Current Vacancies

Paraplanner

Nottingham (Ref AL970)

Salary £38,000 - £42,000 + 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 Financial Planning Technician ( 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 ideally 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.

Business Development Support Assistant

Nottingham (Our Ref AL969)

Full time 9.00 to 5.30 pm

Competitive Salary to £24,000 per annum

Located in Nottingham City Centre, my client, an established and very well regarded Asset Management Company, is seeking a Business Development Support Assistant to join the existing Business Development team.

We are looking for a professional, confident and proactive individual, who is flexible and collaborative towards their duties and responsibilities and has a great track record in supporting the growth of existing and new business.

This role would suit a self motivated individual who has strong administrative skills and has gained relevant experience of business development and marketing practices and processes.

Reporting into the Senior Project Coordinator, you will additionally provide full administrative support to the Business Development Team.

Key Responsibilities

Essential Skills and Competence

·        A minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role with strong administration and organisational skills.

·        Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, to enable professional interaction with a wide range of contacts, both internal and external.

 ·        Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to maintain a high level of accuracy.

 ·        Ability to work on own initiative and organise and plan your own work.

 ·        Ability to deal with sensitive information with discretion and to maintain confidentiality.

 ·        Excellent IT skills, including a working knowledge of presentation software packages, preferably Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

 ·        Strong organisational, time management and multi-tasking skills and the ability to maintain high standards while working under pressure and to deadlines.

 ·        Creative in approach to problem solving and able to think through the implications of different options in terms of the wider organisation.

 ·        Excellent interpersonal skills in order to work across teams and get the best from people to assist in delivering strategic goals. 

 ·        Ability to respond quickly to rapidly changing circumstances or work pressures.

 ·        Previous experience of minute taking at new client business meetings is desirable.

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 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.  Full Privacy Notice can be found on our website.

Financial Services Business Administrator

Nottingham City Centre (our Ref AL968)

Salary to c£26,000 pa + extensive benefits

Our client is an expanding Top 20 accountancy practice with offices across the UK and internationally. They are now looking for a Financial Services Business Administrator to join their friendly team at their Nottingham offices.

This is a fantastic opportunity to use your corporate administrative expertise while gaining valuable exposure to financial services operations and supporting customers to achieve their financial objectives.  You will be supported in your personal and professional development, helping you meet your future goals and objectives. 

The Role

As an Administrator, you will support a Financial Advisor with all administration required to support a portfolio of clients, including reports and valuations.  You will deal with queries from both Advisors and customers, arrange review meetings and ensure the delivery of the highest level of customer service.

More specifically:

·        Undertake sufficient product and market research

·        Obtain illustrations and detailed product information from providers

·        Prepare draft suitability reports and documentation

·        Prepare research and paperwork for client review meetings

·        Arrange client review meetings

·        Update back office systems

·        Typing correspondence and other documents on a daily basis

·        Scanning, photocopying, binding and filing on a daily basis

·        Helping undertake valuations

·        Dealing with queries from advisors and clients

·        Ensure relevant CPD is maintained and recorded accurately

About You

• Strong MS Office skills, ie, Word, Excel and MS Outlook (Essential)
• Knowledge of back office an research tools eg: Intelliflo;  Dynamic Planner; Avelo Exchange; CashCalc (Desirable)
• Previous experience working with clients in a client a professional office environment is essential and experience within Financial Planning is desirable

·        Attention to detail

·        Proactive

·        Good telephone manner and confidence to answer client calls

·        Strong typing skills

·        Positive and helpful attitude towards doing whatever tasks are required

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 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.  Full Privacy Notice can be found on our website.

Compliance Officer

Wealth Management

Leicestershire (our ref AL967)

Salary £25,000 - £40,000 depending on experience

Our client is a respected and well-established IFA based on the outskirts of Leicester and they now have an exciting new opportunity for a Compliance Officer to join their team.  You will need to have CII qualifications (RO1-RO6) and also AF7, AF3 or G60 would be an advantage.  Previous experience within a Wealth Management environment is also of course, required.

Main duties

• Help ensure that the company maintains accurate, detailed and up to date compliance records across all areas of the companys business
• Help ensure the company can respond to requests for information from the FCA and provide the requisite notifications to the FCA
• Help ensure appropriate ethical standards exist within the company
• Help ensure the company continues to meet its threshold conditions (COND) 
• Report to the company’s Compliance Manager on a regular basis on all relevant compliance issues   

Specific responsibilities

Compliance

• Help ensure that the company implements fully its risk-based compliance and financial crime procedures
• Help ensure that all regulatory reports required by FCA are submitted on time
• Help ensure the company keeps up to date MI and that any adverse trends or recurring problems identified are passed on to the relevant individuals within the company
• Help ensure that the company has adequate data security policies and procedures in place and that these are implemented properly

Advice and sales practices

• Help ensure all advisers, investment managers and new business administrators are aware of any relevant guidance in the areas in which they work and have received appropriate training on any new markets or products in which the company is involved
• Regularly review the relevant individuals client files as required by the companys relevant procedures

