Bond Recruitment Ltd

Bond Recruitment is working exclusively with a leading North West based Independent Financial Adviser firm. They have an exciting employed opportunity for an experienced Financial Adviser to join their successful practice. Our client's prestigious office is located in Alderley Edge and the opportunity benefits from flexible working, the support of a well-established client base plus a full benefits package, including a basic salary circa £75,000 pa. This is a great opportunity to take your career to the next level within a very successful IFA practice. The practice is very supportive of personal and professional development and flexible when it comes to hybrid working. The practice is committed to providing new and existing clients with exceptional service. and your role will include providing advice to clients in the following areas: Investment and portfolio construction Cashflow planning and modelling Pension and retirement planning Inheritance tax and estate planning Business investment and protection Capital protection Life planning and goal setting You will also be responsible for carrying out ongoing investment reviews, regularly assessing progress towards and achievement of goals, and supporting their relationship with our professional partners across legal, tax, probate and accountancy disciplines. About you You will be an ambitious and focused individual with a passion for financial services and you will view this as a long-term career. Professionally you will have a record of achievement that you are proud of and that demonstrates your commitment to providing high-quality advice and service to clients. You will have exceptional relationship management skills and you will be a technically strong Diploma/Chartered qualified Adviser. As a career Adviser, you will appreciate the benefits of a collaborative approach and your business interactions are client-focused and results-orientated. You will be experienced in providing "holistic financial advice" to personal and corporate clients.

Our client is a very well established financial planning firm based in Alderley Edge, Cheshire. They focus on goals-based holistic financial planning, often for people with complex circumstances or approaching retirement. They are also one of the top financial planning companies to work for in their region. They are currently recruiting a Client Support Executive to join their growing team. About you To thrive as an Administrator, you will need specific experience and skills. You should be able to tick these boxes: Administration experience, preferably in a financial planning company A basic knowledge of investments, pensions and life assurance policies. Financial administration qualifications would be advantageous. Comfortable using different types of technology and systems, including CRM and project management systems, and a range of investment. Responsibilities Processing authority letters, gathering financial data for new clients and annual reviews. Preparing application forms and client documentation. Processing financial transactions on platforms. Preparing client reviews, including gathering financial data, updating goals information and setting up meetings. Dealing with the post, emails and any correspondence relating to clients or their financial situation. Providing administrative support to the financial planners and paraplanners as required. Supporting clients with administrative queries and communication as required. What is on offer The opportunity to work in a supportive environment for continual learning. All technical qualification and training costs are met by the company.The opportunity to be part of a team delivering truly great financial planning advice to our interesting and varied range of clients, working closely with all our financial planners and paraplanners.Salary is dependent on experience.

Bond Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting for an experienced Paraplanner, on behalf of our client, a leading IFA practice in Alderley Edge, Cheshire. The role of the Paraplanner is to support the Financial Planners and other staff when informing and advising Clients on their financial strategies, plans, products and investments. General accountabilities Comply with the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 and the relevant FCA rules at all times. Comply with the relevant compliance, FTC, T&C, financial crime (anti-money laundering, data security, anti-bribery, fraud and corruption) procedures of the firm at all times. Follow closely the Centralised Investment Proposition (CIP) and other advice guidelines. Follow the Advice Process at all times. Detailed knowledge and understanding of compliance procedures. Liaise with clients in a compliant manner as detailed within the firm's compliance manual. Keep up-to-date with all relevant product, legislative and technical changes. To provide support to Advisers in completing non-client facing tasks involved in preparing and administrating any recommendations being made to a client Ensure the maintenance and recording of your own personal Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Specific accountabilities To ensure all client files are compliant on an ongoing basis. To collate all quantitative detailed information required to support any recommendation. To ensure all relevant paperwork held within a client file is present, relevant and compliant. Liaise with all Advisers on a regular basis to discuss specific case detail and seek clarification of client objectives client attitude to risk and client capacity for loss. Ensure all appropriate 'know your client' information has been obtained and can be demonstrated within the relevant client file. Prepare relevant documentation and comparisons to be reviewed with the Adviser. Prepare suitability reports in accordance with the agreed recommendations. Identify and discuss areas for further client financial planning with the Adviser. Develop a proficiency in the use and interpretation of cash-flow modelling tools Research accountabilities Undertake the relevant research to identify suitable solutions to meet a clients' objectives. Annual research and associated due diligence to review and support the Centralised investment proposition, analysing and reviewing funds on the Panel. Pension Transfer Analysis Off-platform research Provider product meetings & compiling due diligence and research reports on new products Communicating with providers regarding clients existing plans Essential An appreciation and understanding of the Financial Planning process. Broad knowledge and enthusiasm for financial services world A high level of technical knowledge about the financial products and services in the market An ability to work within agreed business processes. An ability to achieve agreed outcomes without supervision working within agreed timescales. Prioritise and plan own workload. An eye for detail and thirst for accurate report-writing. Excellent inter-personal skills, both written and verbal. Excellent IT skills and report-writing skills. Ability to work independently and in a team The role is predominantly an office-based role although some local travelling is required to attend training courses and financial services provider presentations.

