CB3 Associates Ltd

The Company: A well-established Wealth Management business based in York who are looking to appoint an experienced Investment Administrator to join their Portfolio Management team. Supporting Portfolio Managers and Financial Advisers, this is a varied opportunity suited to someone with previous investment administration or wealth management experience who enjoys working in a technical, client-focused environment with responsibility for investment transactions, portfolio administration and operational support. Office Location: Central York Working Setup: Office-based Hours: Full-time (Mon-Fri) Package: Circa £30k base + bonus & full company benefits Benefits: Pension, 4xDIS + healthcare and study support towards professional exams Holidays: 25-days + stats The Role: A varied Investment Administration role providing administrative and operational support to the Portfolio Management team, ensuring the accurate processing of investment transactions and the delivery of an excellent client experience. Key accountabilities include: Process investment transactions accurately and within agreed service standards Maintain accurate and up-to-date client and investment records across internal systems Prepare investment documentation, portfolio administration and client correspondence Monitor outstanding transactions and proactively progress cases through to completion Assist with investment reporting, portfolio valuations and cash movements Support settlement activities and reconciliation processes Liaise with custodians, investment platforms and third-party providers to resolve queries Provide administrative support to Portfolio Managers and Financial Advisers Respond to client enquiries in a professional and timely manner Assist with maintaining operational records, registers and quality checking procedures Ensure all documentation and processes remain FCA compliant and aligned with Consumer Duty principles Support Anti-Money Laundering, GDPR and wider regulatory requirements Identify and escalate operational risks or potential client issues where appropriate The Person: Previous experience within Investment Administration, Wealth Management or Financial Services is essential, alongside a good understanding of investment transactions, client servicing and back-office administration. The successful individual will possess excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities whilst maintaining high levels of accuracy. It's an opportunity that will someone who enjoys administration work, placing trades and is keen to establish themselves in a career within investment management. What next? Please send CV applications to Chris at CB3 Associates Ltd and they will be reviewed inside 24 hours.

The Company: A highly reputable, family-feel styled IFA business with offices across the country are currently recruiting an industry experienced Paraplanner to add to their expanding team in remote/home-working working capacity. This role/remit will suit a qualified, career Paraplanner who is looking for a flexible, home-based report-writing opportunity that allows them to work closely alongside Planners/clients etc on a dedicated basis. Head Office Location: York Working Setup: Remote/Home-based Package: £45-50k base DOE + bonus and company benefits Bonus: Discretionary - Paid annually Holidays: 25-days + stats The Role: You will have day to day responsibility for clients and will be expected to provide technical support for key areas of the financial planning process which include: Tax Planning: ISA and pension contributions & CGT planning Investment planning and retirement planning Estate planning To achieve this, you will: Prepare and attend client meetings alongside the Financial Planner and produce meeting notes which accurately reflect the information gathered in order to fully document a client's financial needs and objectives. Compile suitability reports Undertake support duties to the Financial Planner in order to effectively service the client in a fair and ethical manner. Maintain an ongoing relationship with the clients, keeping them informed, answering queries and arranging review meetings where appropriate. Effectively use research and planning systems and platforms such as FE Analytics, Selectapension, CashCalc, AJ Bell Investcentre, Aegon (ex Cofunds). Be responsible for ensuring that recommendations are fully implemented in a timely manner and to the right quality. The Person: The successful candidate must come from a small, family-feel IFA/wealth management background and have a minimum of 3+ years' experience within technical paraplanning. Essential qualifications and experience includes: Being QCF level 4 Diploma qualified Prior experience in a whole of market, IFA advice environment ideally supporting advisers on a dedicated 1 to 1 type basis Demonstrable knowledge of and proficiency in, FE Analytics, Selectapension, CashCalc, AJ Bell Investcentre, Aegon (ex Cofunds) or similar.

