Apollo Insurance Brokers
Independent Financial Advisor IFA
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Opportunity:
I am looking for a qualified IFA or small existing practice to join me in a new venture supporting our group clients with a new IFA practice. You would lead the business on a day-to-day basis, looking to maximize opportunities from our existing group as well as developing a wider marketing plan.
Whilst this is a new venture, we plan to build out the business via recruitment and acquisition.
If you are an experienced IFA looking for a leadership role and the opportunity to build equity or the sole proprietor of an existing small practice looking to grow with the help of a larger group, then please get in touch in complete confidence.
Company Description:
We currently have businesses operating in insurance, banking, and property with offices in North Manchester (Head Office), South Manchester, and Liverpool. Established in 1967, the core business is a professional firm of insurance brokers, serving clients across the North West and the wider UK. The firm works with organizations of all sizes and from diverse industry sectors, offering a full range of insurance broking services. The company is focused on impartial advice, long-term client relationships, and high-quality service.
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The Independent Financial Advisor (IFA) role is a full-time, on-site position based in Greater Manchester, working closely with Apollo Insurance Brokers’ client base. The IFA will meet with individual private clients and business clients to assess their financial goals, risk tolerance, and current arrangements, and provide independent, whole-of-market recommendations. Day-to-day tasks include preparing financial plans, advising on investments and retirement strategies, reviewing existing portfolios and policies, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and internal standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with insurance broking colleagues to deliver integrated advice.
- Maintain accurate client records.
- Conduct regular reviews to keep clients’ financial strategies aligned with changing circumstances.
- Build new client relationships.
- Deliver clear written and verbal explanations of complex financial matters.
- Stay up to date with market, product, and regulatory developments.
Qualifications:
- Strong Financial Planning and Financial Advisory skills, with proven experience creating tailored, client-focused plans.
- Solid knowledge of Finance and Investments, including portfolio construction, risk assessment, and product comparison.
- Expertise in Retirement Planning, such as pensions, retirement income options, and long-term savings strategies.
- Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., Diploma in Financial Planning or equivalent, FCA-recognized credentials) and up-to-date regulatory knowledge.
- Excellent analytical, numerical, and problem-solving abilities, with strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
- Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information in accessible terms and build trust-based client relationships.
- Demonstrated ethical conduct, independence of advice, and commitment to treating clients fairly.
- Comfortable working on-site in Greater Manchester, with good time management and the ability to manage a varied client portfolio.
- Comfortable travelling to see clients throughout the North West and occasionally the wider UK.
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