Cornish-Vaughan Associates
Financial Planner (employed)
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Our Client:
Based in Bristol, this prestigious FS firm are globally regulated experts offering cross-border financial planning to an international client base. The award-winning business provides ethical, bespoke financial advice and portfolio management to clients in the UK and overseas, via an exceptional team of Chartered Financial Planners and Independent Financial Advisers.
Job Description:
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an employed Financial Planner to join the business at a genuinely exciting time. This person will inherit an established client base but with real scope to convert international and expat leads to achieve a market leading OTE.
The Successful Applicant:
Essential
- Financial Planning Certificate (FPC) – Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) or Certificate in Financial Advice (CeFA) – Institute of Financial Services.
- Minimum 2 years previous experience within Financial Services.
- Working towards R01, R02, J10, J12 or equivalent qualifications.
- Strong understanding of investment platforms, DFMs, insurance, pensions & investment structures.
- Able to explain complex financial information clearly.
- Strong computer literacy including CRM systems.
- Excellent client communication and listening skills.
- Strong commercial awareness.
- High ethical standards and professional integrity.
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Desirable
- Interest in financial markets and portfolio management.
- Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
- Full driving licence.
- Understanding of AIT processes and controlled function responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Contact and service existing clients, prospective clients, and introducers.
- Work with relevant advisers supporting clients relocating to or from the UK.
- Conduct due diligence on platforms and DFMs in line with company procedures.
- Prepare fully compliant financial recommendations covering pensions, investments and insurance products.
- Ensure suitability reports are completed and approved through the company’s compliance process.
- Support advisers in recommending AIT-managed portfolios to clients.
- Promote company independence, financial planning expertise, and AIT portfolios.
- Contribute to business growth targets through new client acquisition, cross-selling & client retention strategies.
- Maintain accurate and compliant records.
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As an employed adviser operate under company’s FCA permissions complying with the Financial Services and Markets act 2012 and follow the FCA Handbook and Principles for Approved Persons. Follow procedures for client advice, suitability reporting & documentation.
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