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Are you a Financial Services professional looking for a new career?  IFA Life Jobs is the perfect place to search and apply for all financial services careers including Paraplanners, IFAs, Financial Planners, Compliance, Employee Benefits, Pensions, Administration/Sales Support, Sales Management, Bancassurance, Broker Consultants, Management and Offshore/International roles.

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Employed IFA, Boston, Lincolnshire

Employed IFA vacancy, Boston, Lincolnshire. This reputable provider of financial planning in Lincolnshire is seeking an Independent Financial Adviser (IFA) to join them on either an employed or self employed basis. You will have the option to work from our Lincolnshire based office or from home and the option to be employed or self-employed.

The successful candidate will provide a holistic approach to financial planning and must be confident advising on whole of market regulated products including pensions, investments and protection. Full paraplanning, admin and compliance support supplied.

To be considered, you must have a track record of building new relationships with clients as well as nurturing existing ones to their potential. We will supply a core portfolio of existing clients and the candidate should be proactive to gain new clients.

Applicants with Diploma in Financial Planning preferred although candidates currently studying will also be considered.

To apply for this position, please click here.

IFA/Financial Planner Jobs at IFA Life Jobs

IFA and Financial Planner job vacancies - see the latest additions to our vacancies here.

Financial Services Candidates Wanted

IFA Life Jobs, the financial services jobs board, has a growing number of exciting job vacancies available, including Pension Administrators, Investment Managers, IFAs, Compliance roles, Paraplanner roles and Offshore opportunities to name but a few.

If you are a financial services professional and considering your next move, please get in touch or click here to visit the site, register your CV and view the current vacancies.

We very much look forward to welcoming you to IFA Life Jobs.

International Wealth Adviser, London

International Wealth Adviser job opportunity, London. Do you have the people skills and experience to work with international high net worth clients, both face to face and on the phone? Do you want to work for the wealth division of one of the world’s leading international banks?

If you are and you have reached the top of the bancassurance tree and have a track record of success with a major UK bancassurer, then this could be the next move for you. Not only will you be dealing with high net worth clients from all over the world and working from highly prestigious offices, but you will have the opportunity for future foreign travel.

Our client is one of the Uk’s biggest banking names with a highly successful international division looking after resident non dom clients as well as client s all over the world. You will enjoy an excellent basic salary and unlimited bonus potential as well as exceptional opportunities to develop your career in a number of directions both in the UK and abroad.

To apply for this fantastic opportunity, please click here.

Financial Adviser, London, Niche Market

Financial adviser vacancy with a major financial services organisation in London. Our client has an enviable market position in which they have become the market leading financial advisers of choice to one of the country’s largest group of professionals.

Working from home with access to both existing clients and company generated leads you will not only benefit from a high basic salary ad package but also excellent bonus potential.

To secure this role you will be an experienced, CAS status financial adviser with an excellent sales track record and have made some progress towards level 4 diploma status.

To apply for this position, please click here.

Employed IFA, London

Employed IFA job vacancy, London. Our client is one of the UKs leading fee based IFA businesses with an enviable reputation for leading the way for new model advice and client remuneration. Due to the success of their model and acquisitions they are now looking for further experienced IFAs to join their business to both look after existing clients and also generate further new business through connections and networking.

To secure such a sought after role you will be an experienced successful IFA with an excellent track record, preferably Diploma status and committed to achieving chartered level, and have some understanding of fee based practices.

To apply this this exciting role please click here.

Private Banking IFA, London

Private Banking IFA job vacancies, London. This really is the top of the tree! The private banking IFA division of one of the world’s most respected and successful banking organisations requires experienced private banking IFAs to join its existing team.

To secure this role you will be an experienced IFA with at least diploma level qualification, have an outstanding track record and direct experience of working for one of the major private banking or ultra high net worth providers. This will be further enhanced by your client facing and internal relationship management skills at a very high level.

As well as exceptional earnings potential you will enjoy a unique relationship with your clients, and be valued as a true financial planner.  

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IFAs, UK, Do you want Clients not Broken Promises?

IFA vacancies, UK, excellent opportunity! Ask any IFA what they want most and they will say a full diary - Our client can guarantee new appointments for its advisers, whilst providing them with an autonomous grown up environment, excellent support and technology, and the chance to create true value in your business.

Through their access to clients, affinity groups, seminars and work place surgeries they were able to provide over 50% of all of their advisers’ activity and arranged over 8000 client appointments last year. To build on this success they plan to deliver 400 MORE client seminars than last year and need the advisers to follow up the appointments from these.

