Paraplanner in Colchester

Join a growing financial planning business with ambitious plans for the future

Are you an experienced Paraplanner looking for a role where you can develop your technical expertise, work on interesting and complex cases, and be part of a business that is genuinely investing in its people?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, well-backed independent financial planning group with ambitious growth plans. The business is bringing together established advisory firms within a well-resourced and professionally governed environment, creating a strong platform for continued expansion.

As the organisation grows, so does its paraplanning function. This is a great time to join, with the opportunity to work alongside experienced advisers and senior leaders, contribute to the development of best-practice processes and play an important role in delivering high-quality financial planning to clients.

There is also a strong focus on professional development and career progression, with support available towards further qualifications and, for the right individual, progression towards Chartered status.

The Role

As a Paraplanner, you will work closely with advisers to develop and deliver high-quality financial planning solutions. You'll take ownership of a varied caseload, carrying out detailed research and analysis before translating your findings into clear, accurate and compliant client recommendations.

You'll have exposure to a broad range of financial planning areas, including investments, pensions, tax planning, trusts and protection, giving you the opportunity to further develop your technical knowledge.

You'll also have the chance to get involved beyond day-to-day paraplanning, contributing to the development of processes, improving efficiency and helping shape the way the wider paraplanning function operates as the business continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed technical research and analysis to formulate financial planning recommendations
• Prepare high-quality suitability reports, recommendation letters and supporting documentation
• Work across a broad range of planning areas, including:
• Investments
• Pensions
• Inheritance Tax planning
• Trust planning
• Protection
• Prepare cashflow models and financial planning forecasts
• Provide technical guidance and research support to advisers and senior stakeholders
• Manage and progress complex financial planning cases from research through to report production
• Work closely with advisers, administrators and compliance teams to ensure a smooth and high-quality advice process
• Contribute ideas to improve paraplanning processes, systems and ways of working
• Support wider business change and the implementation of best practice
• Work with Compliance to maintain strong file quality and regulatory standards
• Keep up to date with changes to legislation, regulation and financial planning practices
• Support senior colleagues and wider business initiatives where required

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is technically strong, detail-focused and genuinely interested in financial planning.

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience working as a Paraplanner within financial advice or wealth management
• A Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning (DipPFS) or equivalent, or be close to completing it
• Strong knowledge across pensions, investments, taxation and protection
• Experience producing high-quality, compliant suitability reports
• A good understanding of FCA requirements and financial planning standards
• Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to work through complex planning scenarios
• Excellent written communication and attention to detail
• The ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines effectively
• A proactive approach and an interest in improving processes and ways of working

Why Join?

This is more than a traditional paraplanning role. You'll be joining a business in an exciting period of growth, with the opportunity to work on complex cases, broaden your technical expertise and have a genuine influence on how the paraplanning function develops.

You'll benefit from:

• A growing and well-backed financial planning business
• Exposure to complex and varied financial planning cases
• Close collaboration with experienced advisers and senior leadership
• Opportunities to contribute to process and business improvements
• Structured professional development and support with further qualifications
• Potential progression towards Chartered status
• A collaborative environment where your technical expertise is valued

If you're an experienced Paraplanner looking for your next step and want to join a business where you can develop, progress and make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.

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