Current Vacancies

IFA Administrator

Derby (Our Ref AL1030)

Salary to £22,000 + benefits

My client offers quality independent financial advice to private clients and business and they now have an opportunity for an experienced administrator to join their team as an IFA Administrator.

The Role

•  New Business processing
•  Provide first class support for advisers
•  Letter Writing
•  Deal with telephone and email queries
•  Photocopy and Print various documents
•  Create & maintain filing system
•  Book meeting rooms
•  Liaise with staff in other departments
•  Order and maintain stationery
•  Ad hoc requests
•  Letters of Authority
•  Calling providers to request information
•  Working to service standards

The Person

• Enthusiastic
• Driven and self-motivated
• Willing to learn and embraces change
• Organised and can deliver at pace
• Shows good attention to detail and works with a high level of accuracy
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Reliable & Honest
• Team Player

Skills, Knowledge and Background

• Financial Services product knowledge.
• Good understanding of best practice advice processes, compliance policies, guidance, standards and procedures.
• IT Literate Outlook, Word, Excel
• CII qualifications an advantage
• Experience of IFAs and their processes
• Experience of project working and problem solving
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent customer services skills 

If this role is of interest, please apply with an up to date CV.  We aim to respond to all applications within 10 days.  By submitting your CV you consent to it being retained for use in connection with this and future relevant and/or similar vacancies, you can of course, opt out of this at any time by emailing us.  Full Privacy Notice can be found on our website.

Executive Assistant to Senior Financial Planner

Market Harborough (Our Ref AL1031)

Salary £23,000 - £28,000 depending on experience + excellent benefits

Our client is part of a successful and still growing Wealth Management group, and they have an exciting new opportunity for an individual with Wealth Management experience to join their team as an Executive Assistant to their Senior Financial Planner / Director.

Main purpose of the role:

You will provide support to the Senior Planner, to assist with making client appointments, and to coordinate work between the back office team (and other advisers if they are involved). You will provide support the Technical Assistant to ensure reports are prepared and issued in a timely manner and that new business is effectively managed to completion.

The role breaks down as follows:

Executive Assistant to Senior Financial Planner

·        Management of diaries

·        Booking and making travel arrangements

·        Sales administration

·        Home or personal life maintenance for the Senior Planner

·        To ensure the confidentiality of all work undertaken

·        Performing general office duties and errands

·        To provide support to other staff and team members when required to do so

 Client documentation and diary entries

·        Upload documents and emails into Client Database

·        Add Activity entries and workflows                                  

Compliance

·        Check all Anti Money Laundering information is current and correct checks have taken place

·        Check Fact Finds and Client Agreements are signed and dated

 Client Servicing

·        Maintain and update client records

·        Update client database

·        Prepare for Review Meetings

Knowledge & Experience required

·        Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to adapt to changing situations

·        Ability to work in a high-pressure environment

·        Excellent communication, client facing skills and telephone manner

·        Excellent team player

·        Proficient in IT skills

Experience

·        Minimum of one year in an administration/executive assistant role

·        Experience in financial services administration preferred

If this role is of interest, please apply with an up to date CV.  We aim to respond to all applications within 10 days.  By submitting your CV you consent to it being retained for use in connection with this and future relevant and/or similar vacancies, you can of course, opt out of this at any time by emailing us.  Full Privacy Notice can be found on our website.

Practice Manager

Nottinghamshire (our Ref AL1028)

Salary to £36,000 pa + excellent benefits

My client provides Independent Financial Advice to private clients and companies across the East Midlands and they now have an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Practice Manager to join their team.  They are looking for a bright, bubbly individual with a can-do attitude and the ability to hit the ground running.  Experience in team leading at a senior level is required, along with a thorough understanding of the Wealth Management industry.

