Financial Planning Technician (Paraplanner - Fixed-Term Contracts)

The Progeny Group; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Nottingham is seeking a Financial Planning Technician to provide client support and technical service. The ideal candidate should possess a Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning and have a strong understanding of financial advice and regulatory standards. Responsibilities include conducting research, preparing financial documents, and liaising with clients and providers. This role offers hybrid working, 30 days of holiday, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

30 days holiday plus public holidays

Private medical insurance

Employee assistance programme

Group pension scheme

Life assurance

Eyecare vouchers

Enhanced family leave

Referral scheme

Qualifications

• Sound understanding of financial advice and FCA principles.
• Experience in using various provider products and services.
• Ability to prepare detailed suitability reports and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research for financial solutions.
• Prepare suitability letters and tax calculations for clients.
• Liaise with external providers for investment information.
• Determine client objectives and risk tolerances.
• Ensure compliance with FCA principles and regulations.

Skills

Research and analysis

Technical knowledge

Excellent writing skills

Communication and relationship-building

Organizational skills

Tech skills in Microsoft Office

Education

Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

The opportunity is to join as a Financial Planning Technician (Paraplanner) on a fixed-term basis of 6 months minimum. You will provide recommendations, financial analysis, technical and research support to Financial Planners to deliver excellent client service and outcomes. You will act as a point of contact for clients, handle queries, and prepare client files for review meetings, with occasional attendance at review meetings with Financial Planners. You will be passionate about client care, focused on excellence, and committed to learning and growing, building deep relationships with clients and colleagues to improve the client experience. This role offers a great opportunity and scope to:

• Become a technical expert in a particular specialism, with regular development conversations.
• Work towards the Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning and Chartered Status.
• Explore career paths and growth opportunities within the Paraplanning Centre of Excellence or by becoming a Financial Planner.

Location: This role will be based in our Nottingham office. We operate hybrid working, enabling balance between home and office working and connecting with colleagues.

What you will be doing

As a Financial Planning Technician, you will complete paraplanning tasks with responsibility for:

• Research and analysis: conduct in-depth research to identify suitable solutions and present cashflow modelling scenarios to clients as required.
• Technical work: prepare suitability letters and reports for annual reviews and new business, and prepare tax calculations and financial plans for clients.
• Liaising with providers: contact external providers to obtain information about existing and potential investments.
• Client requirements: determine client objectives and priorities, including understanding client attitudes to risk and capacity for loss.
• Managing documentation: prepare client files for review meetings and maintain them compliantly throughout the client advice journey.
• Compliance and regulation: follow FCA principles and adhere to relevant regulations, rules and procedures that apply to the role.
• Supporting the team: share expertise and best practice with others and assist with complex client matters; carry out peer reviews.
• Technical knowledge: dedicate time to meet continuing professional development requirements and maintain product and technical knowledge.

Location

This role will be based in our Nottingham office. We operate hybrid working enabling home and office working, allowing you to balance your personal responsibilities and connect with colleagues.

About you

To thrive and be successful in the role you will be/need:

• Financial Services experience – possess sound understanding of financial advice, FCA principles and regulatory standards with experience using a range of provider products, services and capabilities.
• Technical knowledge – possess the Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning.
• Methodical and organised – able to work autonomously and manage your own workload effectively to produce thorough work that meets client needs.
• Excellent writing skills – skilled in compiling suitability reports and other documentation with clear, accurate and concise writing.
• Exemplary communication and relationship-building – collaborative approach to working with Financial Planners and colleagues to ensure great client service and outcomes.
• Passion for sharing knowledge – motivated to share expertise, solve problems with others, and coach colleagues to support development.
• Great tech skills – proficiency in Microsoft Office (advanced Word/Excel) and knowledge of provider platforms.

Benefits

• 30 days holiday plus public holidays
• 3 days of celebratory leave for personal events or wellbeing
• Private medical insurance, 24/7 digital GP and health advice
• Employee assistance programme for mental and physical health
• Group pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Eyecare vouchers
• Enhanced family leave
• Referral scheme

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications. Please submit your application as early as possible.

About Progeny

We create, enhance, and preserve wealth. We are the first and only firm in the UK to bring together independent financial planning, asset management, tax, HR, and private legal services. We are forward-thinking and tech-driven, using technology to eliminate paperwork, improve communications, and enrich the client-adviser relationship. We believe in using our success to drive real change, including supporting local charities through the Progeny Foundation. We are proud winners of the Yorkshire Financial Awards 2024 Best Employer award for the third year running.

Please note this position is being advertised on behalf of Fiscal Engineers, who are part of The Progeny Group.