If you want access to this lead source and can show that you have a good track record as a tied or IFA adviser and can build and maintain profitable client relationships then contact us today!

Financial Consultant, Leeds

This is a top financial services vacancy for a Financial Consultant/IFA within a HNW legal practice, based in Leeds.  We are looking for the crème de la crème only.
 
This role is to develop corporate relationships within a very high net worth legal environment. You will also provide holistic financial planning, wealth, investment advice and mortgages from a whole of market proposition. The income stream will be varied so a technical mind is needed and also a very strong conversion rate as your competition will be strong.

To secure this role you will need to be the top of your game currently and have a financial driver aiming at 6 figures. We do not want plodders. You will hold very clear communication skills and exceptionally strong interpersonal skills as a large proportion of this role is business development within a very corporate industry. You will be on your way to diploma status if not already diploma’d up….

This role holds a non validated salary of almost 40k and a bonus structure on all written business, no threshold and is completely open ended. You will also receive a fully expensed company car and entertaining allowance, 25 days holidays that can be sold or bought, pension, life, DiS X4 plus all the bows and bangles a corporate role should have including a huge list of flexi benefits. 

You will be provided with all necessary state of the art IT and telephony equipment. You will keep your own diary and make your own appointments from clients provided whilst developing new business by networking and referrals. You will also have the luxury of a BDM generating contacts for you and you will be expected to "hit the floor running" in an independent way. No micro management!!…

To apply for this fantastic opportunity, please click here.

IFAs, South East

Financial Services Vacancies: Large and well established financial services firm are seeking IFAs to join them, primarily in the South East but open to location.

Self employed with 70% to 90% and no extra costs.

My client is a group of multidisciplinary Independent Financial Advisers and Mortgage Brokers providing their clients with holistic financial advice in all aspects of personal and corporate financial planning.

From the company’s Head Office in Sussex they have become a formidable regional player over the last two years and have achieved strong growth in adviser numbers during a period when many firms have been downsizing. Advisers have been joining for a variety of reasons; the company’s proposition has wide appeal to both Mortgage Brokers and IFAs.

Advisers based at the company’s Head Office in Sussex enjoy the benefits of working in a busy sales office where there is the opportunity to discuss problem cases and sales ideas with colleagues. The back-office system allows the choice of remote working for all.

The top performers have their own modern glass partitioned offices and the Board Room is available for all to use for client meetings.

Internal referrals are just a number of lead generation initiatives that exist within the group, the pinnacle of which is the work in the employee benefits sector where a telesales team provide appointments with key decision makers in the SME sector.

The company is now well placed to succeed and grow in a post RDR world where technology and scale are likely to be key drivers in determining client acquisition and retention.

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IFA Care Fees Advisers, Devon and West Midlands

Financial Services Jobs. Largest Care Fees Advice firm are seeking two IFAs to join their team, based in Devon and the West Midlands.

Self-Employed IFA role with funding support – and bonus with top financial advisers earning £100,000+ whilst the average is c£50,000 to £60,000

? Specialist investment care fees advisory role
? Complete Independence
? High job satisfaction ~ no chasing of business.
? Working on a full independent basis yet with full service support and access to bank customers.

My client is the largest IFA in the country solely providing advice on and solutions to, all aspects of care fees financial planning to HNW mass-affluent clients generated through bank branches and internal marketing.

Currently they have a high demand for their service and can offer a high volume of leads to experienced investment advisers who can offer quality advice.

All FSA regulatory and compliance costs will be met by them including PI insurance cover. They will also provide the necessary training, a range of marketing support material and support services.

As a minimum qualification you need the full FPC, and will need to attain the long term care CF8 exam within the first few months. However, they would encourage and support people who wish to study further exams to achieve diploma/chartered status or equivalent. You must have excellent communication skills, be computer literate and be an excellent organiser.

To apply for these positions, please click here.

IFA, Gloucester/Hereford

Financial Services Vacancy: Award winning financial services group is seeking an IFA, to cover the Gloucester/Hereford/South Wales region. £30,000 + car allowance and benefits and open ended bonus

My client is an award winning financial services group and one of the largest financial adviser firms in the UK seeking to appoint an IFA.

Based from home you will be responsible for providing whole of market advice to a wide range of clients in the South Wales/Hereford area, particularly on investments and inheritance tax planning. The role is to cover a number of leads that will be provided and to service your own allocated review clients which will provide a high OTE. You will have a proven record of sales success covering savings, pensions and investment advice and an outstanding ability to develop and maintain long-lasting client relationships by providing appropriate and understandable advice.

