Paraplanner Associate Financial Planner
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Job Location:
Newcastle upon Tyne - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
What will you be doing
This role is designed to provide comprehensive support to Financial Planners and Partners by ensuring timely accurate completion of tasks throughout the advice process. The individual will not hold their own client bank but will work closely with Partners to deliver high-quality client outcomes. Responsibilities span technical research preparation of advice and maintaining accurate records while also supporting client interactions and meetings where required.
This is a hybrid working role with a requirement to be in the office 3 days per week.
As AFP/Paraplanner your responsibilities will include among others:
- Gather client information and documentation to support advice preparation.
- Conduct technical research across a wide range of financial products and solutions.
- Prepare suitability reports and supporting documentation for Financial Planners.
- Ensure all advice-related tasks are completed accurately and uploaded to internal systems.
- Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date client records in line with FCA and company standards.
- Support Financial Planners in client meetings including cashflow modelling and note-taking where required.
- Ensure timely follow-up actions post-meeting including updating systems and completing outstanding tasks.
Client Service & Relationship Support
- Partner with Financial Planners to ensure clients receive the right advice to achieve their objectives.
- Assist in maintaining strong client relationships through accurate and timely service delivery.
- Respond to client queries where appropriate and escalate complex issues to the Financial Planner.
- Strive for zero complaints; where issues arise escalate promptly and assist in resolution.
Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure all processes comply with FCA guidelines and internal policies.
- Identify and report risks breaches or errors and assist in implementing mitigating actions.
- Maintain accurate Know Your Client (KYC) information to demonstrate suitability of advice.
Professional Standards
- Manage workload effectively to meet agreed deadlines and service standards.
- Communicate proactively with Financial Planners regarding expected delivery dates.
- Maintain professionalism and lead by example in all interactions.
Continuous Development
- Proactively enhance industry and company knowledge through CPD.
- Participate in local projects to support the Financial Planning team.
Qualifications :
To be successful in this role you should
- Posses strong technical knowledge of financial planning processes and products.
- Have excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Professional approach and ability to lead by example.
Professional Qualifications and Education
- Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning (DipPFS)
- A desire to develop further and to undertake relevant examinations and working towards Chartered status
Additional Information :
As a colleague here at Evelyn Partners you will have access to benefits that include:
- Competitive salary
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
- Pension contribution
- Hybrid working model (role dependant)
- Generous holiday package
- Option to purchase additional holiday
- Shared parental leave
We are proud to value the differences that a diverse workforce brings representative of society and our clients. At Evelyn Partners we have a wide range of highly active employee resource groups and were delivering multiple diversity equity and inclusion initiatives across the organisation. It is our commitment to provide a workspace where all colleagues regardless of identity background or circumstance feel respected as individuals and feel that they can achieve their full potential and work in a safe supportive and inclusive environment.
We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate for your needs throughout the application process. Please let your Recruiter know.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Estate Law
- Trusts
- Wealth Management
- Financial Services
- Financial Concepts
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- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Securities Law
- Financial Analysis
- Budgeting
- Financial Planning
- Wills
About Company
Evelyn Partners is the UKs leading integrated wealth management and professional services group, with over 186 years of experience in helping generations of people and businesses to thrive. We offer an extensive range of financial and professional services to individuals, family trus ... View more