Typically, the role will include the following areas of responsibility:

•        Review, oversee and manage the daily operations and activities of the support team

•        Work with the Directors to support and ensure the company objectives and business plans are implemented

•        Plan, oversee and facilitate communication across the business

•        Responsible for Human Resources including recruitment, with guidance from a third-party HR company

•        Responsible for implementing, reporting, and reviewing new projects

•        Responsible for collating Management Information

•        Provide support and take the lead within all compliance aspects

•        Initiate and participate in operational, compliance and administrative support meetings, and ensure actions are completed

•        Introduce, update, and maintain regulatory and procedural standards

Compliance

•        To work closely with the Compliance Officer, who is also the Managing Director

•        Initiate and oversee compliance projects to fruition, along monitoring effectiveness

•        Ensure processes & procedures are aligned to meet the FCA, plus company requirements

•        Investigate & rectify any errors and implement any remedial action to ensure no recurrence

•        Deal with complaints

•        Liaise with the nominated third-party Compliance company and Compliance Officer regarding all aspects of compliance and legislation changes

Supervision & Management

•        Lead, develop, coach, and motivate the support team to deliver a consistently high quality of service to agreed service standards

•        Monitor the support team workflow for efficiency, to optimise resources and ensure our services are provided in a timely manner to our clients

•        Responsible for creating and overseeing the training & induction of new support members

•        Carry out reviews of individual performance

Skills and qualifications required

•        Pro-active and organised being capable of dealing with several tasks in parallel and able to work on your own initiative, seeking out solutions

•        Numerate and analytical, with attention to detail

•        Excellent standard of written & verbal communication

•        Ability to empathise and build strong business relationships with our clients, the team, and strategic partners

•        To be dependable, honest, and discreet with a responsible manner

•        Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and various aspects of IT

•        Knowledge of XPLAN Software would be an advantage

Benefits

•        Salary dependent upon experience and qualifications

•        Discretionary annual bonus following one years service

•        25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays. This increases to 30 days over a period of 10 years

•        Enrolment into the Workplace pension scheme

•        Death in Service  2x salary

•        Discretionary Long-Term Sickness Policy

•        Examinations and study material paid for by the company

•        Office hours Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm and Fridays 9am to 4pm. Option to work 8am to 4pm

If this role is of interest, please apply with an up to date CV.  We aim to respond to all applications within 10 days.  By submitting your CV you consent to it being retained for use in connection with this and future relevant and/or similar vacancies, you can of course, opt out of this at any time by emailing us.  Full Privacy Notice can be found on our website.

Trainee Financial Planner

Loughborough (Ref AL1025)

Salary c£35,000 pa + benefits

My client is an established Wealth Management organisation and they now have an exciting new opportunity for a Diploma Level 4 qualified individual to join their team as a Trainee Financial Planner.

Responsibilities

·        Keep up to date with new product, technical or legislative changes within the marketplace

·        To understand the financial planning requirements of clients, to produce effective and compliant financial planning recommendations and to maintain the strategies over the lifetime of the clients service agreement.

·        To work through your training development plan so that you can:

• Hold meetings with clients for the purpose of gathering sufficient information to establish current circumstances of the client and any future needs, and identify the clients' values, goals and objectives
• Analyse the information gathered, establish, and agree client goals and objectives (summarise including priorities) and gain client agreement to continue to a further meeting.
• Develop rapport with Clients at an early stage. Demonstrating authority and professionalism
• Establish the clients level of understanding and experience of financial concepts.
• Present recommendations and how these actions meet the Clients objectives.
•  Assist clients to make informed decisions.

Skills & Requirements

·        Technical knowledge and the ability to apply this to a client's circumstances

·        Articulate complex information effectively with good communication skills

·        An eye for detail when creating or checking recommendations

·        Minimum qualification of Financial Planning Diploma (Level 4) or equivalent

·        Previously worked as a Paraplanner

Whats in it for you
Youll enjoy a host of benefits including flexible working, funding and support for personal professional development, discounts on our services, increased employer pension contributions, inclusion in group death in service and permanent health insurance schemes and more, such as:

·        33 days holiday including bank holidays increasing at 3 and 5 years

·        Holiday scheme allowing for purchase or sale of up to 5 days holiday entitlement per year.

