Defined Benefit Pension Transfer Specialist
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Job Summary
This is a remote position.
Our client is a market-leading Defined Benefit pension transfer bureau. They work in partnership with regulated financial advisers across the UK providing specialist DB transfer advice and analysis to the highest professional and regulatory standards.
Their advisers have access to the largest introducer bank in the UK servicing over 1700 regulated IFA partners and the business has advised on over 1 billion in pensions since its inception in 2016. That means a steady high-quality pipeline of cases. You can focus on giving excellent advice instead of chasing new business.
The Role
Were looking for an experienced and qualified Pension Transfer Specialist to join their advice team. Youll give advice on Defined Benefit pension transfers and conversions working closely with the paraplanning analysis and compliance teams to deliver suitable well-evidenced outcomes for clients.
Our client is flexible on working pattern. Preference is a hybrid rota with time in the office but we will consider fully remote arrangements for the right candidate. Full-time and part-time applications are both welcome.
Key Responsibilities
- Giving regulated advice on Defined Benefit pension transfers in line with FCA rules including COBS 19 and the appropriate pension transfer analysis (APTA) requirements
- Reviewing and checking transfer value comparators (TVC) cash flow modelling and scheme information
- Holding fact-finding and advice meetings with clients remotely and face to face where needed
- Producing clear compliant suitability reports supported by our paraplanning team
- Working collaboratively with referring IFA partners to keep clients and introducers well informed
- Keeping accurate timely case records on our CRM
- Maintaining your CPD and keeping up to date with regulatory developments in the DB space
About You
Essential:
- Holds the required pension transfer qualification (e.g. CII AF7 / G60 CISI or LIBF equivalent)
- Holds a Level 4 Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning (or equivalent) and a current Statement of Professional Standing (SPS)
- Proven experience advising on Defined Benefit pension transfers
- Strong understanding of the FCAs DB transfer rules and the wider regulatory environment
- Clean regulatory record able to meet FCA Certification Regime requirements
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desirable:
- Experience working and advising on defined benefit pensions.
- Experience with cash flow (Cash Calc) modelling and TVC (Selectapension) software
You dont need to know everything on day one. We value people who learn quickly and are keen to develop. Youll join a supportive experienced team that will help you get up to speed with our processes and systems.
What We Offer
- Fully remote working
- Access to the UKs largest introducer bank servicing over 1700 regulated IFA partners
- A consistent high-quality case pipeline with no need to generate your own leads
- Flexible working: hybrid fully remote full-time or part-time
- Dedicated paraplanning analysis and compliance support
- A supportive team culture with ongoing training and CPD
- Competitive salary of 60k plus OTE of 100000
Required Skills:
About you You will be an ambitious and focused individual with a passion for financial services and you will view this as a long-term career. Professionally you will have a record of achievement that you are proud of and that demonstrates your commitment to providing high-quality advice and service to clients. You will have exceptional relationship management skills and you will be a technically strong Chartered qualified Adviser.
