We are urgently seeking a Junior Financial Adviser, ideally someone who has recently qualified or very nearly qualified with their Level 4 Diploma in Financial Advice / Planning and looking to take their first step into Advice.

Specific duties will include:

Meet potential new clients to ascertain their current and future financial planning needs
Provide quality Investment Advice in accordance with current regulations and within the firms standards and procedures
Introduce clients to the wider support team of the business
Maintain the existing HNW client book and retain excisting clients
Building and maintaining a strong network of professional connections
Identify and make suggestions to the Investment propositions and make recommendations
The successful candidate will have around 3+ years experience working within the Financial Services sector, ideally within an IFA firm working as a Senior Administrator or as a Paraplanner. You will have recently qualified (or very nearly qualified) with a Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning / Financial Advice, and will be looking for the next step in your career towards becoming a Financial Adviser.

Ideally you’ll have strong knowledge of Pensions, Investments and Retirement Planning. You will be educated to at least A level standard, with good grades.

A great salary package will be offered coupled with a great bonus scheme, which will be dependant upon your skills, previous experience and current qualifications.

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We are urgently seeking an IFA Administration Team Leader, who will sit within the Administration function and primarily manage the companies back-office Administration staff and ensuring smooth efficient running of the office on a daily basis and coordination between Advisers, Paraplanners and Administrative staff.

Specifically you’ll be responsible for:

Leading the day-to-day activities of the Administration teams, training and motivating the team to achieve objectives and promoting the health, safety and welfare of all team members
Leading the recruitment and onboarding process and conducting performance reviews and appraisals in line with company objectives
Using a Diary Management System to allocate and track incoming work across the Administration teams
Liaising with advisors throughout the advice process and supporting the production of portfolio and fund analysis reports for advisor / client meetings
Using platforms and liaising with product providers to obtain information about existing and potential investments, including the coordination of training on new products
Assisting the compliance officer to ensure compliance standards are met throughout the financial services department
Supporting the directors with project work in relation to improvements in business operations
Suggesting and Implementing improvements in business systems and processes, operational efficiency and team development
We would be seeking a candidate who has some Management or Team Leading experience coming from the Financial Services industry, ideally from within an Independent Financial Advisory sector, with a proven track record of managing a team and evidence of team development and progression. You will have a good understanding of the Financial Advice sales process, business submission process and the commissions and fee payment process. It would be to your advantage if you have knowledge of Intelligent Office and / or been involved with systems migrations / upgrades. It would also be to your advantage if you have any additional Financial Services qualifications such as working towards or achieved a Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning.

A great salary is offered with this 1 year fixed term contract position, with a good Bonus to be paid at the end of the contract, with the possibility of it being extended or being made permanent.

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My client is a fully independent whole of market IFA firm based in the North Leeds areas, providing locally based individuals, HNW clients and business with sound Financial Planning services and advice.

Position

We are currently seeking a hybrid Paraplanner / Administrative member of staff to join an existing team of Paraplanners / Administrators who are supporting 6 Financial Advisers in their daily duties. Specifically, you will be involved with:

Producing suitability reports for new business and writing client review letters using in-house templates
Investment and product research
Putting together client review packs
Processing new business
Investment switches/withdrawals/top ups etc
Using 3rd party software packages i.e. Intelliflo, Dynamic Planner, Adviser Asset, Defaqto etc
Using product provider platforms especially, M&G, Fidelity, Standard Life, Quilter, Scottish Widows
Diary management, LOA’s etc
Dealing with clients by email and telephone
Initially this role will be 100% office based, however once assessed and competent the successful individual will be allowed to work from home 2 days a week.

We would ideally be seeking a candidate who has worked within an Administrative role within the Financial Advisory sector between 1-3 years, ideally you will be studying towards a Diploma in Financial Planning and have a few exams under your belt already, however if you do have sufficient experience, then you will also be considered without, with the ability to start studying towards your qualifications with the firm.

Benefits

Salary of £28,000-£32,0000 p.a. dependent on experience

Annual bonus

Pension scheme, Death in Service and Private Medical Insurance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays (2 days must be kept for between Christmas and New Year when the office is closed).

