, investment and protection products and their application in financial planning. Knowledge of FCA rules relating to Conduct of Business, Money Laundering, Training and Competence and Client Money, along with other financial services legislation relevant to the role. Ability to create and maintain accurate computer-based records. Knowledge of Data Protection legislation. Knowledge of IT systems and programs relevant to the role (Intelliflo, Virtual Cabinet, Moneyinfo, Pershing, Quilter, Aviva, Adobe and the Microsoft 365 suite). Benefits * Discretionary Bonus | Life assurance | Pension | 24 days holiday increasing incrementally | Health Cash Plan Scheme | Free Parking | Hybrid scheme following initial training and induction If this role is of interest, please apply with an up to date CV. Full Privacy Notice can be found on our website