Paraplanner

  • Reed
  • Mar 18, 2026
Full time Banking

Job Description

Join a progressive, UK-wide independent financial advice business that specializes in providing tailored financial advice in complex markets.

Day-to-day of the role:

  • Client Interaction and Analysis:

    • Understand clients' financial situations and objectives.
    • Analyse clients' circumstances, objectives, and risk profiles.
    • Identify missing client information pertinent to formulating recommendations.
    • Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records.
  • Research and Technical Support:

    • Provide research on advice areas, products, and investment solutions using company-approved systems.
    • Prepare information and comparisons for analysis by advisers.
    • Assist in cashflow modelling analysis.
  • Report Preparation:

    • Produce client suitability reports confirming new recommendations in accordance with internal standards and compliance procedures.
    • Obtain accurate illustrations, key features, and other relevant paperwork for advisers' presentation meetings with clients.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Essential:

    • 5 GCSEs passes or equivalent including English and Maths.
    • Attainment of the Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning.
    • Strong communication skills, able to adapt language and style to suit the audience.
    • Excellent organisational skills, able to prioritise and adapt to ad-hoc duties.
    • Proficient in customer service, understanding and prioritising work to deliver excellent service.
    • Teamwork and collaboration skills, understanding the importance of working together to improve outcomes.
    • Technological proficiency relevant to the role.
  • Location: London, UK
  • Job Type: Full-time

Join a progressive, UK-wide independent financial advice business that specializes in providing tailored financial advice in complex markets. As a Paraplanner, you will play a crucial role in supporting our clients-both corporate and personal-by ensuring they make informed financial decisions aligned with their specific needs.

Day-to-day of the role:

  • Client Interaction and Analysis:

    • Understand clients' financial situations and objectives.
    • Analyse clients' circumstances, objectives, and risk profiles.
    • Identify missing client information pertinent to formulating recommendations.
    • Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records.
  • Research and Technical Support:

    • Provide research on advice areas, products, and investment solutions using company-approved systems.
    • Prepare information and comparisons for analysis by advisers.
    • Assist in cashflow modelling analysis.
  • Report Preparation:

    • Produce client suitability reports confirming new recommendations in accordance with internal standards and compliance procedures.
    • Obtain accurate illustrations, key features, and other relevant paperwork for advisers' presentation meetings with clients.
  • Administrative Support:

    • Maintain client and plan records on the back-office system.
    • Ensure all relevant documentation is correctly uploaded and named in accordance with company procedures.
    • Manage and complete tasks on the back-office system as per company procedures.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Essential:

    • 5 GCSEs passes or equivalent including English and Maths.
    • Attainment of the Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning.
    • Strong communication skills, able to adapt language and style to suit the audience.
    • Excellent organisational skills, able to prioritise and adapt to ad-hoc duties.