Our client is a well respected national firm of independent financial advisers, they are currently recruiting an IFA Administrator for their Ipswich offices. The successful candidate will act as the point of contact for client queries with regards to pensions and investments as well as liaising with product providers and covering all aspects within the general office administration. Specific Responsibilities: The key duties of the role are listed below. Due to the nature of the business, the role may also include additional responsibilities considered reasonable: - Assisting with reviews and customer requests as well as acting as a point of contact for our clients to deal with day to day queries, Screening phone calls, enquiries and requests, and handling them where appropriate, Preparation of client review packs, Illustration requests, Back office support, Ensure that all financial planning client administration is carried out in accordance with the Firm's procedures, Maintain client records on the company software and ensure the client and firm's files are well presented, accurate and compliant, Keep up to date with financial products and legislation, Comply with all company and industry guidelines, rules and regulations Experience and key requirements are: Experience working in a Financial Advice firm is advantageous, The role requires a reliable individual who has the ability to manage and prioritise workloads, Role holders will be motivated, friendly and professional at all times, Outstanding communication skills at all levels, Ability to produce business correspondence, proof-read for grammar, spelling and punctuation with a high degree of accuracy, Analytical and problem solving skills, Experience of working as part of a team, Flexibility/ adaptability to cope with change, Confident with IT and office software packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc).

Bond Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting an experienced IFA Administrator on behalf of our client, a well-established and respected firm of Independent Financial Advisers in Altrincham.The RoleMeeting and greeting clients, answering and dealing with incoming enquiriesDiary Management - arranging appointments with clients and updating adviser's diaries.New Business - Obtain illustrations, application documents and all paperwork required for business processing Processing and submitting new business adhering to the new business workflow Case Ownership - Following submission of new business, tracking this all the way through to completion, keeping the client updated and managing their expectations throughout. Letters of Authority - submitting to client for signature and to providers to get all of the required plan details for research and analysis Existing Clients Portfolio rebalancing and trading Processing withdrawals and contributions and monitoring these through to completion Preparing clients packs for Annual Review meetings and then completing the work required post meeting supplied via the advisers meeting notes General Minimum of 2 years experience within a financial advice firm supporting IFAs Very high level of attention to detail Ability to work independently managing their own workload of tasks delegated by team manager Previous experience with the following providers would be very useful in terms of familiarity with navigating their website for client information and completing transactions but also submitting new business - A J Bell, Transact, Royal London, Canada Life International Experience using back office system Intelliflo and any experience of the following would be very useful but not essential - Defaqto, O&M profiler, IO Planning (Cashflow planning) Full office based, no working from home, full time 9.00-5.00 Monday - Friday, 24 days holiday, Available following 3 months permanent service - Income Protection - 75% of salary, payable after the 13-week deferred period. Group life cover (death in service) - 4x salary

Working in collaboration with 5 Financial Advisers, Paraplanners and Administration, you will prepare recommendations and produce suitability reports, including implementing recommendations and reviewing the client's financial affairs, and preparing and maintaining client records. The role will involve promoting the company's services in a professional and FCA compliant manner. Core Duties and Responsibilities: Working in collaboration with Financial Advisers and other colleagues you will deal effectively with queries from clients and other parties through effective communication. Record your client communications (whether that communication is written, oral or electronic) including client related communications with third parties. Working in collaboration with a client's Financial Adviser you will collect and collate information and data about (and from) the client in accordance with the principle of 'know your client' and ensure all the required compliance documentation is present and correct. You will discuss with the Financial Adviser the client's objectives, identifying and obtaining the information necessary to compile a financial planning report. Working in collaboration with the Financial Adviser you will assist to identify areas for planning and identify solutions suitable to meet the client's needs and objectives. Working in collaboration with the Financial Adviser you will review the client's investment portfolio, asset allocation, risk profile etc You will obtain information, quotes, illustrations and product details, and provide comparisons for analysis. You will prepare suitability letters and reports for approval by the Financial Adviser in line with company policy and prepare associated accompanying documentation as required. This will include the pre-completion of documentation ready for clients to check and sign. You may at times be required to assist and provide support with administrative functions, for example: new business processing, re balances and organising future planning meetings with the client on behalf of the Financial Adviser. You will commit to continuous personal development, keeping knowledge up to date and retaining supporting records for review. Team Support/Communication: It is important that the Financial Advisors, Paraplanners and Administrators work well together as a strong team, offering assistance to clients irrespective of whether or not the Financial Adviser is available. You will be expected to cover for colleagues who may be absent. You will: Participate in all team communications (meetings/emails etc) to ensure a proactive and informative contribution is made. Make a positive contribution to support the team working collectively and consistently at all times through regular communication, sharing of information, job shadowing, on the job support etc. Key Skills Understanding of the Financial Planning process Able to work within defined business processes Ability to achieve agreed outcomes without supervision Prioritise and plan own workload Attention to detail and accuracy Articulate Excellent inter personal skills, both written and verbal Ability to multi task and prioritise effectively Good IT skills Good report writing skills Ability to work independently and in a team Knowledge & Experience Experience of maintaining good working relationships in the delivery of financial advice services or similar environment Experience in writing complex and detailed reports for cases Ability to assess information, make comparisons and identify critical features Ability to acquire update and apply new skills and knowledge Set own goals and want to deliver agreed targets Proficient knowledge of Pensions and retirement planning, Investments, tax planning and regulation within the financial services industry. IT Skills Fully competent in desktop applications (proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook) Experience in working with various pension and investment providers extranets. Personal Skills Communication, Team working, Professional integrity. Flexibility: The flexibility for and commitment to continual service development and improvement Training: Ability to contribute and support the delivery of a training programme. Be able to work within defined business processes The Package Salary range £30,000 - £55,000 dependent on experience and qualifications. Excellent working environment Career development opportunities.

