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....Read more...
Business Support Administrator, Cirencester, Gloucestershire - £26,000 to £30,000Financial services firms live or die by the quality of their client documentation, compliance records and operational processes. This Business Support Administrator role in Cirencester puts you right at the heart of that — supporting advisers and brokers with the admin that makes their work possible.Company OverviewBased in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, this financial services organisation provides investment, wealth management and commercial finance services. The company has a strong local reputation and a growing national client base. As the team expands, the need for dedicated Business Support Administrator resource has become critical. The office culture is professional, collaborative and focused on delivering outstanding client outcomes.Job OverviewThe Business Support Administrator will provide direct administrative support to the advisory and broking teams. This is a step up from general office administration — the role involves handling client-sensitive documentation, processing applications, coordinating with third-party providers and ensuring that compliance records are accurate and up to date. A Business Support Administrator in this setting is a key enabler of client service delivery.Here's what you'll be doing:Processing client applications, onboarding paperwork and account documentationMaintaining accurate client records within the CRM and compliance systemsCoordinating with product providers, platforms and third-party administrators on behalf of advisersPreparing reports, presentations and client correspondence for meetings and reviewsSupporting compliance requirements by ensuring all documentation meets regulatory standardsManaging follow-up tasks and chasing outstanding actions from client meetingsHere are the skills you'll need:Experience as a Business Support Administrator, Paraplanner Assistant or Financial Services AdministratorComfortable working with client-sensitive data and understanding the importance of confidentialityStrong attention to detail, particularly when handling financial documentationProficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systemsGood communication skills and the ability to liaise professionally with external providersFull UK driving licence (office-based in Cirencester)Work PermissionsYou must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.Key perks and benefits:Salary of £26,000 to £30,000 depending on experienceDirect pathway into paraplanning, compliance or client services rolesSupport for professional qualifications in financial servicesPension scheme and holiday entitlementStable, long-term career within a regulated and growing industryCirencester office with a welcoming team and professional environmentBusiness support roles in financial services are among the most secure and transferable in the United Kingdom. A Business Support Administrator position in Cirencester provides a genuine launchpad into the financial services industry, with clear progression routes and the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge in Gloucestershire's thriving finance sector.....Read more...
