Paraplanner

1 month ago


Saffron Walden, Essex, United Kingdom Walden Capital Full time

Job Title:

Paraplanner

About Walden Capital:

Walden Capital is a boutique financial advisory firm dedicated to providing exceptional service, with a strong focus on teamwork and client relationships.

Their services include:


• Wealth Management


• Tax Planning


• Pension and Retirement Planning


• Estate Planning

Package Details:

The successful candidate will receive a Salary of £40,000-£45,000 Per Annum

Other benefits include:


• 25 days of base holiday.


• Private medical care after probation, with the option to add a partner at personal cost.


• 5% gross employer contribution to the pension.


• Health insurance providing 50% salary until retirement in case of serious illness.


• Four times life cover.


• Paid car parking.


• Discretionary bonus pool.


• Hybrid working option after probation (up to two days at home per week).


• Support for exams and personal mentoring.


• Bonus Structure


• Progression opportunities to move into advising long term if this is of interest and aligns with your goals.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Your duties will include but not be limited to:


• Support the advice process, including client liaison and communication.


• Produce standard and customised reports, including suitability reports, meeting notes, and review letters.


• Conduct detailed analysis of portfolios and prepare product research in collaboration with advisers.


• Attend client meetings, take notes, and follow up with actionable items.


• Maintain high attention to detail, ensuring complex information is communicated in a clear and client-friendly manner.


• Work to deadlines, coordinating with operations and advisory teams to manage peak periods.


• Uphold regulatory compliance throughout the advice process.

The Ideal Employee:

The ideal candidate should possess the following:


• Minimum of 3 years of experience, preferably in an IFA environment.


• Level 4 Diploma or active progress towards it.


• Strong knowledge of financial services products, particularly pensions and pension legislation.


• Proficiency in client communication across various formats (face-to-face, written, verbal).


• Familiarity with Curo/Time4Advice and Transact platform (preferred but not essential).


• Ability to work efficiently in a busy environment and collaborate with colleagues.

Experience required:

Minimum of 3 years of experience in a busy IFA practice

Qualifications required:

Level 4 Diploma or active progress towards it.