Job Description

• Deliver client-focused, professional financial planning advice to new and existing clients.
• Develop the business via internal introducers.
• Network and present to groups of professionals.
• Engage with clients, define their objectives and agree project fees.
• Complete fact finds and gather all other information required to satisfy “know your customer” requirements.
• Research existing arrangements and consider alternative solutions to achieve client objectives.
• Prepare suitability reports to explain recommendations.
• Ensure clients understand recommendations and answer any questions they may have.
• Assist clients with the completion of any required paperwork.
• Carry out regular reviews for existing clients.
• Maintain all supporting documentation.
• Keep up to date with all relevant product, legislative and technical changes.
• Ensure a current statement of professional standing (SPS) is held at all times.
• Attain and maintain level of competence as required by the Firm.
• Maintain all standards of performance as required by the Firm.
• Ensure relevant CPD is maintained and recorded accurately.
• Ensure compliance at all times with the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, the FCA Statements of Principle & Code of Practice for approved persons, the relevant FCA rules and the firm’s internal compliance rules and procedures.
• Work as part of the team to meet business targets.
• Take responsibility for and deliver client service to a high standard.
• Ensure all work carried out is compliant and complete.
• Provide cover for other Advisers during holidays and periods of other absence.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ideally the successful candidate will have the following attributes, skills, experience and qualifications.

• Analytical, methodical and numerical
• Strategic, pragmatic, and commercially minded
• Decisive, accurate, and meticulous
• Tenacious, persuasive and self-motivated
• Results-oriented, displays initiative and embraces change
• Outgoing, adaptable, and socially confident
• A positive ‘can do’ attitude, team worker, and personable
• Resilient/able to work under pressure, multi-task, and work independently / flexibly
• Adaptable, organized, and conscientious
• Effective Communicator, with proven accuracy and an eye for detail
• Takes the initiative, ability to priorities and meet deadlines
• Good working knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in a financial services team, suitability report writing and current competent Adviser status are all essential