A selection of Financial Services Professionals 

- January 2024

Candidate ID: JC/184553  

Seeks: Senior Paraplanner

Salary Expectations: £40,000

Location: Hinckley 

Availability: 4 Weeks

• Holds Level 4 Diploma with 5 years of experience in financial services, including 4 years in a small IFA. Provides comprehensive support in administration, paraplanning, compliance, file checking, and face-to-face technical assistance during client meetings.
• Currently manages and develops a small team of administrators and junior paraplanners while providing technical support on complex cases.
• Holistic Financial Advisory: Proven track record in delivering suitability reports tailored to clients' needs and objectives.
• Ambitious and motivated to obtain Chartered status. Currently holds Level 4 DipFA qualification and actively working towards Level 6 qualifications.
• Possesses strong written and spoken communication skills. Quickly builds rapport with clients, providers, and investment managers. Adept at advising and resolving issues, with a focus on punctuality, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Extensive experience and transferable knowledge in general financial planning, coupled with a high understanding of financial services compliance requirements and regulations.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced user of Microsoft Office, with a good working knowledge of Intelligent Office, Dynamic Planner, FE Analytics, Iress, SelectaPension.

Candidate ID: JC/184693

Seeks: Financial Advisor 

Salary Expectations: £55,000

Location: Nottingham

Availability: 1 Month

• Holds Level 4 Diploma, actively working towards Chartered status, and possesses 8+ years of comprehensive experience in the financial services industry, last 2.5 years as an IFA.
• Currently managing approximately £19M AUM with a trail of around £145k, showcasing proficiency in holistic advice (client bank will be under restrictive covenant).
• Successfully builds and maintains client relationships through various channels, including face-to-face, telephone, and virtual meetings.
• Converts leads into new business and provides expert advice on pensions, retirement planning, protection, investments, and inheritance tax planning.
• Previously served as Operations Manager displaying exceptional leadership skills. Managed day-to-day operations, including overseeing teams, implementing changes for efficiency, and establishing KPIs.
• A self-motivated and hardworking individual, well-organized and capable of working under pressure while adhering to tight deadlines and highly results-driven.

Candidate ID: JC/184693

Seeks: Paraplanner/Trainee IFA

Salary Expectations: £35,000

Location: Leicester

Availability: 4 Weeks 

• Responsibilities include portfolio performance analysis, financial planning solution development, client meeting attendance, and crafting bespoke suitability reports. Actively involved in assessing risk, conducting research for annual reviews, and ensuring compliance.
• Previous experience as a Financial Planning Administrator providing crucial support to advisors and paraplanners, arranged client meetings, created valuations, and maintained an efficient diary system.
• Worked as a Fund Reporting Administrator. Collaborated with trustees and fund managers, utilized FE Analytics for reporting and data extraction, and played a role in the creation and updates of fund literature and application forms.
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates outstanding stakeholder relationship skills, effective planning, prioritizing, and time management skills. Possesses excellent attention to detail, enthusiasm for continual learning, and natural problem-solving abilities.
• Holds the CII Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning and currently pursuing Advanced Diploma.

If you would like to discuss strengthening your team, please contact Jordan Cassell on 01275 813003 or email jordan@cavendishmaine.com