The Company: A highly renowned IFA firm based in Sheffield are now looking to add an experienced Financial Planner to their expanding client-facing team; and are in search of someone who can step into a senior role managing a high-value, business critical client-base. The need to hire is focused on the initial inheritance, and subsequent servicing of a private wealth focused client bank made up of around 80 families; with a focus on building new business opportunities around that foundation. Office Location: Sheffield Working Setup: Hybrid/Flexible Package: £70-80k base + 20/25% annual bonus & full company benefits Key Benefits: 6% pension, 4xDIS and a full flexible benefits package Holidays: 25 days holiday + stats The Role: The role focuses on delivering high-quality financial planning and wealth management to an established private-wealth client base, while also developing new business through warm, in-house opportunities. Key responsibilities include: Provide fully independent financial advice across pensions, investments, protection, and tax/estate planning. Conduct detailed client meetings to understand their financial position, objectives, and risk profile. Create and present tailored financial plans and recommendations aligned to client needs. Review and adjust client portfolios regularly to ensure they remain appropriate and on track. Use cashflow modelling to build comprehensive financial plans and update them in line with review cycles or changes in circumstances. Ensure all advice meets regulatory requirements and adheres to industry standards. Maintain accurate, thorough records of meetings, recommendations, and ongoing portfolio management. Build long-term client relationships, providing ongoing guidance and support. Carry out client reviews both remotely and face-to-face with confidence and professionalism. The Person : You will be Diploma qualified (ideally progressing toward Chartered status) and hold CAS. Extensive experience advising private-wealth clients is essential. This role suits someone who thrives in a client-centric environment, enjoys servicing an established book and is also motivated by developing new business and growing AUM. I'm looking for someone who wants: A strong client bank to inherit, with genuine opportunities to increase earnings through additional business development channels. A focused senior adviser position within an ambitious, growing firm where you can play a meaningful role in its continued development What next? Please send CV applications to Chris at CB3 Associates Ltd to be reviewed inside 24 hours.

The Company: An extremely ambitious, Chartered IFA firm with multiple sites across Yorkshire are now looking to add a Junior Financial Planner to cover a South Yorkshire patch. The need to hire is focused on the initial inheritance, and subsequent servicing of a private wealth focused client bank (circa £17m AUM) with a focus on building new business opportunities around that. Location: South Yorkshire Working Setup: Home-based - Hybrid/Flexible Package: £40k base + bonus (OTE £60k+) & full company benefits Key Benefits: Flexi-benefits including Pension, PMI, DIS, CI Cover and flexible mat/pat leave Holidays: 25 days holiday + stats The Role: To deliver quality financial planning and wealth management to existing private wealth clients, whilst developing new business via warm, in-house lead opportunities. Duties include: Qualifying new leads that are received by the business through various sources. Providing a holistic financial planning service to all clients who fall within our target market. Ensuring that the client file including Fact Find, Adviser meeting notes and associated documents are fully and comprehensively complete. Working collaboratively with support staff to ensure work in progress is completed within the specified timescales and is wholly accurate, guaranteeing clients always receive a high standard of advice and care. Providing support and training to educate and guide other staff members. To assist with company, focus group projects, providing technical expertise as required. Ensuring processes and workflows are followed Maintaining your daily task organiser, planning your workload, ensuring deadlines are met. Delivering an efficient, friendly, and professional service for all clients, providers, professional partners, and visitors. Looking for new business opportunities to enhance your own client base. This will include working with external professional partners, encouraging client referrals and networking to raise brand awareness. The Person: You must be QCF level 4 Diploma qualified (minimum) and hold private wealth focused advisory experience. The role will suit someone early on in their career who is looking for a client-centric, service biased role yet is motivated by developing new business and onboarding AUM; which will ultimately result in enhanced earnings. Are you wanting: An client-base to inherit/service coupled with business opportunities to drive earnings? An opportunity to impact your earnings via new business generation and service levels as part of a young, professional and highly aspirational advice business? A Chartered firm and support setup geared around fast-tracked personal and professional development? What next? Please send CV applications to Chris at CB3 Associates Ltd and they will be reviewed inside 24 hours.

