To assist with the effective operation of the David Allen Financial Services Team by ensuring compliant work is produced in a timely manner at all times, thereby ensuring an accurate, trustworthy, quality service to the client.
To provide an efficient and effective support service to the independent financial advisers.
To support the whole team in moving the company forward in business development and the implementation of innovative ideas.
Duties:
- To write reports and create compliance files to company standards. To ensure all work is produced to the highest standard in accordance with our compliance provider and the Financial Conduct Authority.
- To understand and maintain an up to date knowledge on the compliance standards required for client files and ensuring client files are compliant at all times.
- To process business submissions and track and follow through to completion, ensuring back-off systems are kept accurate and up to date at all times.
- To prepare documentation required for annual reviews.
- To communicate with clients, providers and fee earners within the business regarding queries that arise, always maintaining a high level of client service.
- To carry out general tasks to support Financial Advisers as and when required. To prepare and submit business reports on behalf of the adviser, prepare necessary documentation ahead of client meetings, and conduct appropriate research relating to advice given.
- To support the wider Financial Services team on a support or administration basis as and when required.
- To contribute to business development with innovative ideas
- To maintain a high technical knowledge relating to products and services, developed through CPD and professional qualifications, as well as ongoing training.
- To plan, manage and prioritise workload to ensure deadlines are achieved.
Central Duties:
- To represent the business when required to ensure positive links, relations and networks.
- To show a commitment to diversity, equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices.
- To undertake personal development necessary to ensure effective performance in the role.
- To participate in relevant and appropriate training and development as required.
- To demonstrate the David Allen values of ambition, professionalism, knowledge, integrity, and respect in the work you do and during your appointment.
Education / Qualifications:
- GCSE or equivalent at grade A-C (9-4) to include English and Maths.
- Level 3 certificate in Financial Services or equivalent.
- Level 4 diploma in Financial Planning or equivalent.
Skills/ Knowledge/ Experience:
- 3 + years experience working in financial planning support or a paraplanning role.
- Some experience in working in a regulated environment with requirement to adhere to governance and statutory guidelines.
- Be able to evidence up to date technical knowledge in financial planning services and compliance requirements.
- Advanced competency levels in Excel, Word, Outlook.
- Ability and willingness to take the initiative and take responsibility for own workflow and prioritisation.
- Experience of working in a team, with strong team contribution ethic and experience of working to support other team members and follow their instructions.
- Experience providing a high quality, client-based service.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to branding, house styles and grammar.
- Excellent time management skills, with experience in managing own work schedule and that of senior team members who have a demanding workload.
Personal Behaviours & Qualities:
- Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines or a large workload
- Ability to work under own initiative
- Flexible with willingness to occasionally adapt working hours to fit with peaks of business
- Be able to demonstrate a professional and committed work ethic with high personal standards to completion of work
- Ability to respond to challenges in a calm manner
- Evidence of taking full responsibility for all work and tasks assigned to you
- Willingness to build on personal technical knowledge and to take professional exams where required
- Ability to demonstrate behaviours and expectations consistent with the David Allen values of ambition, professionalism, knowledge, integrity, and respect.
General:
- Ability to travel between offices if required.The closing date is 10am on Monday 3 February 2025.
All candidates must apply by sending a CV and cover letter to the careers@david-allen.co.uk mailbox.