Director Financial Planning

Overview

We re seeking a talented individual to join our Financial Planning team in Southampton. As an integral part of our financial planning department, you will be required to business develop and grow new business across the South region. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small (4 person team) in the South, the region is very broad and covers Hampshire, some of Dorset & Sussex - we can be flexible around where you are located as long as you can come to the Southampton office once or twice a week.

We would also be interested in speaking to you if you are looking at FP level with the ambition to become Director in the future.

• Enthusiastically build and develop new client relationships through effective ongoing business development
• Ensure client files are carefully maintained with client details regularly updated where needed
• Plan, implement and execute the annual Business Plan
• Take responsibility for supporting the growth of the business, working with the director/partner group on key commercial pillars
• Work in partnership with Investment Management (IM) to develop client relationships
• Structure and lead client meetings ensuring all information and advice is accurate
• Proven ability to deal with new and existing clients on a fee basis
• Ability to understand and communicate advice practices and processes clearly and effectively
• A strong ethic of client and customer service
• Ability to work under pressure and to prioritise work
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Hold a relevant level 4 qualification or above (ideally Level
  6) and maintains an up-to-date Statement of Professional Standing
• Experience of managing a team would be advantageous but not essential
• Experience of developing new business / have a client network in the South region
• Experience of relationship management with internal and external stakeholders

Evelyn Partners is a UK leader in wealth management, providing personalised, expert investment management and financial planning advice to support clients in embracing what s next. Our success hinges on our people and that s our secret for longevity. We are a team of passionate professionals and everything we do is guided by our purpose - placing the power of good advice into more hands, we go further to understand the needs of our clients and what matters most to them.

We re here to help them make significant decisions with confidence, provide strong foundations for the future and guide them towards their goals.

• Competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Pension contribution
• Hybrid working model (role dependent)
• Generous holiday package
• Option to purchase additional holiday
• Shared parental leave
• Fully funded training towards professional qualifications
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Eye care support

We believe that diverse perspectives and experiences are the cornerstone of our success. At Evelyn Partners, you ll find an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is evident in our active employee resource groups and ongoing initiatives. We re dedicated to creating a workplace where you can thrive and reach your full potential.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the application process. Please don t hesitate to discuss your needs with your recruiter.