Current Vacancies

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.  

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.

 

Paraplanner

Nottingham (our ref AL917)

Salary to c£34,000 + benefits

 

My client is a prestigious Investments and Wealth Management organisation in Nottingham and now has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to work within their Paraplanning team.

 

The role will involve working closely with the teams 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 will be either qualified to or working towards CII 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 whilst enjoying 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 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 (Our Ref AL915)

Salary to c£35,000 per annum + benefits

 

Our client is a very well established wealth management company and they now have an exciting new vacancy for an experienced Paraplanner to join their team.  You will be working closely within a team, and providing technical support to Wealth Planners who provide holistic financial planning to Mid and High Net Worth Private clients.

 

Main responsibilities of the role:

·        Technical research

·        Report writing and drafting advice letters

·        Keeping client affairs under review

·        Managing client expectations

·        Liaising with the relevant administration teams

 

The ideal Person:

 

·        Previous paraplanning experience within a wealth planning environment

·        IT literate with experience of industry software

·        CII qualified, ideally to Diploma Level 4

 

If this role is of interest, please apply in confidence or call Angela Liscombe at North Oak Recruitment 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

Derby (Our Ref AL911)

Salary to c£30,000 plus benefits

 

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced paraplanner to join a vibrant team based on the outskirts of Derby.  Our client is an established and growing Chartered Financial Planning organisation providing independent financial advice to Private and Corporate clients.

You will work closely with Financial Planners and will be responsible for creating reports and financial plans for clients in the areas of investments, retirement planning, pension transfers and protection.

It is envisaged that you will have previous paraplanning experience and will be level 4 Diploma qualified or well on your way to achieving this.  Full support is on offer for the attainment of further professional qualifications and should you wish to work towards an advisory role within the company in the future, then this can be accommodated.

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.