Complaints

• If requested, review any complaints against the company and investigate in accordance with relevant regulator’s complaints handling rules
• Help ensure that the six-monthly reports to the FCA are submitted within the correct timescale
• Help ensure all staff are aware of the companys complaints handling procedures

Financial promotions

• Help ensure all financial promotions are approved and recorded on the companys financial promotion register
• Help ensure all staff are aware of the requirement not to issue any financial promotion without the approval of the compliance oversight function

Training and competence

• Help ensure that all approved persons are subject to the necessary levels of supervision outlined in the companys relevant procedures
• Help ensure that adequate records are being maintained by the companys supervisor.
• Help ensure that all RIAs have a current SPS
• Help ensure that any non-advising approved person is competent for the role they undertake, by formally reviewing this on an annual basis in line with the T&C requirements
• Help ensure that any advising principal has maintained a relevant and adequate record of CPD and KPIs by formally reviewing this on at least an annual basis

Appointed representatives

• Help ensure the relevant regulatory requirements are met and that the appointed representatives are effectively monitored and assessed

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 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.  Full Privacy Notice can be found on our website.

SIPP Team Lead

Salary to c£32,000 pa (negotiable) + benefits

Leicester City Centre (our Ref AL965)

A number of exciting opportunities have arisen with a very long established and well respected Pensions Company, who are opening a new operation in Leicester City Centre.

Role overview

We are looking for a Pensions Team Lead to join our team.  This is a great opportunity for someone with strong pensions experience looking to progress further in their career. You will be working within a friendly environment in modern City Centre offices and will be provided with full support and encouragement to achieve your career goals.

You will be positive, professional and experienced and must be able to work on your own initiative to produce quality work on a timely basis. In addition, you should help to build an improved service offering in the department by contributing your time and expertise to the team.  

As a Team Lead you will be dealing with the administration of the pension schemes along with delegating work to your other administrators.  You will be responsible for managing and processing all aspects of the pension and deal directly with clients and advisers.

Key responsibilities

·        Receiving instructions and ensuring that any task activity is accurately completed

·        Building and maintaining good relationships with clients and advisers

·        Informing clients and financial intermediaries of specific matters or issues affecting their schemes, especially actual or potential problems

·        Ensuring that client deadlines, all internally agreed key performance indicators, service standards and regulatory reporting requirements are met.

·        Proactively identifies risk within the department and escalates concerns appropriately

Skills and experience 

·        At least 3 years pensions experience

·        At least 6 months management or team lead experience

·        Strong Administrative skills

·        Ability to identify and process data

·        Customer focused

·        Drive to continually improve your knowledge and skillset

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 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.  Full Privacy Notice can be found on our website.

SIPP Administrator

Salary to £25,000 pa (negotiable) + benefits

Leicester City Centre (our Ref AL964)

A number of exciting opportunities have arisen with a very long established and well respected Pensions Company, who are opening a new operation in Leicester City Centre.

Role overview
We are  looking for a Pensions Administrator to join their team, this is a great opportunity for someone with some pensions experience looking to progress further in their career. You will be working within a friendly environment in modern City Centre Offices and will be provided with full support and encouragement to achieve your career goals.
 
You will be positive, professional and experienced and must be able to work on your own initiative to produce quality work on a timely basis. In addition, you should help to build an improved service offering in the department by contributing your time and expertise to the team. 
 
As a Pensions Administrator you will be dealing with the administration of the pension schemes (SIPPs).  You will be responsible for managing and processing all aspects of the pension and dealing directly with clients and advisers.
 
Key responsibilities

• Receiving instructions and ensuring that any task activity is accurately completed
• Building and maintaining good relationships with clients and advisers
• Informing clients and financial intermediaries of specific matters or issues affecting their schemes, especially actual or potential problems
• Ensuring that client deadlines, all internally agreed key performance indicators, service standards and regulatory reporting requirements are met.

• Proactively identifies risk within the department and escalates concerns to Team Leader

 
Skills and experience

• At least 1 year pensions experience
• Strong Administrative skills
• Ability to identify and process data
• Customer focused
• Drive to continually improve your knowledge and skillset

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 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.  Full Privacy Notice can be found on our website.

Product Specialist    Pensions IT

Nuneaton, Warwickshire (Our Ref AL960)

Salary range £26,000 to £32,000 pa depending on experience plus generous benefits

An exciting new opportunity has arisen within this expanding and forward thinking specialist IT System Support provider for the pensions industry.  Working within a team of dedicated and ambitious individuals, your role will involve:

·       Providing excellent customer service to system users.