You will need to have the relevant qualifications and experience within the financial services arena. Minimum expectations are FPC or CEFA qualified. Ideally you’ll be progressing towards or willing to progress towards CII Diploma level exams. You must have previously held CAS status (6 months) and been working in an advising capacity hitting and achieving personal sales targets. IHT experience is not essential as training and development will be provided.

Please apply by clicking here.

IFA, London

Financial Services Vacancy: Investment management company is seeking an IFA to join their team, based in London.
Salary C£45,000 + benefits and bonus.

My client is a long established independent FSA investment management company dedicated to the maintenance and preservation of the asset base and wealth of its clients.

While the company’s clients include corporations and authorized intermediaries, the majority is private clients where they focus on their financial planning and wealth management needs. Through retirement the company is looking for additional IFA to provide fee based holistic advice to its clients based in the UK and overseas. As such the company can offer excellent source of business to work from so having your own clients is not a necessity.

You should have a good solid background as an IFA and be either RDR ready or progressing, and have the ability to work with wealthy clients. 

To apply for this position, please click here.

IFA, Somerset

My client is an established financial services firm providing advice since 1975 looking for an IFA to join their team based in Somerset. There is the opportunity of taking over the management and ownership of the business in two to three years time.

The company has expanded steadily for more than a quarter of a century and now has more than one thousand private and corporate clients spread throughout the UK. The company has carefully assembled a small team of very experienced advisers who are dedicated to providing clients with the very best financial advice.

The advisers are able to help with most financial planning matters but each member of the team has been chosen primarily for their expertise and experience in the areas of investment and pensions.

The very latest technology is used to ensure that the team has access to all the information needed to provide the quality of advice on which the reputation of the company has been built.

They wish to continue to develop this team and wish to recruit a quality financial adviser who in two to three years time will be able to take over the management and ownership of the business.

Key Points
• Prestigious Company brand, established 1975
• Superb marketing material
• Help with developing professional connections
• Full admin support from qualified staff
• IT support, research tools and library

To apply for this position, please click here.

IFA, Dundee

My client is an award winning financial services group and one of the largest financial adviser firms in the UK, seeking in IFA in Dundee.

£30,000 + car allowance and benefits and open ended bonus.

You will be responsible for providing whole of market advice to a wide range of clients in the Dundee area, particularly on investments and inheritance tax planning. The role is to cover a number of leads that will be provided and to service your own allocated review clients. You will have a proven record of sales success covering savings, pensions and investment advice and an outstanding ability to develop and maintain long-lasting client relationships by providing appropriate and understandable advice.

You will need to have the relevant qualifications and experience within the financial services arena. Minimum expectations are FPC or CEFA qualified. Ideally you’ll be progressing towards or willing to progress towards CII Diploma level exams. You must have previously held CAS status (6 months) and been working in an advising capacity hitting and achieving personal sales targets. IHT experience is not essential as training and development will be provided.

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IFA, Oxfordshire

Financial Services Vacancies: 2 IFA’s sought for one of the oldest established private financial services companies based in North Oxfordshire.

Fee based income as a self employed consultant with solid percentage mix bonuses and full admin support.

My client is one of the oldest established private financial services practices in the UK, based in Oxfordshire, they are seeking two additional IFA’s to join the team as part of the company’s continuing development and succession planning programme. The position and the person are expected to develop to management level as part of this programme.

You will be highly qualified, self sufficient, experienced and fully conversant with all aspects of a first class, client orientated, financial services operation. You should be Chartered or well on the way to becoming so. You should have your own current client bank and will be naturally discreet, articulate and educated to degree standard or equivalent.

Finally, you will be enthusiastic, positive and perhaps looking for a place to develop your client and business management skills, to realise your potential and enjoy working within a team whilst contributing to the growth of the practice.

Apart from managing and further developing their own client bank, you will have the opportunity of working with high net worth clients in and around the region.

You will be well qualified, with a minimum of FPC/CFP and ideally Diploma qualified (or equivalent) although the company fully support advisers continued development.

To apply for this position, please click here.

Financial Services Compliance Vacancies at IFA Life Jobs

IFA Life Jobs currently has a large number of financial services Compliance vacancies at all levels of seniority, located throughout the country.  To view more details please click here.

Compliance Monitoring Officer, Stockport

Financial Services Compliance vacancy in Stockport.  Compliance Monitoring Officer: 


Our Client is a major player within the IFA Market. They now wish to add to their already busy Compliance Team and want to meet with Compliance Professionals, in the Stockport area, who ideally have experience of working within a Desk Based Compliance Monitoring Environment.

