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Independent Financial Adviser

Chester
£60k – £70k/yr
Posted about 23 hours ago
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Due to growth, a new opportunity has arisen within a very well-established firm of IFAs for a Financial Adviser/Chartered Financial Planner. Independently owned, the ethos of the firm is focused on ensuring clients are provided with the best advice tailored to their needs and building strong client relationships for the long-term. Relatively relaxed working environment with the focus being on doing the right thing for clients.

Your new role

  • Providing independent advice across the full range of financial planning.
  • You will be provided with a good flow of leads, including referrals from the firm's existing professional connections.
  • No requirement to bring clients. If you do have clients, they will be welcome.
  • Full administration and paraplanning support.

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Your economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.

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You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.

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Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.

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This role is an excellent opportunity for an adviser seeking a long-term career move with a firm which will provide the opportunity and support to build a business within a business and to be rewarded for doing the right thing for clients.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Proven experience as a Financial Adviser / IFA,
  • a passion for ensuring advice is always in clients' interests,
  • the ability to build long-term trusted relationships,
  • a proactive approach,
  • client relationship skills,
  • networking skills.
  • Essential to be Level 4 Diploma qualified or Chartered.

What you'll get in return

  • Employed role offering a competitive basic salary, bonus and benefits package,
  • good quality leads,
  • a highly professional working environment.
  • Advisers have a huge amount of flexibility and support, expected to spend the majority of time in front of clients rather than in the office.

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Desired Skills and Experience

  • IFA
  • Chartered Financial Planner
  • Financial Planner
  • Financial Adviser
  • Wealth Adviser
  • Wealth Planner

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Skills

Financial Planning
Client Relationship Management
Networking
Independent Financial Advice
Wealth Management
Proactive Approach

Location

Chester, England, United Kingdom

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