Vacancies | Perspective

Location Stoke-on-Trent | Hybrid
Employment Type Permanent
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We have a fantastic vacancy for a Paraplanner to join our Stoke on Trent Office. This is an integral and varied role and your experience in providing high quality support will be invaluable to the whole team. You will work closely with our Financial Planners by providing technical support in the process of servicing our Clients’ Financial Advice needs, instinctively providing excellent standards of client service, and conduct detailed research on clients’ existing and potential arrangements. After assessing these against the client’s financial objectives, you will produce timely and compliant Financial Planning Reports. The successful candidate will need to be motivated, friendly and professional at all times.

Office: Perspective (Wealth Experts) Limited
Location: Stoke on Trent
Hours: Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm with a one hour break (35 hours)
Salary: Competitive dependant on experience and qualifications. Available upon request.

Please note: any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory criminal record background checks.

The key duties of the role are:

Write Financial Planning Reports for our Advisers to present to clients.
Support Advisers by conducting research on products and helping find the right solutions for our clients.
Assisting with reviews and requests, acting as a point of contact for our clients’ day-to-day queries.
Arranging for plans to be submitted to company providers.
Maintain client records on company software, ensuring all files are well-presented, accurate and compliant.
Prepare client review packs and conduct Illustration requests.
Keep up to date with financial products and legislation.
Comply with all firm and industry guidelines, rules and regulations.

Due to the nature of the business, the role may also include additional responsibilities considered reasonable.

Experience in a Financial Advice firm and Paraplanner/reporting skills is essential.
Diploma qualified is desirable, though candidates with relevant skills and experience to do the job will be considered.
Reliable individual with the ability to manage and prioritise workloads.
Outstanding communication skills.
Ability to produce business correspondence that is grammatically correct and proof-read with a high degree of accuracy.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Team player with a positive attitude.
Excellent organisational skills, multi-tasking abilities and ability to cope with change.

25 days holiday (rising with length of service) plus Bank Holidays, Holiday Purchase Scheme and Birthday leave. E-Discounts, Electric Car Scheme, Life Assurance, Pension and Corporate Eyecare.

Stoke-on-Trent Office

Stoke-on-Trent Office
Lake View
Festival Way
Stoke-on-Trent
ST1 5BJ

Telephone: 01782 711091

All calls to and from our landlines and mobiles are recorded to meet regulatory requirements.

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We believe that supporting our people goes beyond the workplace, which is why we offer a comprehensive range of employee benefits, shaped around you.

BirthdayLeave

Everyone should have the chance to enjoy their birthday, which is why Perspective offers an extra paid day off to mark the occasion.

ElectricVehicleScheme

Our Electric Vehicle Scheme gives eligible employees the opportunity to lease a brand-new electric car through a salary sacrifice arrangement.

Cycle toWorkScheme

Our Cycle to Work Scheme makes it easier for employees to access a new bike and safety equipment through a salary sacrifice arrangement.

EyecareSupport

Our Eyecare Support is designed to help employees stay comfortable and supported when working with display screen equipment.

HolidayPurchaseScheme

Our Holiday Purchase Scheme gives eligible employees the option to buy up to five additional days of holiday each year.

LongServiceAwards

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FamilyFriendlyPolicy

Our Family Leave policies are designed to support employees as they grow their families, whether through birth or adoption.

25 days holiday

Pension

Enhanced Parental Pay

Life Assurance

Learning & Development

Employee Referral Scheme