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We are urgently seeking an experienced Paraplanner to join an existing team of Paraplanners supporting the Financial Advisers of the business.  Specifically you’ll be responsible for:

Working collaboratively with our financial planners, you will help give advice to our clients. You will create lifetime cashflow forecasts with multiple scenarios to test the extent to which they can achieve their goals. You will then write a financial plan with our summary advice, accompanied by a suitability report for regulated recommendations.
Ensuring financial plans and ongoing reviews for your clients are delivered accurately and on time, with subsequent transactions processed accurately and according to service expectations.

We require an experienced Level 4 Diploma qualified Paraplanner ideally with around 3 years experience working as a Paraplanner with strong technical knowledge of Pensions, Investments and Life Assurance products, coupled with their benefits and taxation.  Specifically you’ll have a good understanding of tax allowances, trusts and business structures as part of Financial Plans and have experience using Cashflow forecasting systems such as Voyant.  You will have great attention to detail, a positive approach, and be very well organised, with a problem-solving mindset.

A great salary is offered for the role, coupled with Hybrid working options.

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We urgently are seeking a IFA Administrator to join  an existing team providing support to both the business and the Financial Advisers and Directors of the business. Specifically you will be responsible for:

Processing authority letters, and gathering financial data for new clients and annual reviews.
Preparing application forms and client documentation.
Processing financial transactions on platforms.
Preparing client reviews, including gathering financial data, updating goals information and setting up meetings.
Dealing with post, emails and any correspondence relating to clients or their financial situation.
Providing administrative support to the financial planners and paraplanners as required.
Supporting clients with administrative queries and communication as required.
We are ideally seeking an IFA Administrator with at least 2 years experience working within Financial Planning, you will have good experience of working with Letters of Authority, and be experienced in gathering information with regards to clients Investments, Pensions and Life Assurance policies with a good understanding of Financial Transactions relating to Investments, Insurance policies, sales, Fund Switches and withdrawals.  You will also be comfortable using technology and systems, including CRM and Project Management systems along with experience of using various investment platforms.  Any additional qualifications within the sector would be to your advantage.

This is a full-time role with hybrid working options, coupled with an attractive salary and benefits package.

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We are urgently seeking a Chartered Financial Adviser to join the existing Financial Advisory team and to service our clients on a daily basis.  Specifically you’ll be responsible for:

Working collaboratively with our paraplanners, you will give advice to our clients to help them best achieve their goals. You will present lifetime cashflow forecasts with multiple scenarios. You will also present financial plans with our advice, and suitability reports for regulated recommendations.
Managing a portfolio of clients, delivering scheduled reviews, and all advice needed during the year.
Meeting prospective clients, to assess the advice they need, and propose how we can best help them.
With strong technical knowledge, you will support other members of the Balance team.
Nurture all your client relationships, as well as important professional relationships.

We require a Chartered Financial Adviser (possibly will consider someone who is very close to Chartered qualification level) with strong technical knowledge and bringing with you a number of years of Technical Paraplanning experience, We require you to have Pension Transfer qualifications and experience in preparing defined benefit pension advice.  You will work holistically, and be able to see a client’s ‘big picture’ and work out how they can best achieve their life goals. You may already be using the Kinder Institute life planning approach or something similar and must be comfortable inn a wide range of Financial Planning areas.  You will also have cash flow modelling experience ideally using Voyant as well as being an effective communicator at all levels.

A great salary is offered with this role, as well as hybrid working options.

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We urgently seek a Mortgage & Protection Administrator, to join an existing team providing support to the Mortgage Advisers of the business.

Key tasks and responsibilities include (but not limited to):

Provide administrative support to the Advisers including preparing reports, scheduling client appointments, updating and liaising to conclude work related tasks
Prepare client packs, research, applications and documents required for client meetings
Maintain client files in line with company guidelines and standards
Submit mortgage and protection applications with various lenders/providers, ensuring all documentation is accurate and submitted on time
Ensure all necessary information is on file and liaise with relevant companies/departments to resolve any outstanding queries
Assist the business as and when required in various tasks upon request, including meeting and greeting clients, answering and dealing with incoming enquiries
Proficient in the use of IT: Microsoft Word/Excel
Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple tasks

It would be to your advantage if you have and experience within a similar role within Mortgages & Protection, but this is not specifically needed. We require a candidate with 1-3 years experience working within the Financial Services sector, with a minimum of good GCSE grades in English & Maths, ideally degree qualified within a Financial discipline, and have a desire to develop a career within the Mortgage / Financial Planning industry.