·        Pension Auto-Enrolment with NEST with contributions of 9% (7% by employer)

·        Group Employee Life Assurance

·        Group Employee Income Protection

·        Employee Assistance Program, including 24hr confidential support service.

·        Flexible working and homeworking options

·        A chance to join a friendly and supportive team

If this role is of interest, please apply with an up to date CV.  We aim to respond to all applications within 10 days.  By submitting your CV you consent to it being retained for use in connection with this and future relevant and/or similar vacancies, you can of course, opt out of this at any time by emailing us.  Full Privacy Notice can be found on our website.

SIPP Administrator

Leicestershire (our ref AL1023)

Salary to £28,000 + excellent benefits package

My client is a leading award-winning firm of Wealth Managers and Pension Scheme Advisors.  They now have 2 excellent opportunities for individuals with SIPP experience to join their team

Main Responsibilities

·        To provide a quality administration service in respect of SIPP arrangements

·        To provide technical and administrative support to the Financial Planning Team.

·        To provide an in-house point of contact for the client and maintain good working relationships with them.

·        To maintain records that meet the requirements of the firm and the regulator.

Key knowledge, skills and experience required

• To hold or be willing to obtain CII Award/certificate/Diploma Units

·        Knowledge of the SIPPs and associated products.

·        Good technical knowledge of different types of pension schemes and their use in financial planning

·        A minimum of 2 years experience in a SIPP or SSAS client servicing and administration role.

Benefits

24 days holiday plus statutory holidays increasing with service

Pension scheme

2 x salary life assurance

Discretionary bonuses

Sickness benefit

Childcare scheme

Free parking

If this role is of interest, please apply with an up to date CV.  We aim to respond to all applications within 10 days.  By submitting your CV you consent to it being retained for use in connection with this and future relevant and/or similar vacancies, you can of course, opt out of this at any time by emailing us.  Full Privacy Notice can be found on our website.

Investments Operations Manager

Leicester (our ref AL1021)

Salary  Competitive and commensurate with the responsibilities of the role

My client is an independent consultancy that provides investment research and portfolio management solutions to financial advice firms across the UK. Supporting firms of all sizes, from single advisers through to large networks, they provide a range of services from bespoke research through to portfolio construction and management.

Overview and Job Purpose

The role of Operations Manager is to develop and manage the internal functions and processes of a growing and nimble Investment Operations Function. The role will be responsible for the processes to operate and control Investment Fund Management, Discretionary Portfolio Management, Investment Research Development and Investment Advice provision.

Initial Responsibilities will be to undertake a review of existing operational protocols and to develop a business plan to transition to a target operating model that delivers scalable and efficient investment operations, a suitable control infrastructure to manage operational and regulatory risk and an operational strategic advantage in the markets that they are operating.

Your ongoing remit will involve:

·        Operational responsibilities within Processes, Fund Management, Discretionary Portfolio Management and Investments Research Provision

·        Process Quality Management, building a robust repository of processes detailing controls and their effectiveness

·        Compliance and Governance, to design and build operational risk testing protocols and build and maintain an MI suite that encapsulates the Companys compliance, risk and governance

Knowledge and Experience

·        Highly curious with a passion for operations management, the UK regulatory framework and working with teams to develop and deliver operational and commercial excellence.

·        Extensive experience of the operational management and delivery of investment services within a regulated environment.

·        Strong understanding of current regulatory and legal frameworks and be able to comply to these and internal policies and procedures.

·        A strong academic background, with vocational training that provides skills and knowledge to deliver the capability to manage and run an investment operations function. Quantitative knowledge of operations measurement and control.

·        Experience of managing people and stakeholders.

Skills and Abilities

·        An effective communicator able to collaborate with and influence internal and external stakeholders at different levels.

