Financial Adviser
This is a full time office based role, with the purpose being to provide independent financial planning and investment management advice to new and existing clients.
The Adviser must hold a Statement of Professional Standing (SPS), issued by an accredited body. Additionally, Advisers must hold an appropriate qualification as set out in the FCA Training and Competency Guide Sourcebook.
ROLE:
* Adhering and keeping up to date with to the FCA rules, the firm’s compliance procedures and the firm’s policies and procedures.
* Overseeing, managing, and developing their portfolio of clients on a fee basis.
* Seeking, developing, and securing new external business opportunities.
* Providing technical support for the business, as required.
* Assess data relevant to the type of products offered or recommended to clients such as Key Investor Information Documents, Key Facts documents, Illustrations, or Prospectuses.
* Fulfil the obligations required by firms in relation to the suitability requirements of the product or service recommended.
* Keep up to date with all relevant product, legislative and technical. changes.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
* Reasonably experienced in all areas of financial planning covering investments, pensions, protection planning, and corporate financial planning.
* Understanding of portfolio construction and asset allocation.
* Experienced in obtaining business from professionals.
* Excellent command of the English language and be articulate and confident in dealing with a wide range of individuals.
* Ability to analyse and interpret quantitative and qualitive data.
* Ability to professionally present solutions to clients.
* Experienced in working in a highly regulated, compliant office.
Salary: up to £65,000 basic + bonus
Bonus is calculated after achieving a threshold (threshold is 3.5 x basic salary). Anything above this amount each year will receive a bonus of 25%.
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am – 5:30pm