Current Vacancies

Financial Services - IFA Administrator Market Harborough, South Leicestershire Salary £20,000 - £26,000 depending on experience + benefits  (our ref AL931)   My client is an award-winning IFA, dealing with both Private and Corporate clients and due to continued growth, they are now looking to appoint a further financial services administrator. The main function of the role is to ensure that all administration for life, pensions and investments submitted business is effectively managed to completion, and that the financial advisers are provided with a first class administrative support service.   Key Accountabilities

Creating New client packs Checking Fact Finds are fully completed Inputting Fact Find details into Client Database Preparing & sending off authority letters Inputting policy details of existing plans once received from providers Scanning all documents/emails provided by Planner into Client Database ·         Checking all Anti Money Laundering information is current and relevant checks have taken place ·         Checking Fact Find/Client Agreement/Letter Of Engagement is signed and dated ·         Obtaining illustrations, application forms, Key Feature Documents and other relevant supporting documentation ·         Submitting new business to provider or submitting applications on line ·         Tracking new business and current position, updating Planner/Para planner accordingly ·         Ensuring all new business has been checked and been signed off ·         Ad hoc valuations ·         Trades - placing, chasing and updating ·         Preparing review pack ·         Ensuring Financial Planning figures are sent to clients for update and revision in preparation for next meeting Updating cashflow models in preparation for review meetings Telephones Meet & Greet

Qualifications: CII qualifications preferred   Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours: ·         Minimum of one year in a Financial Services Administration role ·         Excellent understanding of the financial planning process ·         Excellent communication skills at all levels ·         Excellent telephone manner ·         Excellent team player ·         Proficient in IT skills ·         High level of word processing and spread-sheet knowledge Personal Skills Good planning and effective organisational skills Computer literacy Honesty and integrity Methodological approach to work   If this role is of interest and you have the required skills and experience, then please apply in confidence with an up to date CV.

 

Team Administrator - Wealth Management

Market Harborough (Our Ref AL930)

Salary to £25,000 + benefits

Our client is an established Wealth Management Organisation and they now have an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Team Administrator to join the Company.

The role requires a high level of administration skill, IT skills, planning and organisation, and a natural rapport with clients. A core part of the role is centred on being the first contact point for clients and suppliers of the company both face to face and over the phone and email.

The role requires a high degree of team work and collaboration with Client Relationship Managers, Advisers, peers and third parties.

·        Reception - Handling all inbound calls, directing calls efficiently and acting as gatekeeper as required.  Meeting and greeting most clients.

·        Post - Open incoming post, recording on JCS back office system, scanning. Franking all outbound post.

·        Client Administration - Scanning and storing Letters of Authority, typing letters to providers and sending all information onwards appropriately

·        Preparing and sending out policy documents

·        Conducting the pre-pep work for all the meetings which involves:

Checking Advisers diary daily for client appointments

Checking for up to date Money Laundering.

Preparing Service & Payment Agreement, Client Agreement, Fund Switch Authority, AVF

Inputting clients on database

Sending out meeting confirmation letters after checking money laundering requirements. 

·        IT - Assisting with the implementation of a new compliance and submissions system

Systems owner for the new compliance and submissions system

Carrying out business submissions on the new system– uploading all required documents from minimal file contents list etc 

·        Client Relationships - First port of call for in-bound phone calls, directing calls to Advisers and CRMs as appropriate and acting as gate-keeper to the Advisers

If you have previous experience within a wealth management, pensions or investments environment, please apply in confidence with an up to date CV.  We aim to respond to all applications but occasionally, due to overwhelming response, this is not always possible.  Should you not hear from us within 10 days please assume your application has been unsuccessful.  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 info@northoakrec.co.uk.  Full Privacy Notice can be found on our website.

IFA Administrator / Client Account Manager (ref AL929)

Leicestershire

Competitive Salary + benefits including parking

 

My client is an IFA with a reputation for quality and professionalism.  They are now looking to appoint an experienced Client Account Manager to provide a first class administrative service to their Independent Financial Advisers.

 

The Role

• Preparatory work for Client meetings
• Attending clients meetings where needed and taking of meeting notes.
• Coordinating of action points from meetings and completing work required.
• Dealing with client telephone calls.
• Managing client expectations and building client relations.
• Research, preparation and collation of information in relation to advice being given to clients.
• Drafting of suitability letters/reports where required.
• Liaising with insurance companies on client queries. 
• Requesting illustrations required in respect of new and existing business
• Processing of new business to completion and in line with our Administration and compliance procedures.
• Ensure any administration work completed is compliant and completed within the admin and compliance procedures.
• Preparation and completion of drawdown reviews for SIPP clients.
• Managing of Tasks and annual review dates.
• Updating client records and ensuring that the electronic folders and paper files are in good order and in line with our procedures.
• Responsibility for ensuring that the information in the Fees & Commission Spreadsheets are correct.