Bond Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting an experienced IFA Administrator on behalf of our client, a well respected provider of Independent Financial Advice and Mortgages close to Lytham, Lancashire.You will be working in a small friendly administration team providing top quality administration support to the IFAs and their clients. You will be a strong team player but also able to work independently using your initiative. You must possess excellent organisational skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Being able to prioritise and manage your workload effectively is important as this is a very busy role. The Role: Dealing with adhoc queries from Advisers/Clients/Providers Tasks to be recorded and maintained via back-office systems Maintenance of client files Postal activity (incoming/outgoing) New business processing (Online/Post) Loading relevant data on to back office Processing Letters of Authority Valuations Liaise with 3rd Party Providers & Paraplanners Preparing Client Meeting Packs Gather quotes / illustrations / Fact Sheets / Order Projections Booking Client Review Appointments & Managing IFA's diary Print & Bind Client Suitability Reports Administration of client investment funds, constructing client portfolios Update IFA & Client of progress on New Business cases Maintenance of all client policy data & associated income expectancies Process Client Withdrawals as and when required Requirements: Skills Good communication skills, both oral and written Excellent administrative skills Accurate keyboard / data entry skills Excellent accuracy skills and attention to detail An excellent team player with an adaptable and flexible approach to work Ability to build and develop effective working relationships at all levels Experience Experience within an administration role - Essential Financial services industry experience - Ideal Experience of working within defined service standards, policies and procedures Longevity and proven commitment within previous employment - Essential Knowledge Good knowledge of Microsoft Office A proven track record in delivering excellent client satisfaction A good knowledge and understanding of a wide range of financial products - Ideal Basic knowledge of regulatory requirements - Ideal

Our client is a well-established regulated independent financial advice practice dedicated to helping individuals and families achieve their financial goals. With a strong commitment to providing holistic and tailored financial solutions, they are seeking a Financial Planning Administrator to join their dynamic team and contribute to their mission of delivering exceptional financial planning services. Job Summary: As Financial Planning Support you will play a crucial role in providing administrative support to the financial planning team. You will assist financial planning support in various aspects of their day-to-day operations, ensuring that client needs are met efficiently and that regulatory requirements are adhered to. This role offers an excellent opportunity to learn and grow within the financial services industry while contributing to the success of our clients clients and the company. Key Responsibilities: This list is not exhaustive and further responsibilities and requirements will be delegated from time to time in order to ensure the business meets it objectives. Assist financial planners/advisers with client onboarding, including gathering necessary documentation, recording initial fact-finding meetings, and ensuring all regulatory requirements are met. Prepare and maintain client files, ensuring all documentation is organised and up-to-date. Act as a liaison between clients and the financial planning team, addressing client enquiries and requests promptly and professionally. Assist in the preparation of financial reports, statements, and presentations for client meetings. Support the development and implementation of financial plans, including data entry, financial analysis, and investment research. Manage the appointment scheduling and diary management for financial planners/advisers. Handle administrative tasks such as email management, phone calls, and correspondence. Assist with compliance-related tasks, including file reviews and ensuring adherence to regulatory guidelines. Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions with clients and colleagues. Stay up-to-date with industry regulations and company policies to ensure compliance at all times. ?Requirements: Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role within the financial services industry.Knowledge of UK financial regulations and compliance requirements is essential. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Self-motivated and eager to learn. A commitment to delivering exceptional client service. Relevant qualifications, such as a Diploma in Financial Planning or Certificate in Financial Administration, would be an advantage but are not required. Experience with platforms and provider sites within an independent environment. Experience with Intelliflo. Strong team player and happy to support and help all team members.