CII DipPFS qualified Paraplanner - Possible signing on bonus

  • NELSON SCOTT RECRUITMENT SERVICES
  • Mar 19, 2026
Full time Banking Finance

Job Description

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

PLEASE NOTE - There are three roles of which two offer a signing on bonus (payable after completing probation).

We are recruiting an experienced, high calibre Paraplanner, who can demonstrate a background of providing high level technical paraplanning including the production of cash flow models and high-quality suitability report.

The role will report to the Paraplanner Manager and the key areas of responsibility are as follows:

  • Analyse client information and existing investments/policies
  • Tax calculations
  • Construct appropriate solutions for clients and make recommendations in conjunction with the advisers
  • Write suitability reports for cases of varying complexity
  • Run cashflow models for clients
  • Be a point of contact for technical queries for CS and advisers
  • Communicating with clients on research and report time scales
  • Attend client meetings where required
  • Helping to train other members of the team
  • Potentially getting involved in some project work to further improve our systems and processes
  • Leading Pod meetings
  • Undertake peer reviews for the paraplanning team

CANDIDATE PROFILE

The successful candidate will be confident dealing with HNW clients and professional connections and a natural problem solver. The role may suit an able career paraplanner who does not wish to be client facing but does want to be a key individual within a thriving business.

They will:

  • Demonstrate a strong technical knowledge and understanding of all financial products
  • Hold the CII Level 4 diploma in regulated financial planning, and ideally working towards Chartered status
  • Have a minimum of 4-4 years' experience within a paraplanning role
  • Have strong IT skills; experience of Curo, FE Analytics and Voyant advantageous
  • Have a good attention to detail
  • Be a good team player
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing
  • Be comfortable with working in a fast-paced environment
  • Be organised and able to manage a busy workload

HYBRID WORKING

We are looking for someone to work from our North London office, and offer hybrid working, which includes a minimum of 3 days in the office, with the remainder at home

BENEFITS SUMMARY

a performance-related quarterly bonus scheme, along with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • 28 days' holiday (plus bank holidays)
  • Life assurance and income protection
  • Pension scheme
  • Access to our flexible benefits platform