Trainee Paraplanner
Job Description
Trainee Paraplanner
\nLeicestershire (our ref AL1421)
\nSalary £33,000 - £35,000 dep on experience + generous benefits package inc parking and hybrid working after initial training and induction
\nMy client was established over 40 years ago and now looks after more than £1.1bn of client assets whilst providing advice and support to high-net-worth clients across the UK from their Leicestershire based offices.
\nIn 2026, they were proud to receive Professional Advisers Best Financial Advisers to Work for award for the fourth time.They now have an exciting new opportunity for aCII Diploma Qualified individual to join as a Trainee Paraplanner.Please note, a minimum of 2 years experience within financial services administration is required along with a minimum of part completion of the CII Diploma qualification.
\nRole Overview
\nThe Trainee Paraplanner role is a development role for an individual who already has a minimum of 2 years experience within financial services administration, to become responsible for supporting the Financial Planner and wider advice process by taking ownership of advice cases, gathering and checking client information, preparing suitability reports and helping deliver a smooth, supportive and personable experience for clients at the point of new financial advice.
\nMain Tasks
\nTake ownership of the advice case from the point of new advice engagement, working closely with the Financial Planner, Client Manager and wider teams to ensure the client journey is clear, timely and well-coordinated.
\nPrepare the initial meeting pack, including letters of authority, personal financial questionnaire, risk profile documentation and client agreements where required.
\nProvide follow-up support to the Financial Planner for new prospect enquiries and advice cases and act as a key point of contact for clients throughout the initial advice process.
\nIssue welcome communications and initial meeting notes via secure email, secure portal or post, as appropriate.
\nAction and follow up on meeting notes, including investigating existing arrangements
\nConduct regular follow-ups with providers on existing arrangements and provide timely updates to the Financial Planner and the client.
\nPrepare or obtain illustrations for pensions, investments and annuities, where required.
\nCoordinate with Office Support to schedule client meetings once all information is in place, ensuring the suitability report, cash flow reports and supporting documentation are prepared and issued in accordance with meeting arrangements.
\nPrepare suitability reports that meet FCA requirements and provide clear, accurate and client-focused documentation, to enable client understanding.
\nComplete a comprehensive handover to the Client Management Team to ensure a smooth transition into advice being implemented.
\nUse key business systems effectively and compliantly, including Intelliflo, Virtual Cabinet, Moneyinfo, Exchange, Quilter and Aviva, where relevant to the case.
\nWork closely with the Financial Planners, Compliance, Head of Pensions and Head of Investments, to ensure suitability reports are accurate, compliant and client friendly.
\nWork with SIPP, SSAS, Client Management and Financial Planners to ensure the effective preparation of client documents before and after meetings.
\nWork with other members of the team to provide peer checking, where appropriate, to minimise errors, meet deadlines, and provide holiday cover.
\nPerson Specification
\nQualifications & Experience
\nEssential
\nPartLevel 4 CII Diploma in Financial Planning as a minimum (or equivalent experience).
\nEducated to A level standard (or equivalent) as a minimum.
\nA minimum of 2 years experience in a financial services administration role.
\nDesirable
\nDegree in Finance, Economics or Business (or equivalent work experience).
\nA commitment to completing the CII level 4 qualification wthin a given timescale
\nKnowledge & Skills Required
\nEssential
\nAbility to communicate effectively with colleagues, clients, providers, accountants and other professional connections via various methods phone, letter, email, etc.
\nKnowledge relating to pension, investment and protection products and their application in financial planning.
\nKnowledge of FCA rules relating to Conduct of Business, Money Laundering, Training and Competence and Client Money, along with other financial services legislation relevant to the role.
\nAbility to create and maintain accurate computer-based records.
\nKnowledge of Data Protection legislation.
\nKnowledge of money laundering procedures relevant to the role and individual responsibilities in this area.
\nAbility to work within level of authority and to refer work when appropriate.
\nDemonstrate good time management skills.
\nDesirable
\nKnowledge of the firm, its products, services and procedures.
\nKnowledge of IT systems and programs relevant to the role (Intelliflo, Virtual Cabinet, Moneyinfo, Pershing, Quilter, Aviva, Adobe and the Microsoft 365 suite).
\nBenefits
\nDiscretionary Bonus | Life assurance | Pension | 24 days holiday increasing incrementally | Health Cash Plan Scheme | Free Parking | Hybrid scheme following initial training and induction
\nIf this role is of interest, please apply with an up to date CV.We aim to respond to all applications within 10 days. By submitting your CV you consent to it being retained for use in connection with this and future relevant and/or similar vacancies, you can of course, opt out of this at any time by emailing us. Full Privacy Notice can be found on our website.
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