Financial Advisor
hace 22 días
Devizes
Financial Planner (Employed) Location: Devizes (with flexibility to also work from Bristol) Salary: £45,000 Bonus: Baseline value £25,000, plus 10% on any initial business and 5% on ongoing achieved beyond that threshold A Unique Opportunity This is a rare opening for an ambitious and client‑centric Financial Planner to join a growing, forward‑thinking financial services firm. You will benefit from warm inbound leads generated through the website and inherit an existing client bank, providing a strong foundation for long‑term success and business growth. This role offers a superb blend of autonomy, structure, and progression-ideal for someone motivated by delivering exceptional client outcomes while operating within a supportive, compliance‑driven environment. Role Purpose As an employed Financial Planner, you will provide regulated financial planning services to both prospective and existing clients, working closely with internal operations, investment teams, advisers, and compliance. Your work will ensure all recommendations meet FCA standards and internal policies. This role suits someone who is: Self‑motivated and proactive Confident working independently Fully committed to high‑quality service and regulatory excellence Comfortable operating within defined processes and frameworks Driven to grow a thriving client portfolioKey Responsibilities Client Advice & Relationship Management Engage and service existing clients, prospective clients, and introducers Prepare compliant financial advice across: Pensions Investments Insurance Deliver suitability reports and ensure complete compliance with internal approval processes Support advisers and clients relocating to/from the UK Conduct due diligence on platforms and DFMsInternal Collaboration Act as a key liaison between internal operations, advisers, compliance, and investment teams Communicate effectively to ensure smooth case progression Attend internal meetings, events, and mandatory CPD sessionsBusiness Development Use approved materials to promote services and investment portfolios Support new client acquisition, cross‑selling and retention strategies Contribute to meeting growth objectives through exceptional service deliveryAdministration, Compliance & Security Keep all CRM and administrative records accurate and up to date Schedule and manage client appointments and reviews Follow all GDPR, AML, KYC and FCA guidelines Maintain secure working environments, both onsite and remotely Submit all cases through compliance channels for approval Participate in file checks, audits, and annual training refreshersQualifications & Experience Minimum Requirements: Level 4 Qualified or equivalent or close to Minimum 2 years' experience in financial services Strong digital literacy, including CRM and remote working toolsSkills & Attributes Excellent communication and listening skills Ability to simplify complex financial information Commercially aware and ethically driven Ability to work both independently and collaborativelyReporting Structure You will report to the Head of International Operations with additional oversight from the Compliance Officer. Regular updates will be expected on open cases, client activity, and pipeline development, along with participation in investment briefings, compliance workshops, and performance reviews
