Wealth Planning Associate

Location: Blackpool, hybrid after probation

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: up to A GBP 50K depending on experience + competitive benefits

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am : 5:00pm

Associate, Wealth Planner : Client Dealing

Hawk3 talent solutions are partnering with a leading UK wealth management and investment firm to recruit an Wealth Planning Associate to join their Wealth Planning team based in Blackpool.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a long:term career within wealth planning and financial advice. The successful candidate will work closely with experienced Wealth Planners, gaining valuable exposure to client relationships, paraplanning and financial planning, with the opportunity to progress towards becoming a qualified Wealth Planner.

Our client provides bespoke wealth management, investment and financial planning services to private individuals, families and businesses. They pride themselves on delivering excellent client outcomes, building long:term relationships and providing tailored financial solutions.

The Role

As a Wealth Planning Associate, you will provide a combination of client support, paraplanning and wealth planning administration, working closely with senior Wealth Planners to ensure clients receive a high standard of service.

You will have the opportunity to develop your technical knowledge, client relationship and commercial skills while working towards increased responsibility and progression within Wealth Planning.

This role is ideal for a motivated Paraplanner or Wealth Planning professional looking to broaden their technical, client:facing and commercial experience, with a clear pathway toward becoming a qualified Financial Planner.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day:to:day support to Wealth Planners and the wider Wealth Planning team.
• Act as a first point of contact for clients, handling general queries and escalating more complex matters appropriately.
• Coordinate client meetings, valuations, meeting packs and Wealth Planner diaries.
• Prepare and process client onboarding and new account documentation, including CDD and AML requirements.
• Prepare client application forms, letters of authority and other relevant documentation.
• Complete post:meeting actions, correspondence and meeting minutes.
• Maintain accurate client records and information within XPlan and other internal systems.
• Assist with billing, invoices, WIP, commissions and other finance:related queries.
• Undertake paraplanning activities to support Wealth Planners.
• Conduct relevant financial planning and product research to support client recommendations.
• Complete calculations and cash:flow modelling where required.
• Draft suitability reports, letters and other client communications for review by Wealth Planners.
• Ensure client communications are clear, fair and not misleading.
• Prepare technical documents and research for client presentations.
• Identify potential future advice opportunities and highlight these to the relevant Wealth Planner.
• Support new business processing, valuations and wider wealth planning administration.
• Collaborate with Investment Managers, Intermediaries and other internal teams.
• Contribute to process improvement and wider business projects.
• Develop a strong understanding of regulatory requirements and maintain FCA Fitness and Propriety standards.
• Maintain relevant CPD and continue developing technical knowledge within financial planning.
• Develop commercial skills, including effective questioning, relationship building, referrals and pipeline management.

About You

Were looking for someone who is ambitious, organised and keen to build a long:term career within wealth planning and financial advice.

Youll Ideally Have

• Previous experience within financial services, wealth management, financial planning or a related professional services environment would be adva