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We are urgently seeking an experienced IFA Administrator to join an existing team of Administrators, supporting the Financial Advisers within the business ensuring clients are able to plan for a comfortable retirement. You will be responsible for providing a 1st class service to the clients of the business and specifically you’ll be responsible for:

Key Responsibilities:

Send letters of authority to financial providers
Chase providers for required information
Keep clients updated on the progress of their cases
Issue advice recommendation packs to clients
Submit advice and annual review reports via the Intelliflo back office system
Provide a high level of customer service and care throughout the client journey

We would be seeking an experienced IFA Administrator with 1-3 years experience working as an Administrator within a Financial Planning / Financial Services firm. You will have strong understanding of the IFA process and associated regulatory requirements, with good product knowledge across Pensions, retirement Planning, Investments etc coupled with excellent communications skills and the ability to prioritise your own workloads. If you have experience of using the Aviva platform, then this would be to your advantage as well as if you have any additional Financial Services qualifications.

A great salary is offered along with training and development with progression.

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Due to team members being promoted to Financial Advisers, we are urgently in need of 2 Paraplanners to join the existing Paraplanning team. The role of a paraplanner at the firm is quite report and research orientated, focusing on the more ‘technical’ aspects of the job. They have separate administration teams for processing new business and dealing with wider administrative tasks.

The role would be suitable for a career focused Paraplanner, a Paraplanner looking to move into Advice in the future, someone looking to develop a further career within Training & Competence or Compliance or someone considering a role within Investment Portfolio Management.

We are ideally seeking full Level 4 Diploma qualified candidate (CII preferred), with 1+ years experience in a Paraplanning role for an Independent Advisory firm, the ability to deal with all aspects of financial advice (pensions, investments, protection, IHT and wider tax planning etc). It would be to your advantage if you are wanting to continue studies to Level 6 Chartered qualification, or if you have experience with Intelligent Office and / or experience with platforms such as Aegon, Aviva and Quilter and if you’ve had previous exposure to DFM solutions.

A great salary is offered for this role coupled with the below Benefits:

Hybrid working structure with a 50/50 split of time on site and WFH
During the probationary period we would expect new starters to be in the office full time to assist with their settling in and development.

Details of supplementary benefits we offer beyond standard holiday and pension entitlement include:

Very competitive study support program
2x Death In Service cover
A range of medical services are incorporated into this including:
Health checks
Access to a digital GP
Mental health consultations
Nutritionist consultations
Second medical opinion service
Westfield Health medical cash plan
Westfield Rewards smart spending cashback (through selected retailers)
Company funded social events throughout the year

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We urgently seeking an experienced Administrator to join an existing team who are responsible for providing Administration support for both the Financial Advisers and Directors of the business.  Specifically you’ll be responsible for the following:

Administration duties

To arrange basic administration requirements from file notes as instructed
Collating costs & charges information for annual review purposes
Preparing valuations / client packs for client meetings
To send off letters by email and post as required
To be responsible for scanning and administrative duties as required
To telephone clients when required
Day to day reception duties

To be responsible for the main reception duties during opening hours
To be the first contact for answering and directing telephone calls
Opening of post in morning & allocation to staff
To deal with clients at the front desk in a polite and courteous manner
To arrange refreshments for clients and advisers as necessary
To take accurate messages for advisers and members of staff as necessary
To undertake photocopying / scanning duties as requested
To be responsible for franking of outgoing post
To ensure sufficient supplies of stationery / consumables / sundries 

Ideally we would be seeking an individual who has around 1+ years experience working within a Financial Advisory firm as an Administrator or PA.  But we are also willing to consider Administrators who have previous experience working in the Financial Services sector.

A great salary and working environment is offered for this role, which is office based in Sheffield.

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