Financial Planner (Virtual) in Nottingham

• As Progeny continues to evolve, we remain focused on expanding the ways we support clients and deliver flexible, high-quality advice
• This has in turn led to the creation of our desk-based advice service, Progeny Compass
• This team will support clients who have AUM expected to be between £150k and £400k, and/or less complex financial planning needs
• As a Financial Planner in the Progeny Compass team, you will be supported by our colleagues in T&C, Compliance and Regional Management, to assist you in providing effective financial planning for existing clients
• You will advise Progeny clients in line with FCA rules and company procedures, whilst ensuring Progeny’s exceptionally high service standards are maintained
• It will be your responsibility to look after a client panel, booking in annual reviews, working with the Client Executive to prepare for the meeting (which will be held virtually via Teams where at all possible), carrying out the meeting and then following up with any relevant recommendations
• This role offers a great opportunity to be a subject matter expert within your field, whilst expanding your knowledge and experience further
• Inheriting a range of clients to allow you to broaden your skills and expertise
• Working towards the Level 6 Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning
• Mentoring opportunities with experienced Financial Planners
• Building a personal brand through Marketing/PR related activities
• We are a busy team, passionate about providing the best service and great outcomes to our clients. We are committed to developing our people and this role will provide opportunities to enhance your skillset further
• Prepare for and attend client meetings
• Preparation of suitability reports for non-complex advice
• Responsible for post meeting actions including file note, financial plans, and suitability reports
• Delivery of financial plans and advice in accordance with Progeny’s regulatory standards and rules
• Provision and implementation of suitable private client (retail) financial advice to meet agreed activity targets
• Maintain professional working relationships with clients and attend client social activities
• Develop appropriate technical and market awareness knowledge
• Create cash flow models as part of the delivery of financial planning advice
• Comply with the requirements laid down in compliance and administrative policy and procedures
• Complete Continuous Professional Development to meet regulatory requirements and personal development needs
• Be able to advise own clients without direct supervision
• Always adhere to the firm’s certification regime and T&C scheme requirements
• Adhere to the Company’s business principles, high standard of ethics and treating customers fairly obligations

Benefits

• Wellbeing day: As part of Progeny’s ongoing commitment to wellbeing, all team members are given a paid day off to focus on themselves
• Employee Assistance Programme: A programme via Health Assured providing counselling, legal support, bereavement support and more
• Private Healthcare Scheme: Provided by BUPA, this includes a digital GP, a 24-hour helpline and counselling support
• Group Pension Scheme: We operate a personal pension plan and will match team members contributions up to 5% with the option for team members to pay in more if they choose
• Volunteering day: Team members are entitled to a paid volunteering day each year to spend supporting your community

We are seeking someone with excellent client service experience, who possesses the Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning, and can demonstrate their experience working within paraplanning as well as providing financial advisory solutions to clients. The successful individual will be prepared to continue their studies to achieve Chartered Status should this not be currently held. Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning (desirable). Diploma in Financial Planning. Experience of using research tools. Ability to interpret complex planning and explain it clearly and concisely to clients and in reports. Be able to understand and interpret a cash flow forecast and summarise the key points. Demonstrate drive and commitment to self-development. Excellent working knowledge of key areas of financial planning and advice including investment planning, pre/at retirement planning, personal and business protection; and estate planning. Demonstrate strong analytical and research skills. Proficient in Microsoft packages such as: Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc. Actively seek to enhance own expertise and knowledge. Be able to work under pressure to deadlines, ensuring accuracy and high levels of attention to detail at all times. Display a professional approach to work and colleagues, i.e. professional appearance, respect of individuals and ethical conduct. Experienced in building and maintaining excellent client and internal relationships. Experience of using cash flow modelling tools. Ability to calculate figures and compile data. Proven experience in a paraplanning and a client facing advisory role. Effectively manage projects and take ownership of assigned tasks. Knowledge and understanding of FCA conduct of business rules and suitability requirements.