Purpose of The Role:

To Establish / Maintain and develop standards for best advice and to improve relations between my Client and the IFA.

Key Responsibilities of the role:

1. To assess client files to ensure that Business quality standards are being met

2. To feedback the results to the Registered Individual and T & C Supervisors

3. To comply with all applicable FSA rules and requirements relevant to the role.

Objectives - Associated Activities Key Tasks:

• To assess an agreed number of client files per day within the agreed criteria and record the results of the assessment

• To assess the client files within the agreed criteria.

• To ensure, through constant communication with the registered Individuals, that an agreed number of cases per week are signed off.

• To ensure our Registered Individuals follow all Compliance and Training & Competence processes rules and procedures

• To be able to communicate effectively where remedial action is required and what the outcome of such remedial action is likely to be

Experience and Qualifications:

• At least FPC and CeMAP or equivalent and willing to progress towards the Diploma status under the CII.

• Good understanding of the group’s Training and Competence scheme and Compliance quality standards, and how to manipulate those in the day to day running of your work load.

You MUST have Previous or Existing Experience of working within a Compliance or Paraplanning Role.

There is also a Good Benefits Package available


To apply for this position please click here.

Compliance Officer, Leeds

Financial Services Compliance vacancy in Leeds. Our Client is a well recognised IFA Organisation and based in Central Leeds. They are now looking to meet with an experienced Compliance Officer. 

Purpose of the Role:
•To provide support to the Compliance Director with the cultural integration, management and development of the compliance department’s profile within the business. 
•To maintain and develop procedures to show adherence with the principles and the rules of the FSA, and which promote the concept of "Treating Customers Fairly" across the Group. 
•To provide guidance and support to Advisers, Sales Managers and Directors to ensure close adherence to compliance, training and competence and anti-money laundering procedures.

Principle Accountabilities:
•Oversee the regular monitoring of adviser’s client files by an external consultant to ensure the remedial action is correctly documented. 
•Review financial promotions and stationery.
•Assist in the interpretation of current regulations and act as a business enabler.
•Manage and develop risk based monitoring of advisers including KPIs, CPD and file reviews.
•Assist in the implementation of TCF across the group.
•Visit the regional branches of the Group on an ad hoc basis to conduct audits, and ensure compliance with FSA regulations, whilst inspiring a positive compliance culture.
•Provide support in the induction process for new employees to include ensuring the necessary regulatory approvals are in place, training undertaken and written declarations received and documented. 
•Assist with the resolution of complaints.
•As part of a small compliance team other compliance duties and project work will be undertaken, as required.

Experience Required:
•A good understanding/working knowledge of the FSA Handbook and the Anti-money laundering guidance. 
•The ability to prioritise own workload, be self-motivated, organised and disciplined.
•Able to work as part of a team, but also be comfortable working in isolation, as necessary.
•Strong interpersonal and communication skills at all levels.
•Experience of working in an "adviser-facing" role is desirable.
•Has the ability to understand the business needs of a growing firm of independent financial advisers.
•Has good IT skills, in particular Word, Excel and Outlook.

Qualifications:

* Minimum requirement is FPC qualified.

There is also a Discretionary Bonus Payable along with a Benefits Package.

To apply for this position, please click here.

International Investment Adviser, London

This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a leading global Wealth Management business as an International Investment Adviser, providing a comprehensive financial planning service to clients on an International basis based in London.

Working closely with both introducers and clients you will enjoy the comprehensive technical and sales support that only an established and successful business such as this can provide. With access to experts in a multitude of disciplines you will be able to easily position yourself as a major player in the market and quickly gain the respect of new clients. You will be involved in the full business cycle from creating a structured business strategy and planning and implementing marketing initiatives to advising on complex financial matters and products.

In order to apply successfully for this opportunity, you will be an established Investment Adviser with a thirst for knowledge; someone who has a strong desire to continue learning and developing their technical, business and sales skills on an ongoing basis. You will need to be a natural relationship builder of high integrity who functions most effectively as part of a high performance team. You will also need to have achieved full CEFA, FPC, IFA or CFP or a recognised industry equivalent qualification, along with being at, or being able to demonstrate tangible progress toward the diploma level 4 qualification for regulated advice.

A basic salary of up to £65,000 is being offered depending on experience, plus bonuses.

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please click here.

