Financial Planner.

Role Type – Permanent (advisory), full time (35 hrs per week) with hybrid working offered after initial training period. 

Starting Salary – from £45k depending on experience

Location – Claygate, Surrey

Competitive salary and hybrid working offered.

About the role 

Our client is looking for a driven, ambitious and experienced Financial Planner to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing Financial Planning firm. 

The role is to competently provide financial advice in a compliant manner to clients within the FCA’s rules and guidelines and according to TMFP’s rules and procedures. 

Main Responsibilities 

• Will full admin and paraplanning support, you will be managing a portfolio of existing and new clients. 

• You will support your clients in achieving their financial goals, developing Financial Plans, Product Recommendations and guide them throughout.  

• You will be analysing clients’ existing products and communicating effectively with your clients to understand their needs and objectives. 

• Identify any other needs the client may have i.e legal advice. 

Other Responsibilities  

• Undertake research to identify suitable solutions to meet the clients’ needs and objectives. 

• Ensure all documentation, plans and records are maintained in a compliant manner. 

• Develop client relationships with individuals that have been referred and contact potential clients in accordance with the firm’s guidance.

General Duties 

• Work collaboratively with your team to provide your clients with a professional and seamless ongoing Financial Planning experience. 

• Liaising with the Partners and clients to ensure the firms service commitments are met and wherever possible exceeded. 

• Keep up to date with new product, technical or legislative changes within the marketplace. 

• Comply at all times with the firm’s Compliance; Training & Competence; Anti-Money Laundering, Complaints and Data Security procedures. 

• Comply at all times with the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, the FCA Statements of Principle & Code of Practice and the relevant FCA rules at all times. 

• Mentoring junior staff within the firm. 

What we are looking for 

We are looking for a competent, driven financial planner, someone who is a great communicator and able to engage and connect with clients. You will have the ability to communicate complex, technical advice in a clear and concise manner and gain commitment from clients.  

Key Skills:  

• Excellent communication skills 

• Interpersonal skills; great at networking  

• Analytical mindset 

• Teamplayer; ability to collaborate with others. 

• Time management skills; able to handle deadlines and pressure. 

• Excellent attention to detail. 

• Excellent IT skills and proficient in Microsoft Office Products 

• Industry awareness and a strong technical knowledge of financial products. 

Personal Qualities: Responsible, Considerate and Dedicated 

• Driven by a personal sense of integrity. 

• Upholds quality standards and takes ownership of work. 

• Reliable and trustworthy and treats confidential information with discretion. 

• Nurtures teamwork and productive relationships. 

• Has care and concern for others, including clients, colleagues and our local community. 

• Displays resilience and able to deal with changing priorities. 

• Hardworking and diligent. 

• A problem solver and not afraid to take on a challenge. 

• Willing to learn new skills to develop within the team and help others. 

Desirable Qualification or Experience 

• 5+ years’ experience in a similar role within a financial planning firm 

• University degree and relevant Financial Planning qualifications and industry certification