Wealth Management - Paraplanner (Internal Applicants only)

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Wealth Management - Paraplanner (Internal Applicants only)

Job Description

This role is only open to Arbuthnot Latham employees.

To support the Wealth Planners and Investment Managers to compliantly and effectively conduct the advice process by writing high quality, low risk, compliant suitability reports.
To support the Head of Paraplanning in driving any advice or operational process change, through collaboration, ensuring appropriate training to the relevant parties, to improve the overall efficiency and productivity of the Paraplanning team.
To be involved with proposition project work when nominated to do so by the Head of Paraplanning.

Key Responsibilities:

Supporting Client Management

Work with Head of Paraplanning to deliver a client centric culture and to develop the Wealth Planning team into a centre of excellence for client service and planning expertise.
Support the Wealth Planners and Investment Managers in developing, growing and retaining their portfolio of HNW clients through undertaking product and fund research and analysis of client data to prepare compliant suitability reports.
To work collaboratively with Training & Competence (T&C) and Compliance to produce high quality, low risk suitability reports and files in line with advice standards.
Attend client meetings with the Wealth Planner/Banker/Investment Manager as and when required.
Produce cashflow reports using Voyant and assist the Wealth Planner in the delivery and presentation of the cashflow to clients as requested by the Wealth Planner.
To update all relevant trackers as directed by the Head of Paraplanning.

General Administration

To provide support to the Business Management function with the review of processes and procedures and third party tools as requested by Head of Paraplanning.
To liaise with Product Governance with regards to provider liaison and product testing.
Supporting the Head of Paraplanning in quality assurance controls in areas such as file checking, product research and preparing suitability letters (tools and systems used include Financial Express Analytics, Exchange, SelectAPension, ThreeSixty, and Voyant).
To contribute to the design and maintenance of advice and communication templates, and process design by liaising with T&C as necessary, as directed by the Head of Paraplanning.

Risk:

Responsible for managing risks inherent to the role by diligently observing internal policies and procedures.

Key Interfaces:

Head of Advice
Head of Paraplanning
Wealth Planners, Senior Paraplanners, Paraplanners, Wealth Management Assistants
Investment Management team
Wealth Management Business Management team
Training & Competence team
Compliance team
Private/Commercial Banking team
Regional Office Heads (if based in regional office)
Third Party Providers
Clients (and client representatives)

Person Specification

Knowledge/Experience/Skills:

Some experience of Paraplanning desirable.
Good knowledge of holistic Wealth Planning considerations and advice construction disciplines is desirable.
Good knowledge of investment, pensions, protection, estate planning and banking matters relevant to holistic Wealth Planning solutions is desirable.
A good understanding of the High Net Worth (HNW) segment and market is desirable.
A sound understanding of the regulated Financial Planning environment.

Skills

Competency and sound operating knowledge of technical systems and packages (Salesforce, Financial Express Analytics, Exchange, SelectAPension, ThreeSixty and Voyant), including Microsoft Office is desirable.
Work collaboratively and demonstrate upskilling of professional development.
Effective communicator with excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
Strong interpersonal and relationship skills.
Able to maintain high level of confidentiality, diplomacy and discretion.
Excellent attention to detail.
Excellent self-organisation and must be able to manage oneself. Possess the ability to prioritise, effectively multi-task, and deliver against demanding timescales.
Positive attitude, energy and drive.

Qualifications:

Attained Diploma in Financial Planning (DipPFS) (level 4 or equivalent) status.

Competencies:

Team Working
Client Focus
Working Proactively
Problem Solving and Judgement
Planning and Reviewing
Communication and Confidence

About Us

At Arbuthnot Latham, we seek proactive individuals who embrace high standards and bring the energy needed to drive success. In return, you can thrive in a dynamic environment that values your innovative ideas and provides the stability and support for your personal and professional growth. Our human-scale ethos means that everyone is recognised as an individual, not just a number, creating a workplace where you truly belong and thrive.

As a service led, relationship driven bank, in-person collaboration and wellbeing are important to us and drives our inclusive culture. With this in mind, our Agile Working Policy offers one day a week working from home.

Benefits

Competitive holiday allowance with the ability to buy / sell / rollover up to five days per year
Pension via market leading provider
Private Healthcare cover
4x Life Assurance
Discretionary Bonus
Access to a suite of flexible benefits including Cycle to Work Scheme, Gym Scheme, Health Assessment, Season Ticket / Travel loans and Dental insurance as well as other discounts / vouchers

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Reasonable adjustments: Please let us know of any adjustments or arrangements that you may need to help you apply to this role or that will help you during the recruitment process. If you wish to discuss any particular requirements or concerns you have because of a disability or medical condition please contact us at [email protected]. Information you provide about any disability or medical condition will remain confidential unless it is necessary to disclose it to other members of staff or outside agencies to ensure the health and safety of yourself and others, or to implement the adjustments you require. In these circumstances we will first discuss with you how and to whom the information may be disclosed.

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