Paraplanner
Core
Analyze prospective client portfolios to provide regulated advice on pension transfers, bond surrenders, investment taxation, and structure suitability.
Role type
Senior IC financial planner (paraplanner)
Builds
Asset allocation recommendations and suitability reports for prospective clients
Domain
Financial services / Wealth management
Required skills
Portfolio analysis, asset allocation formulation, pension transfer evaluation, bond surrender assessment, investment taxation knowledge, suitability reporting, regulatory compliance adherence, quantitative analysis, financial planning principles
Preferred skills
CII Regulated Diploma in Financial Planning, CISI Investment Advice Diploma, training leadership, project management
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Evaluate prospective client objectives, portfolio holdings, time-horizon, cash flow needs, and financial situation to determine a suitable asset allocation recommendation; Review and formulate plans for clients with highly specialised situations; Review prospective clients' existing pension and investment bond arrangements to determine whether a transfer is suitable; Create and lead training for other groups within the firm as needed; Work on ad hoc projects to improve the efficiency of PCA Group; Adhere to the T&C scheme to ensure regulatory compliance related to the provision of regulated advice