 

The Person

·        Ability to manage time and workload

·        Knowledge of Wealth Management and industry products and services

·        Problem solving and analytical skills

·        Knowledge of back office systems (ideally Advisor Office/Outlook/Excel etc)

_·         Outstanding customer service and relationship building skills

·        Attention to detail and accuracy

·        Ability to use initiative and be self-motivated

·        Ability to work effectively as part of a team including providing support and guidance to other team members

·        Ability to communicate effectively at all levels

_·         Ideally Fully or working towards  DipPFS with a minimum of 5 years industry experience, however applications are welcomed from individuals with less in the way of qualifications who can demonstrate relevant hands on experience.

 

If this role is of interest, please apply in confidence with an up to date CV to Angela Liscombe at North Oak Recruitment.  We aim to respond to all applications but occasionally, due to overwhelming response, this is not always possible.  Should you not hear from us within 10 days please assume your application has been unsuccessful.  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. Our full Privacy Notice can be found on our website.

 

Trainee Paraplanner

Leicester (Our Ref AL928)

Salary : to c£25,000 + excellent benefits

 

My client is one of the UKs leading Chartered Financial Planning organisations, offering Independent award-winning advice to both private and corporate clients.  They now have an exciting opportunity for an individual who has already gained experience within the Wealth Management Industry and now wishes to build upon this further.

 

The Role

·        Receive and implement requests from planners.

·        Gather and record client data.

·        Prepare review and recommendation reports to a professional and timely standard.

·        Provide information for regular client reviews.

·        Communicate with selected clients (face to face or remote) and third parties.

·        Delegate and communicate clearly with technical and client support.

·        Undertake financial planning and product-based research.

·        Operate within the compliance and corporate standards of the business.

·        Undertake appropriate professional development and training.

 

Skills, knowledge, and experience

·        Good technical knowledge.

·        Ability to use research tools (e.g. eXchange, Assureweb, Aequos) technical financial planning tools (e.g. Truth by Prestwood), financial modelling and back office software (1st software).

·        Interpersonal skills - able to work within a team, and maintain client trust and inspire confidence.

·        Articulate and able to communicate effectively in verbal and written form.

·        Highly organised, methodical, analytical, disciplined.

·        Appropriate CII qualifications (or equivalent).

 

Benefits

·        Death in Service scheme

·        Generous Pension Scheme: 7% employer contribution based on basic salary.

·        Career development encouraged: PFS membership, and appropriate CII exams and study material, provided

 

If this role is of interest and you have previous experience within the Wealth Management Industry please apply in confidence with an up to date CV.  We aim to respond to all applications but occasionally, due to overwhelming response, this is not always possible.  Should you not hear from us within 10 days please assume your application has been unsuccessful.  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. Our full Privacy Notice can be found on our website.

 

IFA Administrator - Financial Services (ref AL927)

Nottingham

to £25,000 + benefits

 

My client is a well regarded IFA in Nottingham, and they are now looking to appoint an experienced Client Servicing Administrator.  Applicants will support the IFA team in respect of business administration.

 

Main duties will include:

 

·        Processing & managing new business applications

·        Obtaining illustrations and valuations

·        Inputting information onto client database

·        Preparing client reports / correspondence

·        Dealing with client queries by phone / in writing

·        Organising & preparing client reviews 

·        Produce portfolio valuations

·        Prepare suitability reports

·        Ensure all work is completed in line with compliance guidelines

To be considered for this role, you will have experience working in an administration capacity within an IFA practice, Ideally, you will hold CII qualifications but if you can demonstrate excellent knowledge and experience then it is not a necessity. You must be competent answering the telephone and professional at all times with a high degree of organisation and accuracy, including excellent numeric and literacy skills. 

If you have the required skills and experience then please apply with an up to date CV to Angela Liscombe at North Oak Recruitment or call for a confidential discussion.  We aim to respond to all applications but occasionally, due to overwhelming response, this is not always possible.  Should you not hear from us within 10 days please assume your application has been unsuccessful.  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. Our full Privacy Notice can be found on our website.

Paraplanner

Near Derby (Our Ref AL925)

Salary to c£36,000 + benefits

 

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced paraplanner to join an established team based near Derby.  Our client is a successful Wealth Management Organisation providing independent financial advice to Private and Corporate clients.

You will work closely with the Wealth Planners and will be responsible for creating reports and financial plans for clients in areas such as investments, retirement planning and IHT Planning.

You will have previous paraplanning experience and may be level 4 Diploma qualified although this is not a requirement.  Experience using Voyant will be a distinct advantage. Full support is on offer for the attainment of further professional qualifications.

If this role is of interest, then please apply with an up to date CV.  We aim to respond to all applications but occasionally, due to overwhelming response, this is not always possible.  Should you not hear from us within 10 days please assume your application has been unsuccessful.  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. Our full Privacy Notice can be found on our website.

