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Paraplanner-Manchester

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Job Opportunity: Paraplanner
A three Adviser IFA practice in Cheshire are looking for a paraplanner to join their team. With the backing of a leading national group, one of the current paraplanners is moving into a trainee adviser role, hence the need for an additional paraplanner. With full study support towards Diploma and Chartered status you will be working with clients who have a minimum portfolio size of £500k, with many requiring more complex financial planning advice. You will also be the first point of contact as well as providing technical assistance when required.
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StrongYour 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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Package
- Excellent salary (£35k- £50k)
- Executive benefits
- Study support
- Unrivalled internal prospects
The company
A regional IFA practices in Cheshire.
Role
- Undertaking reviews for clients
- Preparation of reports, both from standard paragraphs and free text
- Undertaking whole of the market research
- Working on a collaborative basis with the rest of the team
- Keeping up to date on market positions and global situations
- Using cash flow modelling and lifestyle planning as required
- Working with external DFMs as required
- Attending client meetings as required


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The candidate
- Working towards Dip, but ideally Dip or Chartered status
- Experience of working with HNW and UHNW clients
- Writing reports and undertaking research
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