Paraplanner - Financial Planning - South Africa

Career
We are a UK company looking to grow a Paraplanning team in South Africa to support our UK people who are very busy due to our growth and exciting plans. This is an exciting opportunity to support our mission. As a UK based firm, we are very down to earth and agile in our approach to management and we think you will like being here... a lot.

About the role
We are a fast-paced, UK based growing wealth and financial planning firm, evolving and streamlining our offerings and services to our high net worth clients. We have a decent UK based team, but we are expanding our support by hiring great people in South Africa. You will gain exposure to assisting our Financial Planners producing full illustrations, cash flow modelling and writing in-depth suitability reports.

Accountabilities

1. Conduct the relevant research required to make financial recommendations.
2. Produce suitability reports to document the advice that is to be provided.
3. Undertake cash flow modelling in line with client cases.
4. Provide excellent client service to both our clients and Financial Planners.

Skills and Experience

1. Minimum 2 years experience working within a Paraplanning role, preferably within a financial or wealth management firm.
2. Experience working with IT systems that support this service - We use XPlan but full training will be provided.
3. Good technical knowledge and understanding of FCA rules.
4. You must be qualified. Our UK Paraplanners hold a Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning. We would want you to be comparable.
5. Excellent knowledge of Pensions and Investment products.
6. Good understanding of cash flow.
7. Priority will go to anyone that has supported a UK firm previously.

Other notes
You will be part of our firm, but supporting from South Africa. This means it is a 6 month contract we hope will become permanent. You will also be expected to work to UK bank holidays (you can use your own annual leave for South African holidays if preferred).

The above is a guide and not exhaustive. We work in an agile way and you might be involved in lots of different tasks or projects whilst working for us.

Department: Paraplanning
Locations: Somerset West - South Africa
Employment type: Contract