Paraplanner
Nottingham City Centre (Ref AL922)
Salary  £32,000 - £39,000 + benefits
 
My client is a very well-regarded boutique style IFA in Nottingham, dealing with high net worth clients.  They now have an exciting new vacancy for a Paraplanner to join their team and support the IFAs.
The role:

• To provide technical and research support to clients
• To provide technical support to the advisory team
• To produce accurate and comprehensive financial planning reports
• To produce cashflow analysis

• Ensure all dealings with clients are carried out in a professional, prompt, accurate and courteous manner.
• Ensure all supporting documentation is maintained according to current procedures

In addition:

• To maintain an understanding and awareness of relevant rules and processes

• To maintain and build on relevant technical knowledge
• Build deep and meaningful relationships with client
• Always be mindful of ways to improve the client experience and internal processes
• Polite, pro-active, excellent manner, relational, attention to detail, team player;
• Excellent organisational and planning skills with ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines;
• Competent user of MS Office applications

The Person:
You will have the personal attributes necessary to fulfil the role and its requirements above and will also hold your Diploma in Financial Planning or be well on your way to completing this.  Previous paraplanning experience is a pre-requisite.
If this role is of interest, please apply in confidence with an up to date CV or call Angela Liscombe at North Oak Recruitment for a discussion.  We aim to respond to all applications but occasionally, due to overwhelming response, this is not always possible.  Should you not hear from us within 10 days please assume your application has been unsuccessful.  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. Our full Privacy Notice can be found on our website. 

Paraplanner
Newark, Nottinghamshire (our ref AL920)
 
My client is a forward thinking, vibrant organisation, who has evolved over the past 40 years to offer Financial Planning, Investment Management and Business Planning to a wide range of clientele. Providing solutions that help clients achieve their objectives is at the heart of what they do, working as a team to deliver excellence.  We are looking for motivated, positive individuals with paraplanning experience who have the desire to continually develop their skills further and to be the best version of themselves they can be!

• To take responsibility for a portfolio of clients, managing ongoing relationships and be the first port of call for technical enquiries

• Where required, to attend client meetings and prepare meeting notes / presentations for delivery to the client
• To undertake research both independently and with the Adviser to identify suitable solutions to meet the clients needs
• To carry out financial planning calculations e.g. tax and consider implications for advice
• To prepare detailed and accurate lifetime cashflows with multiple scenarios to deliver client outcomes
• To produce clear, technically accurate, compliant and concise suitability and financial planning reports.
• To prepare and coordinate review documentation including; financial planning presentation, cashflow and asset review

 
Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience
Excellent technical knowledge of all planning areas
Thorough knowledge of technical financial planning tools and financial modelling software
It is envisaged you will have at least 2 years experience in a technical or paraplanning role
CII (or equivalent) Level Four Diploma in Financial Planning
Excellent interpersonal skills to develop and maintain client trust and inspire confidence
Be able to communicate effectively in verbal and written form. 
Solutions orientated and imaginative
Highly organised, methodical, analytical and disciplined
Adopts a positive attitude, willing to assist others when busy
Accurate and efficient in completion of duties, showing attention to detail
Able to work under pressure on occasions to achieve deadlines
 
We aim to respond to all applications but occasionally, due to overwhelming response, this is not always possible.  Should you not hear from us within 10 days please assume your application has been unsuccessful.  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. Our full Privacy Notice can be found on our website.  

 

 

Business Development Manager

Nottingham, East Midlands Region (our Ref AL919)

Salary £50,000 - £70,000 + discretionary bonus and excellent benefits

 

My client is a prestigious Private Banking Organisation offering wealth planning, investment management and lending services to clients across the UK.

They now have an exciting new opportunity for a Business Development Manager to join their Nottingham office in brand new premises, promoting their services to intermediaries and potential clients resulting in new business generation.

Key responsibilities of the role will include:

Managing intermediary relationships to increase Assets under Management and Lending

Attending quality networking events across the East Midlands, focusing on Solicitors, Accountants and Corporate Finance

Organising and Hosting intermediary events

Identifying target firms across the region to increase lending

To work closely with the Nottingham Advisory Team and their existing introducers

Promote the company via the press, social media and other activities to increase brand awareness

Achieve new business targets via introductions to the Nottingham Office Wealth Planning Advisers

To keep abreast of changes in the global financial markets

To maintain the highest standards of compliance under the regulators guidelines

The ideal candidate will have proven success in a similar role and is likely to be from an IFA, DFM, Private Banking, Insurance, Legal or Accounting background.  You will have an established network of contacts throughout the East Midlands and the flair and creativity to be able to build upon this.

If this role is of interest, then please apply in confidence with an up to date CV.  We aim to respond to all applications but occasionally, due to overwhelming response, this is not always possible.  Should you not hear from us within 10 days please assume your application has been unsuccessful.  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. Our full Privacy Notice can be found on our website.

 

 

Administrator  Wealth Management

Nottingham (our ref AL918)

Salary to £25,000 + benefits

 

My client is an established Wealth Management Organisation and due to internal promotion, they now have a requirement for an experienced administrator to join their team.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role.

Main duties:

  - File preparation for a range of adviser meetings.

  - Entering information onto Intelliflo and the Companys back office system

  - Suitability report writing

  - Business processing

  - General administration including client contact.

This company has a track record of promoting administrators to paraplanning roles so this would suit somebody who wishes to develop their career further within the industry, although this is not a requirement.

If this role is of interest please apply with an up to date CV.  We aim to respond to all applications but occasionally, due to overwhelming response, this is not possible.  Should you not hear from us within 10 days please assume your application has been unsuccessful.  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. Our full Privacy Notice can be found on our website.