·       Answering technical queries

·       Acting on client feedback and forwarding on requests to the Development Team

·       Managing the expectations of users

·       Arranging system upgrades with users

·       Carry out client upgrades

·       Update internal systems post upgrade

·        Addition of user licenses & modules upon request

·        Testing new & existing system functionality

·        Documenting processes and testing results

·        Providing feedback to Product and Development team on product quality to ensure that applications are fit for purpose

·        Preparing data for testing

·        Collaborate on creation of test plans

·        Remote training (webinars & e-learning)

·        Preparing data for training

·        Preparing documentation for training

·        Updating training records

·        Remote demonstration sessions

·        Mentoring Apprentice Product Specialist

What you will need:

·        Knowledge of the pensions industry, ideally SSAS and SIPP

·        Confidence in dealing with specialist industry IT systems

·        Excellent customer service skills

·        Outstanding communication skills

·        A desire for continuous personal development

·        The ability to work accurately whilst meeting deadlines

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 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.  Full Privacy Notice can be found on our website.

Executive PA to CEO

Market Harborough, Leics (our Ref AL962)

Salary £25,000 to £30,000 + benefits

Our client is an established Wealth Management organisation and they have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and professional PA to join their team.

The role:

Provide support to the CEO to assist with making client appointments, coordinating work between back office team (and other advisers if they are involved). Supporting the Technical Assistant to ensure reports are prepared and issued in a timely manner and new business is effectively managed to completion including meeting all service levels. Key Accountabilities

·        To ensure the confidentiality of all work undertaken

·        Performing general office clerk duties and errands

·        Management of diaries

·        Booking and arranging travel arrangements

·        Sales administration

·        Home or personal life maintenance of the CEO

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

·        From time to time to carry out other work allocated to them by their Line Manager

Skills and Experience

·        Previous office experience/personal assistant role (Essential)

·        Excellent verbal and written communication skills

·        Excellent telephone manner

·        Excellent team player

·        Proficient in IT skills

·        High level of word processing and spread-sheet knowledge

·        Ability to be proactive and take initiative

·        Tact and diplomacy

·        Methodical approach to work

·        Good planning and organisational skills

·        Honesty and Integrity

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 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.  Full Privacy Notice can be found on our website.

Pension Scheme Secretary

Nottingham (our ref AL961)

Salary c£40,000 - £50,000 + benefits

My client is a leading professional pension trusteeship and governance firm. They provide a broad range of experience and in-depth expertise to meet client needs across the full spectrum of pension trusteeship and governance services and now have an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Pension Scheme Secretary to join their team.

The role and the person:

·        Self-starter, able to work unsupervised and occasionally remotely

·        Will be client facing, required to attend client scheme meetings (i.e. meetings of trustees) usually at client locations throughout the UK

·        Work on a varied portfolio of client schemes, large and small

·        Possess a good working knowledge of pensions law and practice for all types of occupational pension schemes DB, DC and Hybrid schemes

·        Able to use of all types of online communication tools including managing data in on-line portals (i.e. Board Pack/Effects)

·        Responsible for arranging trustee meetings, drafting agendas, meeting notes and minutes, maintaining and follow up of action logs

·        Liaise with professional advisers e.g. actuaries, lawyers

·        Act as point of contact for trustees and advisers

·        Possess project management skills

·        Work in small existing secretarial team of 3 people

·        Minimum 5 years experience required

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 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.  Full Privacy Notice can be found on our website.

Practice Manager  Wealth Management

Near Coventry (Our Ref AL959)

Salary to £35,000 pa + benefits inc generous holiday and pension scheme

My client is a successful and highly reputable IFA Practice located in Coventry, providing holistic advice across Investments, Retirement, Protection and Inheritance Tax Planning to wealthy private clients largely from an entrepreneurial background and the medical profession across the UK. They have embarked on an ambitious 10 year plan for rapid expansion of both our client base and back office staff team which has given rise to an exciting new opportunity.

The Opportunity

They are actively seeking to recruit a skilled individual to carry out the Practice Manager role within a fast-paced business. The role will involve supporting a successful and very busy Director/IFA and carrying out all the usual duties of running a busy office and supporting the Advisor. The brief includes managing what is currently a small but expanding team, all the internal services, processes and procedures, ensuring client satisfaction remains very high and the client base and business grows. This role also has some responsibility for Accounting Control and Marketing, to facilitate further growth.

Practice Manager - Duties

·        Reviewing existing procedures and maintaining the delivery of business administration and its systems

·        Ensuring that the business activities are processed and tracked via the companys back office/CRM system

·        Managing staff including performance and service delivery

·        Assisting in arranging and co-ordinating key marketing events throughout the year 

Practice Manager - Candidate Requirements

·        Have experience managing a back office/CRM System (Experience with Intelligent Office would be an advantage)

·        Being able to take instruction, prioritise and delegate in a fast-paced environment

·        Be a resourceful individual and a fast learner

·        Must have experience of managing a team and running a Financial Services Practice

·        Strong management, organisational and communication skills

·        The candidate must have an excellent telephone manner, be a self-starter, is expected to have a high level of independence and responsibility as well as being involved in a wide range of client-related work

·        A positive and hardworking approach and a proven ability to deliver

·        Some financial planning knowledge/qualifications is advantageous (further enhancement to any existing knowledge/qualifications will be supported)

·        Positive attitude and can-do mindset

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 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.  Full Privacy Notice can be found on our website.