Paraplanner

Hastings Investment Management is seeking a highly experienced and skilled Paraplanner to join our growing team. This opportunity has arisen due to the continued expansion of the business, necessitating direct support for the majority shareholder.

As a key member of our team, you will take on a pivotal role, delivering high-quality suitability reports, providing comprehensive technical research across various advice areas, and managing business administration for our clients alongside the existing team. This is a fully office-based position, requiring exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as an in-depth understanding of the Financial Planning industry.

Progression opportunity for this candidate to develop into being a Financial Adviser in approximately 2 years.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft detailed and robust suitability reports using provided tools, across a range of advice areas.
• Conduct technical research on existing and recommended products, including fund analysis where necessary.
• Ensure all compliance, internal documents, and provider paperwork are completed accurately and stored in the back-office system.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and compliance standards at all times.
• Maintain awareness of and act in accordance with all relevant legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Financial Advisers to discuss client objectives and gather any additional information required to prepare suitability reports.
• Communicate effectively with product providers and other third parties, as needed.
• Actively expand industry knowledge and stay updated through internal and external resources.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum qualification of Level 4 CII Diploma in Financial Planning.
• At least 1-2 years of paraplanning experience within the Financial Planning industry, directly supporting Financial Advisers.
• Advanced knowledge and expertise in the Financial Planning sector.
• Proficiency in desktop applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Familiarity with Intelliflo or similar back-office systems.

About Us

Hastings Investment Management is currently an Appointed Representative of Price Ferguson Limited, who are authorised an regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Since launching in December 2020, we have experienced consistent growth. As an Appointed Representative, we operate under the branding, compliance, and IT infrastructure provided by Price Ferguson Ltd.

We are committed to delivering the highest standards of professionalism and efficiency in every aspect of our work, fostering a collaborative and results-driven environment.