·        Proven ability to drive operational change to deliver customer-centric excellence.

·        Highly numerate with excellent quantitative and qualitative analysis skill set, able to analyse and interpret data and to prepare and present accurate reports with clearly articulated recommendations.

·        Ability to rapidly assimilate and understand how third-party systems operate and model how data inputs and outputs effect operational quality.

·        Ability to work at pace with both detail and accuracy.

If this role is of interest, please apply with an up to date CV.  We aim to respond to all applications within 10 days.  By submitting your CV you consent to it being retained for use in connection with this and future relevant and/or similar vacancies, you can of course, opt out of this at any time by emailing us.  Full Privacy Notice can be found on our website.           

Pension and Investments Administrator

Leicestershire (our ref AL1022)

Salary c£22,000 to £28,000 + benefits

My client is an established IFA based near Leicester City Centre and due to expansion, they are now looking to appoint 2 further Pension and Investments Administrators.  With experience and a genuine interest in the Pensions, Investments or Wealth Management Industry, you will join an existing team of like-minded individuals.

Job Purpose:

To provide administrative support to the Managing Director and other advisers in order to ensure that customer service is of the highest standard and so that regulatory requirements are met.

Duties and Responsibilities:

·        To obtain current fund values for investments and create reports from this information for customers in accordance with their expectations, in order to maintain customer satisfaction.

·        To carry out various research activities to assist in the advice process with clients.

·        To support the production of pensions, life and investments valuations and quotes using established Company procedures and formats in order to help meet deadlines, customer needs and regulatory requirements.

·        To contribute to organisation and planning through introducing new and improved procedures and through making best use of resources (e.g. The company Client Management System)

·        To manage the process of distributing customers letters of authority in order to ensure regulatory compliance and to ensure relevant information may be obtained in a timely fashion.

·        To undertake general administrative duties (e.g. scanning, filing, preparing letters etc) in order to ensure that deadlines are met, appropriate records are maintained and are accessible, and so as to comply with regulatory compliance.

·        To generate client facing documents in order to complete the advice process.

·        To manage platform funds on an ongoing basis in order to meet customer requirements and to ensure customer satisfaction is maintained.

·        To continually maintain and develop technical, product and industry knowledge in order to keep pace with developments and change, in order to be able to work effectively.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

Essential:

• Knowledge and experience of using computers and a variety of general software packages
• Knowledge and understanding of the pensions and investment sector
• Excellent organisational skills
• Have the ability to work under pressure in a busy department

Desirable - CII Level 4 Diploma or higher but not essential

If this role is of interest, please apply with an up to date CV.  We aim to respond to all applications within 10 days.  By submitting your CV you consent to it being retained for use in connection with this and future relevant and/or similar vacancies, you can of course, opt out of this at any time by emailing us.  Full Privacy Notice can be found on our website.

Paraplanner

Nottingham (AL1017)
£Competitve
Nottingham

Full Time

My client is one of the largest law firm providers of independent financial advice in the East Midlands and their investment management team work with individuals to safeguard their financial future and their interests by helping them throughout their decision making processes.

An exciting opportunity has now arisen at their Nottingham office to work within their Paraplanning team; they are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the team.

The role will involve working closely with their IFAs to deliver compliant financial advice to clients of the firm. This may involve conducting research, establishing client requirements, writing recommendation reports and managing the review service. In addition, the successful candidate will be willing to assist in all functions of the department, which may include administration, preparation of paperwork, customer queries and client facing tasks.

The successful candidate will have previous experience working as a Paraplanner in a professional environment and working towards level 4. Detailed knowledge of both corporate and private clients is required. You will be a team player, meticulous in your method of working and have excellent attention to detail and enjoy researching and analysing information. Exceptional customer service, telephone and interpersonal skills are also required along with IT proficiency.

If this role is of interest, please apply with an up to date CV.  We aim to respond to all applications within 10 days.  By submitting your CV you consent to it being retained for use in connection with this and future relevant and/or similar vacancies, you can of course, opt out of this at any time by emailing us.  Full Privacy Notice can be found on our website.

