Independent Financial Adviser in Grantham, Lincolnshire

My client and I have an opportunity for an Independent Financial Adviser (IFA) to join their team, in either their Grantham or Newark office. They are welcoming applications from individuals with a range of experience levels. This includes people looking to continue developing their career through to experienced advisers.

Benefits

-Competitive holiday allowance

-Staff discount on legal fees and wealth management fees

-Income protection

-Life assurance at 3x salary

-Salary exchange Pension scheme

-Employee Assistance Programme

About the Candidate

The individual should be motivated, and someone who can develop, manage and take ownership of client relationships. You will need to have a detailed understanding of Investments, Pensions, and Inheritance Tax Planning and be committed to providing an efficient service while maintaining high standards of client care. The successful candidate will be diploma qualified or working towards a similar financial qualification. You should also hold a current Statement of Professional Standing (SPS), or can obtain one. A full, up-to-date drivers license and use of own vehicle is required, as you may have to commute to other offices.

About the Role

As an IFA, you will provide advice across a broad range of financial issues, including Investments and Pensions, while providing an ongoing service to clients. You will review client portfolios in line with service agreements, identify clients’ needs and research the market to make suitable agreements recommendations. You will be working alongside partners and fee earners but will also be supporting the development of new financial businesses. The role requires you to ensure all work is conducted compliantly, in accordance to the FCA regulations, the firms policies and best practice, while putting the interests of the client first.

Location-Newark/ Grantham

Hours- 9:00 AM-17:15 pm, Monday-Friday

Salary- Depending on experience

Skills and Attributes

-Diploma qualified or working towards a relevant financial qualification

-Current Statement of SPS, or able to get one

-Degree or relevant experience

-Full drivers’ licence

-Understanding of Investments, Pension and Inheritance Tax Planning

-High level of competency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel

-Able to establish and maintain good relationships

-Experience in Trust Investment

-Understand confidentiality and data protection

-Hands-on and strategic thinker

-Strong data driven decision making

-Analytical thinking

-Maintain high levels of confidentiality

-Flexible

-Act well under pressure

-Work assertively

-Team Player

If you are an experienced IFA looking for your next opportunity, and would like to find out more, please contact Sarah Woulds with your CV and covering letter to her.

Reflect Recruitment is acting as the Employment Agency under the Employment Agencies Act 1973.