Independent Financial Planner

At M&G our purpose is to help people manage and grow their savings and investments, responsibly. As a business, we are continuing to take steps towards a sustainable future, delivering better long-term solutions for our customers and clients and identifying new opportunities to make a positive impact for our environment and communities. To help us achieve our vision we’re looking for exceptional people who live our values of care and integrity and who can inspire others; embrace change; deliver results and keep it simple.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.

It would be an advantage but not necessary to hold a Mortgage, Equity Release and Long Term Care qualifications, however these can be gained during your first 6 months in role.

First 3 - 6 months you will:

- Learn all aspects of Sandringham's financial planning process and advice proposition. This will be a mixture of attending an adviser induction course and spending time with various teams within Sandringham.
- Assist the current CAD planners with client contact, day to day tasks and/or sourcing solutions using our Centralised Investment Proposition and with assistance from the Paraplanning team.
- With support from another planner, develop a professional approach to contacting clients on behalf of the team.
- Be shadowing financial advice meetings with other team members and will start to construct your own meeting structure.
- Conduct practice meetings to ensure you are comfortable and confident prior to taking over your first clients.
- Complete any additional qualifications needed for the role. All CAD financial planners are authorised to provide Independent advice in Pensions, Investments, Mortgages, Protection, Long Term Care and Equity Release.

As an adviser you will:

- Manage the retiring IFA relationship including the handover and onboarding of clients.
- Service your clients by identifying, preparing and monitoring financial plans using cash flow modelling and our unique Annual Review packs.
- Source solutions for any shortfalls identified and ensure they meet the clients needs and objectives.
- Be confident meeting clients using video call software, telephone and in person. Where possible, most clients will be dealt with using remote solutions, however on occasions, you will have to travel to a location within the UK to complete F2F advice.
- Develop and maintain good client relationships.
- Develop and maintain good relationships with Paraplanning and Annual Review Services teams.
- Assist with training newer team members as well as contributing to the teams development and evolution.
- Liaise with the T&C department for regular KPI 121's and Certification requirements.
- Be organised, and able to plan your workload and diary around yours and your clients priorities.
- Have a desire, once settled. to continue your studies up to Chartered/Fellow level.

We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G plc, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality or disability we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.