Pensions Administrator, Leicester

A leading Financial Services company is seeking to appoint a SSAS / SIPP Pensions Administrator to their team in Leicester. This is a superb opportunity to work for a market leading firm in the Leicester area.

The role:
To provide a quality administration service in respect of a portfolio of SSAS & SIPP schemes
To provide technical and administrative support
To maintain records that meets the requirements of the firm and the regulator
To provide an in-house point of contact for the client
To maintain good working relationships with clients
Set up new schemes in a timely fashion, using a diary system, and prepare draft suitability reports
Carry out the renewals of scheme arrangements.
Process claims arising from death and illness, including the calculation of final remuneration and benefits payable
Monitor client accounts, in particular with the payment of pensions
Maintain accurate records, using software available
Process retirement claims - obtain comparative figures, process retirees' pensions on the open market to provide the best benefits and prepare draft suitability reports

The CandidateApplicants must essentially have a strong background in Pensions Administration and be skilled with both SSAS and SIPP. You must demonstrate good communication skills, be well organised and a team player. A good technical understanding of compliance is also essential.

The Benefits
The opportunity to work for a leading firm, modern offices and forward thinking people. Salary guide is c£27k, 25 days hols and 4 x life cover
For further information, please don't hesitate to apply by clicking here.

Financial Services Vacancy: Paraplanner, Reading

Financial Paraplanner vacancy in Reading.   A great opportunity has arisen to join this successful Independent Financial Advisory business as a Paraplanner within their Reading Office. 


Our client is seeking an experienced Paraplanner to work on a one-to-one basis with a high producing Adviser who specialises predominantly in investment planning.

Your key duties will include:

• Product research
• Producing suitability letters
• Providing accurate reports based on clients’ financial needs
• Maintaining existing business
• Preparing client portfolio valuations
• Liaising with clients, product providers and other associated third parties

Features/Benefits:
A chance to work within a well-established, strong and friendly team.
Competitive salary up to £32,000 (dependent on experience and level of professional qualifications) plus good, comprehensive benefits.

The Company:
A financially strong organisation providing quality impartial advice to both private and corporate clients. A successful company with a strong brand name throughout the UK, offering good long-term career prospects.

Professional Qualifications required:
Ideally Diploma Qualified or relatively close to achieving Diploma status.

The Person:
You will have gained Paraplanning experience within an IFA company. You’ll be a good team-player, hard working with a good eye for detail, computer literate (ideally you will be familiar with 1st Software), and have general in-depth industry knowledge; however strong investment experience would be highly preferable. You will be able to work in a structured and organised manner and possess excellent communication skills.

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Financial Services Vacancy: Operations Director, Bath

Financial Services vacancy for an Operations Director, based in Bath.  Due to expansion, our client, a very successful and well-established Financial Advisory firm, has created an exciting new opportunity for an Operations Director to support the Managing Director for their Financial Planning Division, based in Bath.

Your key duties will include:

• Managing all aspects of the company's procedures and processes.
• Achieving agreed operational targets.
• Developing the use of 1st Software/Adviser Office, making recommendations for more effective use of the system and providing training.
• Working closely with the Board to ensure that excellent client service is provided at all times.
• Working closely with the Compliance team and making recommendations for improvements in line with regulations.
• Managing 3rd party relationships.

The person

We are looking for a strong leader of people; someone with excellent people-development skills who enjoys delivering and achieving success through others. You’ll be an experienced Manager with a strong Financial Services background, preferably in the Independent Sector. You will be a great leader through Change Management, be able to challenge peers and have a strong desire to make a difference.

You will have proven ability in delivering projects and be an effective communicator, persuasive and empathetic. This role will see you managing projects successfully, and assisting with the operational development of the company going forward.

You will performance manage the operations managers and support staff, motivating them to develop, and grow and develop their skills. You will also manage all aspects of the company’s procedures and processes and focus on facilitating best practice.

Benefits

In return for your skills & experience you will be rewarded with a great role within a good company; salary is negotiable plus good comprehensive benefits.

To apply for this fantastic opportunity, please click here.

Financial Services Compliance Vacancies: New Business Assessors, Swindon

Financial Services Compliance Vacancies:  New Business Assessors, Swindon.

Our Client is well recognised within the financial services profession and operates within the IFA Market. They are now looking to add to their already busy Compliance Team and keen to meet with experienced Compliance Professionals in the Swindon area.

SALARY IS DEPENDENT UPON QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Purpose of the Role:

To assess All New Business Written by the Our Clients Members and checking it against the Compliance Requirements of the Group and applying an holistic evaluation approach when evaluating the suitability of advice,  in line with COBS, MCOB and ICOBS regulations, TCF principles and The Groups  "Outcome Based" principles.