The Company: A well-established and growing financial planning business looking to appoint an experienced Financial Planning Administrator to support their team of Financial Advisers in a 100% remote working capacity. This is an excellent opportunity suited to someone already working within an IFA, Wealth Management or Financial Services environment who is looking to further develop their career, with a clear progression pathway into a Trainee Paraplanner role within 6-12 months. Working Setup: 100% remote/WFH Package: £28-30k base + full company benefits: Benefits: 4% pension, PMI and full study support (CII) Holidays: 25-days + stats Standard hours: Full-time - 37.5hrs The Role: A varied Financial Planning Administration role providing day-to-day support to Financial Advisers, ensuring an efficient and professional client experience throughout the advice process. Working closely with senior leadership and the wider administration team, key accountabilities include: Provide comprehensive administrative support to Financial Advisers Prepare and process new business applications across pensions, investments and protection Produce valuations, client correspondence and supporting documentation Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records and back-office systems Liaise with clients, providers and third parties to progress cases through to completion Ensure all work is completed accurately and within agreed service standards Support ongoing regulatory and compliance requirement Assist with client review preparation and general servicing activities Deliver a high standard of client service throughout the financial planning journey Develop technical knowledge with a structured progression plan towards a Trainee Paraplanner role The Person: Previous experience within a Financial Planning, Wealth Management or Independent Financial Advice environment (2+ years) is essential, alongside a good understanding of pensions, investments and financial services administration. The successful individual will be highly organised, possess excellent attention to detail and be confident communicating with both clients and providers. This opportunity is ideally suited to someone looking to build a long-term career within financial planning and progress into Paraplanning over the next 6-12 months. What next? Please send CV applications to Chris at CB3 Associates Ltd and they will be reviewed inside 24 hours.

The Company: A highly reputable, wholly independent financial planning firm who sit at the forefront of UHNW private client advice who are looking to bring in an experienced, private wealth focused Financial Planning Administrator to their expanding back-office support team. The firm works closely with clients to create bespoke strategies to preserve and grow wealth, focusing on long-term financial goals and tailored family planning advice. Office Location: Central Leeds Working Setup: Office-based Package: £32-34k base DOE + superb annual bonuses and full company benefits Benefits: 24 days holiday plus stats, pension, 4xDIS and PMI Bonus: Discretionary - Paid annually The Role: Sitting alongside a team of highly consultative, technical administrators the remit is focused on working alongside two very high performing Financial Planners. Duties include: On boarding new clients to the business, ensuring the new client file is fully compliant Adding new client information to Intelligent Office back-office system Checking that all compliance paperwork and anti-money laundering procedures have been satisfied and recorded Preparation/Implementation of advice Prepare cost and charges disclosure documents Obtain illustrations Preparing application forms (both online & paper) Print/save Factsheets & KIIDs and provide any other pre advice paperwork to accompany advice letters/emails Processing new business using Intelligent Office and associated service case workflows to track through to issue and investment Processing investment trades on behalf of clients, within required deadlines using various investment platforms and life companies Maintaining accurate records of these trades to ensure valuation reconciliation Ensure that fact find sections within Intelligent Office are completed and updated when appropriate The Person: This is a high calibre firm offering an opportunity to get your foot in the door working with ultra-high value clientele. It will suit someone highly ambitious who wants to build a career within this space.An IFA/wealth management/investments management background is a necessity, coupled with experience of providing administrative support to IFA's/financial advisers in a private wealth advice setting. But if you are motivated by working alongside best-in-class Financial Planners and Adviser Support Staff, and feel you can add value in this space this is definitely one to explore. What next? Please send CV applications to Chris at CB3 Associates Ltd and they will be reviewed inside 24 hours.