Paraplanner

Who were looking for
We are looking for a Paraplanner to join our Wealth Planning team at Cazenove Capital. Cazenove Capital are part of the Schroders group.

About Cazenove Capital
At Cazenove Capital we look after private individuals families and charities. We are the wealth management business of the FTSElisted global investment manager Schroders. We help our clients around the world invest money to meet their goals fulfil their ambitions and prepare for the future.

About Schroders our parent company
Were a global investment manager. We help institutions intermediaries and individuals around the world invest money to meet their goals fulfil their ambitions and prepare for the future.

We have around 6000 people on six continents. And weve been around for over 200 years but keep adapting as society and technology changes. What doesnt change is our commitment to helping our clients and society prosper.

The team
The Wealth Planning team consists of Wealth Planners Paraplanners and Client Support Executives (CSE). Each Paraplanner works alongside two Wealth Planners and has support from a CSE. As a Paraplanning team we meet regularly to discuss changes and share technical knowledge. You will be an integral part to the client experience having the opportunity to attend client meetings alongside your technical work. You will ensure that delivering a high level of service to our clients is always achieved.

What youll do
The Paraplanning role is varied and you will have exposure to different areas of financial planning.
Work as part of a team assisting Wealth Planners in managing clients planning needs and solutions;
Be an additional point of contact when the Wealth Planners are not available and develop relationships of trust with the clients;
Attend client meetings with the Wealth Planner on occasion to broaden your understanding of the advisory process and to strengthen relationships with clients;
Take responsibility for the timely drafting of client reasonwhy letters;
To assist the Wealth Planners in assessing and researching options and solutions for clients;
Handle other administrative duties promptly. This would include letters new client takeon forms preparation of advisory correspondence / annual reviews and assisting with proposal preparation;
To react to all clientrelated enquiries in a timely manner and maintain a record of responses;
Deal with insurance companies as required to obtain client policy information or new illustrations and product information;
Check that new business and client files are compliant and in line with Cazenove Capitals procedures;
Work closely with the Wealth Planning support team and delegate administrative work as required;
Maintain and update your knowledge through continual professional development (CPD) and examinations where suitable;
Embody the core Schroders values of Excellence Innovation Teamwork Passion and Integrity in all aspects of your work.

The knowledge experience and qualifications you need
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint;
A keen interest in and a good understanding of the Wealth Management and financial planning industries;
Experience working within the financial services sector ideally for a wealth management firm or financial advisory practice with an HNW client base;
FCA approved Level 4 RDR compliant qualification in financial planning or equivalent.

The knowledge experience and qualifications that will help
Familiarity with the fund management professional advisory IFA or life company industry;
Minimum 3 A levels or equivalent;
Good understanding of Intelliflo Office and The Exchange.

What youll be like
Professional organised and motivated selfstarter;
Presentable with a clientfacing demeanour;
Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills;
Excellent analytical ability;
High level of numeracy;
Ability to form strong working relationships with colleagues at all levels;
Show a willingness to learn and develop and a desire to work with your colleagues to achieve excellent client outcomes.

We recognise potential whoever you are
Our purpose is to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. Diversity of thought facilitated by an inclusive culture will allow us to make better decisions and better achieve our purpose. This is why inclusion and diversity are a strategic priority for us and why we are an equal opportunities employer. You are welcome here regardless of your age disability gender identity religious beliefs sexual orientation socioeconomic background or any other protected characteristic.