Key Activities:

* To review the client files within the agreed criteria to the appropriate standard and subject to a minimum error rate.

* To assess the client files within the agreed criteria and record the results of the evaluation appropriately.

* To achieve the agreed number of advice checks per day.

* To be a positive role model, committed to embedding the Outcome Based Principles.

* To provide customer service to advisers and supervisors within the agreed criteria and to an agreed timescale.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications Required:

* Minimum FPC (or equivilant)

* Ideally has area specific Qualifications to a Diploma level.  If working towards the Diploma you will be able to achieve this by 1st January 2013

* Previous business assessment experience

* Will be expected to pass the firm specific Data Protection and Financial Crime Tests

* Excellent product knowledge essential

* Knowledge of procedures and services and technical standards expected of Our Clients Advisers

* Knowledge of FSA legislation particularly TCF and Data Protection

* Good market, risk and business awareness

There is also an Excellent Bonus and Benefits Package Available.

To apply for this role please click here.

Compliance Adviser, Leeds

Financial Service Compliance Vacancy: Specialist Compliance Monitoring Adviser, Leeds. Our Client is well known to the IFA / Financial Services Market. They are now looking to meet with an experienced Compliance Professional who is used to dealing with IFA's, based in the Leeds area. The Purpose of The Role: Is to ensure our customers provide compliant advice to consumers, with a main focus on advice deemed to be specialist, complex and/or high-risk business, as well as supporting other advisory processes which might involve quality and themed reviews and Regulator driven projects. The ideal candidate must have the following essential qualifications and experience. Essential Qualifications: Diploma in Financial Services (QCF Level 4 qualified) To include: CF1, 3, 4 and 5 (or equivalent) CeMap (or equivalent) CF7 or CELM with HR1 or ER1 CF8 (or equivalent) J05 (or equivalent) AF1 (or equivalent) AF3 (or equivalent) Essential experience: Experience of advice review checking specialist pension advice (i.e. Occupational Pension Transfers, Opt Outs, Retirement Options: Drawdown, Phased etc) As a minimum 6 months experience of working in a specialist pension environment (i.e. Pension Specialist Adviser / Pension Specialist File Checker) There is also an excellent benefits package available. To apply please click here.

Financial Services Compliance Vacancy: Past Business Review Project Manager, Leeds

Financial Services firm in Leeds has a Compliance vacancy for a Past Business Review Project Manager.

Our Client is well known within the Financial Services Industry. They are looking to meet with a Compliance Professional  who posesses good all-round Financial Services experience with good product knowledge and who also has experience gained in a similar project.

Job Purpose:

The Project Manager is responsible for managing the implementation of and the delivery of Our Clients PBR in line with the FSA Expectations. Taking into account the principles of Treating Customers Fairly and with due regard to the requirements of Executive and Board Members in delivering this project with the specified timeframes agreed.

Scope:

The PBR will be on a risk based approach and the purpose of the Project will be to consider the assessment of the suitability of advice and compliance with regulatory standards, with specific focus on the 'Unsuitable Outcomes’ highlighted by the FSA.  Should any 'Unsuitable’ cases be identified these will be fully investigated and analysed as to whether clients have suffered financial loss as a result.

Key Responsibilities:Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

•Manages internal and external client expectations for multiple or large-scale projects
•Continually seizes opportunities to engage with Senior Management and other areas of the firm in respect of updating the business on Past Business Reviews.
•Ensure compliance with contract scope, terms and conditions and successfully managed scope and scope changes Internal Operations
•Recognises areas for internal improvement and develops plans for implementation
•Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
•Facilitate timely decisions to maintain project commitments and manage expectations
•Maintain trusted relationships
•Identify project risks early and provide timely recommendations for risk avoidance
•Maintain complete control of project scope, schedule, resources, risk and issues
•Financial Planning Certificates 1, 2 & 3 (CF 1-5)

Interested Candidates should submit their CV in Confidence by clicking here.

Financial Services Vacancy: T&C Supervisor, Reigate, Surrey

Financial Services Vacancy: T&C Supervisor, Reigate, Surrey. Our Client is well known to the IFA / Financial Services Market. They are now looking to meet with an experienced Field T & C Supervisor who is used to dealing with IFA's to cover the Surrey Region.

The ideal Candidate will reside around the Reigate Area, although Candidates living anywhere within the Surrey Region will also be considered.

