Level 4 Apprentice Paraplanner

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Trainee Paraplanner to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to start their career in financial services. Working closely with our Financial Planners and administrative team, you will support the advice process by undertaking research, preparing suitability reports, and ensuring high standards of compliance and service delivery.

Conduct product and fund research to support advice strategies. Liaise with providers to gather accurate and up-to-date client information. Input and maintain client data using back-office systems (e.g., Salesforce, Voyant). Ensure all recommendations and reports comply with FCA regulations and internal procedures. Work towards gaining professional qualifications (R01, R02, R03 and J09 and developing knowledge of financial products and planning techniques. Provide administrative support as needed to ensure smooth client service delivery.

Training:

This is a work-based apprenticeship, and you will be supported by a qualified tutor. 

Training Outcome:

For the right candidate this is a fantastic opportunity to become a fully qualified Paraplanner.

This is a career path. For the right candidate, you may also want to further develop your qualifications to become a Financial Advisor and possibly, in the future, become a chartered Level 6 Finance Professional.

Employer Description:

Ian Bell Wealth Management has been a Partner Practice in St. James's Place since 2006, becoming a Senior Partner Practice is 2018. Our office is situated in the heart of the Derbyshire Dales, in Wirksworth otherwise known as “The Gem of the Peak.” We specialise in face to face advice and can see clients at our office, in their home, or place of work. With recent technology advances, we also offer virtual meetings for clients via various platforms such as Zoom, Teams and FaceTime, making it easier to stay connected in all locations across the country. 

Keeping up to date in this industry has always been essential and with the support of St. James's Place, Ian continues to study and his knowledge is regularly tested in the specialist areas on which he advises. 

There is no doubt following Brexit and COVID-19 the next few years will pose new situations, some of which may be challenging as inevitably there will be changes in our economy that will impact our lives. The need for ongoing financial advice will be evermore important and we are committed to helping clients, existing and new, to understand what they need to do with regards to savings, investment and retirement planning. 

As a business we are constantly looking at ways to improve our social responsibility; Last year we set up a project to consider all ways we operate the business and how it can be run as ethically and sustainable as possible, which we continue to do with improvements made regularly. 

Working Hours :
You will be expected to work from the office between Monday to Friday. The hours will consist of usual office hours and you will get a half hour unpaid lunch break.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness