Paraplanner Location: UK (Remote Working) Salary: Negotiable Start Date: Immediate Our client is a leading, Private Equity backed professional services firm with a strong presence across the UK and Ireland. They are looking to hire a Paraplanner due to growth in the team and this is not a traditional paraplanning role sitting in the background. You will join a highly regarded Financial Planning team where collaboration, technical excellence and client outcomes are genuinely prioritised. You will gain exposure to complex client cases, strategic financial planning, and work closely with experienced Financial Planners who value partnership and input. The firm offers a modern, supportive working culture with remote flexibility, strong professional development pathways and the opportunity to be part of a business that is evolving, growing and investing in its people. If you are looking for a role where you can deepen your technical expertise, contribute meaningfully to client strategy and build a long-term career within a progressive organisation, this could be an excellent next step. Key Duties & ResponsibilitiesSupport the Financial Planners, applying your technical knowledge to provide client solutionsApply a collaborative approach to achieve the best client outcomes, delivering excellent levels of client serviceBuild client relationships, establishing a key point of contact role for clientsCarry out research, analysis and due diligence of client holdingsPrepare technical calculationsIdentify information required to compile a financial planPrepare client cash flow reports, using our cash flow modelling softwarePrepare suitability reports to a high standard, in line with our recommendationsAttend client meetings where appropriateEnsure the planners, and clients, are updated regularly and in a timely manner throughout the client journeyWork to target Key Performance Indicators / Service Level AgreementsWork collaboratively with the client services support team, to ensure recommendations are correctly implementedReview client files upon completion of businessActively promote ideas and suggestions and participate in all business improvements as part of the firm’s commitment to continuous improvementAdhere to regulatory conduct rules and understand professional ethics and the firm’s methods and standards of workingKeep up to date with legislative changes and always adhere to compliance requirementsSkills & QualitiesExcellent organisational skillsStrong communication skills – both written and oralExcellent attention to detailLogical thinking and problem-solving skillsAbility to have the client at the heart of what the teams doGood team player with the ability to build effective relationships at all levelsAbility to work on own initiative and to tight deadlinesSelf-motivated, and able to develop ideas into practiceDedication to continuing professional development (CPD)KnowledgeSound knowledge of financial products and plans and technical calculationsGood working knowledge of relevant legislation and industry best practiceKnowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and relevant software packagesExperience3–4 years’ relevant work experiencePrevious experience of working in a similar roleWorking to tight deadlinesAnalysing client portfoliosTechnical compliance and advisory workQualificationsCII Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning (DipPFS) (desirable)CII Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning (working towards preferred)
Riyaadh George