Paraplanner - Harrogate

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Paraplanner to join their team. In this role, you will work closely with financial advisers to support the financial planning process and ensure the delivery of high-quality advice to our clients.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive financial analysis to assist in the development of financial plans.
• Gather and organise client financial information, including income, expenses, assets, and liabilities.
• Use financial planning software to model various scenarios and projections.
• Prepare and review investment proposals and reports for clients.
• Collaborate with advisors to develop and implement customised financial strategies.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, regulations and changes in financial markets.
• Conduct research on financial products and investment opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records.

Company compliance

• Ensuring all tasks are carried out within FCA regulatory requirements.
• Notifying advisers of any complaints received and following appropriate procedures within the complaints handling process.
• Recording all correspondence.
• Ensuring that all dealings with clients are of an appropriate and entirely factual nature.
• Be committed to your own personal professional development, keeping knowledge up to date and attending any relevant learning sessions or other training arranged by the company. 

Person Specification
Qualifications

• To hold the CII Level 4 Diploma or equivalent. Desire to work towards Chartered status will be fully supported.

Knowledge and experience

• Good knowledge of investments, pensions, personal tax, estate planning and protection (mortgages and equity release where applicable).
• Ability to perform basic tax calculations.
• Experience of maintaining good working relationships in the delivery of financial advice services or similar environment.
• Ability to acquire, update and apply new skills and knowledge.
• Set own goals and want to deliver agreed targets.

IT skills

• Competent IT skills, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience in using financial services back-office systems (Genovo and/ or Intellliflo Office) to perform role and manage client data efficiently and consistently in line with internal processes.

Financial skills

• Ability to analyse financial issues and offer sound, reliable and professional advice.
• Ability to assess information, make comparisons and identify critical features.
• Ability to collate and present financial information.
• Ability to understand and analyse financial and non-financial data.

Personal skills

• Communication: Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, and to deal with individuals at all levels.
• Team working: Ability to contribute as part of a team, and deal with individuals at all levels within the business.
• Professional integrity: The strength of character to explain a professional point while having empathy with a customer.
• Relations with others: The personal qualities and skills that promote open and constructive relations with colleagues and customers.
• Flexibility: The flexibility for and commitment to continual service development and improvement.
• Be able to work within defined business processes.

If you are interested in the position, please email sam@artemisrecruitment.co.uk 

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