Purpose Of The Role:

* To deliver core service visits incorporating TCF support and cultural assessment visits within a flexible and defined geographical area.

* To provide practical supervision support to all RI's under Our Clients Umbrella, frequency based on Risk.

* To conduct visits to larger firms (10 + RI’s) in line with a defined and agreed supervision programme within a flexible and defined geographical area

* To conduct TCF & Site audit visits to firms in line with Our Clients operational plan and in conjunction with thier desk based account management team

Critical Skills Required:

* Good Interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong working relationships

* Ability to negotiate and influence principals and advisers within customer firms

* Ability to plan, manage and maximise use of own time and effectiveness

* Willingness to work in a team as well as on own initiative

* Ability to problem solve

* Ability to maintain and exceed very high standards of performance and activity

Critical Knowledge Required:

* Good understanding of the requirements of the Retail Distribution review and its impact to Our Clients Customers.

* Knowledge of Compliance and T & C schemes

* Up to date industry knowledge through CPD and other activity

Qualifications Required:

Essential:

* FPC (or Equivilant)

* Diploma in Financial Services by December 2012 (including CeMap)

* Used to working in a Similar Role

* IT literate

* Driving Licence

There is also a Bonus & Car Allowance Scheme available along with good benefits.

To apply for this position please click here.

Financial Services Vacancy: T&C Supervisor, London and Essex Region

Financial Services Vacancy:  T&C Supervisor, Essex and London.  Our Client is well known to the IFA / Financial Services Market. They are now looking to meet with an experienced Field T & C Supervisor who is used to dealing with IFA's to cover the Central/East London and West Essex Region.

The ideal Candidate will reside around the Brentwood Area, although Candidates living anywhere within the West Essex Region will also be considered.

Purpose Of The Role:

* To deliver core service visits incorporating TCF support and cultural assessment visits within a flexible and defined geographical area.

* To provide practical supervision support to all RI's under Our Clients Umbrella, frequency based on Risk.

* To conduct visits to larger firms (10 + RI’s) in line with a defined and agreed supervision programme within a flexible and defined geographical area

* To conduct TCF & Site audit visits to firms in line with Our Clients operational plan and in conjunction with thier desk based account management team

Critical Skills Required:

* Good Interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong working relationships

* Ability to negotiate and influence principals and advisers within customer firms

* Ability to plan, manage and maximise use of own time and effectiveness

* Willingness to work in a team as well as on own initiative

* Ability to problem solve

* Ability to maintain and exceed very high standards of performance and activity

Critical Knowledge Required:

* Good understanding of the requirements of the Retail Distribution review and its impact to Our Clients Customers.

* Knowledge of Compliance and T & C schemes

* Up to date industry knowledge through CPD and other activity

Qualifications Required:

Essential:

* FPC (or Equivilant)

* Diploma in Financial Services by December 2012 (including CeMap)

* Used to working in a Similar Role

* IT literate

* Driving Licence

There is also a Bonus & Car Allowance Scheme available along with Good Benefits.

To apply for this position please click here.

Financial Services Compliance Vacancy: Business Development Associates, Nationwide

Financial Services Compliance company, CEI Compliance, are looking for Business Development Compliance Associates to join them, based nationwide.

CEI Compliance have been expanding recently and now need an entrepreneurial Business Development Associate to sell compliance consultancy services to financial services institutions.

May suit a part time position, return to work or other business type but must be able to generate own leads, understand the compliance offering and have a broad regulatory knowledge across many disciplines from investment banking to IFA and  retail banking to M&A.

To apply or to enquire further please click here.

Financial Services Vacancy: National Sales Director, South East

National Sales Director sought for a well known financial services organisation in the employee benefit community to be responsible for the performance of the Employee Benefit Division sales channel, based in Kent/London.

This will involve managing relationships with key IFAs and EBCs, managing a team of 10 Regional Managers and the responsibility for sales, budgets, planning, direction and leadership of the sales division.

This is a key role for the organisation where you will be responsible for assisting with change management, succession planning, managing a sales team, product development, financial performance and implementing sales strategies.

To apply for this role you must have held a similar leadership and strategic role in a Provider or Employee Benefit Consultancy and ideally have a strong background in employee benefits.

You must be able to demonstrate the ability to lead a small team in a corporate environment along with a proven track record in new business and in building relationships.

It is key to the role that the individual is driven, proactive and a ‘hunter’.
There must also be a willingness to travel.

An excellent package is on offer.

Please click here to apply.

