Financial Planning Associate

1 month ago


Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom Close Brothers Group Full time
Key Responsibilities

As a Paraplanning Specialist at Close Brothers Asset Management, you will play a crucial role in supporting Advisers and clients in the advice giving process. Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Discussing client objectives with Advisers and identifying any shortfalls in client information.
  • Requesting and reviewing necessary information, undertaking financial analysis, and producing financial reports for discussion with Advisers.
  • Undertaking research to identify suitable solutions to meet client needs.
  • Requesting and obtaining information/comparisons for analysis by Advisers within agreed timeframes.
  • Considering current and future allocation of assets for investment strategy with regard to client risk profile.
  • Checking compliance paperwork and internal sign-off documents.
  • Preparing draft recommendation reports for discussion and sign-off by Advisers.
  • Requesting and obtaining application forms and other associated paperwork.
  • Ensuring accurate recording of data on Company back-office system(s) and updating in line with Company procedures.
  • Providing ongoing servicing of clients, including withdrawals or fund switches.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A minimum of a Regulated Diploma in Financial Planning (CII) or Diploma in Financial Planning, level 4 qualified.
  • An understanding of the Financial Planning process, including Paraplanning department's processes and procedures.
  • The ability to work within defined business processes and achieve agreed outcomes without supervision.
  • Strong IT skills and good report writing and communication skills.
  • A 'can-do' approach and ability to multi-task and prioritise workload.
About Us

CLOSE BROTHERS ASSET MANAGEMENT is committed to equality and valuing diversity within its workforce. We provide equality of opportunity and aim to ensure that no employees or candidates are subject to discrimination on grounds of any characteristics, including but not limited to gender, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, race, colour, nationality, religion, age, disability, working pattern, caring responsibilities, political beliefs.



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