Client Adviser Wealth Management

Nottinghamshire (Our Ref AL1019)

Salary £40,000 - £45,000 + generous benefits package

My client provides private banking, wealth management, financial advice, SIPPs & financial planning to customers across the UK.  They now have an exciting new opportunity for a Diploma Level 4 qualified individual to join their Nottinghamshire based team. You will be responsible for providing wealth planning advice and assessment of investment suitability to clients remotely using the telephone, video meetings or other technology.

Key accountabilities:

·        Conduct annual suitability reviews for existing clients via a remote service using telephone, video meetings or other technologies.

·        Update client records in the G2, Intelligent office and other systems as appropriate.

·        Highlight opportunities and refer cases to face-to-face advisers where appropriate.

·        Provide wealth planning advice to those clients where it forms part of their agreed service or where an appropriate fee has been agreed.

Key client responsibilities:

·        Be responsible for the management of a portfolio of clients and conduct all annual suitability reviews and deal with any ad-hoc queries.

·        Be fully competent to provide holistic wealth planning advice where appropriate

·        Assist in the development and implementation of an integrated wealth planning proposition which will result in the growth of fee income and assets under management for the company

·        Work closely with colleagues to ensure the quality delivery of advice is provided to clients of the firm within the areas of Protection, Investment Structuring, Retirement Planning, Estate Planning and Lifetime Cash Flow forecasting

Knowledge / Experience / Attributes:

·        Experience within a wealth planning role within financial services industry, ideally with experience of delivering services remotely.

·        Able to build relationships with a portfolio of clients and prospects, and comfortable networking.

·        Understands Risk within context of the role and meets the regulatory obligations, as applicable.

·        Supports and encourages others to generate a positive working culture, sharing information cross-functions.

·        Effective communicator (both written and verbal), and good at influencing audiences in person and presenting to clients.

·        Resilient, problem solver, effective planner with a partnership approach.

·        Results focused, open for business enhancing and developing the companys name and brand.

Technical Skills

·        This is a Certified role that is subject to the FCAs individual conduct rules requirements and the firms Training & Competence Framework guidance.

·        CII Level 4 Diploma or equivalent

·        Proven threshold competent and operate with a full understanding of Risk within a regulatory framework.

If this role is of interest, please apply with an up to date CV.  We aim to respond to all applications within 10 days.  By submitting your CV you consent to it being retained for use in connection with this and future relevant and/or similar vacancies, you can of course, opt out of this at any time by emailing us.  Full Privacy Notice can be found on our website.

Senior SSAS Pension Administrator  (AL1012)

Leicestershire (with option of home working)

Salary is attractive and commensurate with experience + benefits

My client is a boutique style SSAS Administrator and due to continued growth they are looking to appoint a Senior SSAS Administrator to join their team.

The position includes the provision of a wide range of administration services for a large portfolio of SSAS schemes. All aspects of SSAS administration will be dealt with, including the setting-up of new arrangements and the transfer in of existing ones.  You will have your own portfolio of clients to look after and so the ability to build and maintain professional and trusted relationships is essential.

In addition to a high level of SSAS knowledge & experience, GCSE or equivalent at Grade C (or equivalent) or above (including Maths and English Language) is required. Industry qualifications are also preferred.

Excellent communication skills are paramount and you will also display good attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure to tight timescales.

Salary will be very competitive and commensurate with experience with an attractive benefits package.   Flexibility in terms of office or home based working is available.  Should you choose to work from home, then you will be provided with the necessary equipment to set up your home office.

If this role is of interest, please apply with an up to date CV.  We aim to respond to all applications within 10 days.  By submitting your CV you consent to it being retained for use in connection with this and future relevant and/or similar vacancies, you can of course, opt out of this at any time by emailing us.  Full Privacy Notice can be found on our website.