Ellis Bates Financial Advisers (now Shackleton) · 2 months ago
Paraplanner
Chester, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid LevelEllis Bates Financial Advisers, now known as Shackleton, is a well-established and fast-growing company seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Paraplanner. The role involves supporting financial advisers in the financial planning process, conducting comprehensive financial analysis, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
AccountingFinancial ServicesProfessional ServicesRetirement
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive financial analysis to assist in the development of financial plans
Gather and organise client financial information, including income, expenses, assets, and liabilities
Use financial planning software to model various scenarios and projections
Prepare and review investment proposals and reports for clients
Collaborate with advisors to develop and implement customised financial strategies
Stay abreast of industry trends, regulations and changes in financial markets
Conduct research on financial products and investment opportunities
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies
Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records
Ensuring all tasks are carried out within FCA regulatory requirements
Notifying advisers of any complaints received and following appropriate procedures within the complaints handling process
Recording all correspondence
Ensuring that all dealings with clients are of an appropriate and entirely factual nature
Be committed to your own personal professional development, keeping knowledge up to date and attending any relevant learning sessions or other training arranged by the company
Undertake all other duties as reasonably required and directed
Qualification
Required
To hold the CII Level 4 Diploma or equivalent
Good knowledge of investments, pensions, personal tax, estate planning and protection (mortgages and equity release where applicable)
Ability to perform basic tax calculations
Experience of maintaining good working relationships in the delivery of financial advice services or similar environment
Ability to acquire, update and apply new skills and knowledge
Set own goals and want to deliver agreed targets
Competent IT skills, including Word, Excel and Outlook
Experience in using financial services back-office systems (Genovo and/ or Intellliflo Office) to perform role and manage client data efficiently and consistently in line with internal processes
Ability to analyse financial issues and offer sound, reliable and professional advice
Ability to assess information, make comparisons and identify critical features
Ability to collate and present financial information
Ability to understand and analyse financial and non-financial data
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, and to deal with individuals at all levels
Ability to contribute as part of a team, and deal with individuals at all levels within the business
The strength of character to explain a professional point while having empathy with a customer
The personal qualities and skills that promote open and constructive relations with colleagues and customers
The flexibility for and commitment to continual service development and improvement
Be able to work within defined business processes
Preferred
Desire to work towards Chartered status will be fully supported
Company
Ellis Bates Financial Advisers (now Shackleton)
We put you, and what you want your money to achieve, at the very heart of everything we do.
Founded in 1980
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2024-09-17Acquired
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