Corporate Development Consultant, London

Corporate Development Consultant vacancy within the well-established Financial Services arm of one of the largest independently owned Brokerages in the UK. Based in London.

They are a national independent financial advisory firm providing local and bespoke financial solutions to both personal and corporate clients.  They are seeking a Consultant to join the team in London, specifically to develop corporate business from the general insurance arm. 

This is an excellent opportunity to work with their largest commercial insurance office and a healthy bank of clients to potentially work from. 

The firm offers a comprehensive suite of services including specialist employee communications to ensure maximum value to the employer but the focus will be around DC pensions, Group Risk and Flex.

The role will involve establishing and developing the internal relationships to encourage referral business and so a proven track record in a similar role is required along with the ability to instigate and build external relationships with clients at Board level.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and progressive organisation that has won industry awards. To apply you must have the required experience, ideally be Diploma qualified and applicants who have clients to bring and/or a solid business plan will take preference though this is not a requirement.

Those with a sales background within a provider will also be considered.

There is excellent bonus potential with the role.

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please click here.

Financial Services Vacancy: Client Services Manager, Bath

Client Services Manager, Financial Services - new opportunity to join a rapidly expanding Financial Services company in Bath, Somerset as a Client Services Manager.

You will be responsible for:

- Leading, motivating and developing a team of Client Services Executives/Administrators to ensure that the needs and requirements of the core customers and the business are met at all times.

- Building effective relationships and added value activities, maximising sales and customer retention at every opportunity.

- Ensuring the team work in a fully compliant environment that operates within the letter and spirit of legislation and also industry regulatory guidelines.

We are seeking applicants with a focus on team management, process management or technical management.

Applicants will be expected to have experience in the financial/investment/pensions sector. Relevant industry qualifications would be an advantage.

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Employee Benefits Administrator - Maidenhead

A leading Employee Benefits Consultancy is seeking a Senior Employee Benefits Administrator to join their team which is a result of internal promotions, based in Maidenhead.

As a Senior Sales Support within Benefit Consultancy you will be reporting to the Operations Manager for the Southern region.

You will provide proactive administration and sales support to the consultants in the processing of Group Pensions and Risk. A key responsibility will be to support a highly successful consultant by liaising with clients, providers and internal departments by telephone, e-mail and through correspondence.

Product areas include Group Pensions, Group Life and some Personal Pensions. The systems internally consist of SharePoint, 1st Adviser Office and BizFlow - experience of these will be an advantage.

A good working knowledge of Employee Benefits and excellent I.T skills are necessary.

A basic pacakge is on offer up to £25,000 including a market leading benefits package including pension, DIS, private health and medical care as well as flexible benefits.

To apply for this position please click here.

Compliance Review Manager, Bristol

A leading Banking corporation is seeking a Compliance Review Manager, based in Bristol. If you are looking to work for a financial services company where results are recognised then please read on.

The prime responsibility of the Sales Quality Department in Bristol is to ensure the documentation received from the Sales force complies with the Sales Quality Standards, and for ensuring the advice given is appropriate to the external customer needs. The unit is split into 4 areas, Multi Tied, MCOB (Mortgage Conduct of Business), IFA (Independent Financial Advice) and Quality. The team provides a high quality service, aiming to achieve maximum customer satisfaction by checking the advice given to customers by the sales force, ensuring all advice and documentation meets Financial Services Authority (FSA) regulatory and internal Compliance requirements on all issues covered by Conduct of Business (COB), Mortgage Conduct of Business (MCOB) and Insurance Conduct of Business (ICOB).

The successful applicant will be responsible for checking the documentation produced by the Multi Tied regulated sales force, to ensure that both client’s needs and regulatory standards are met. Raising queries as appropriate and ensuring that remedial action is taken to achieve a satisfactory resolution.

Key responsibilities include: dealing with enquiries from the sales force and other internal customers, achieving sufficient levels of quality and output, adhering to and understanding all technical changes and developments as they occur both internally and within the industry. Undertaking and passing any additional internal / external qualifications deemed necessary to undertake role in line with internal and external regulations.

This role would ideally suit an existing Paraplanner or advisor who wishes to move from a sales role.

For this role you will need to have:-

• You will need to have CFP or equivalent, and previous experience within Financial Services.
• Ideally you’ll have or be studying for the Diploma in Financial Planning.

Salary is up to £25,000 plus excellent benefits

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Paraplanner Vacancy, Bristol

This Bristol-based Financial Services company, currently have a vacancy for a Paraplanner to join the team.

Due to continued success our client has exclusively appointed us to assist them in their search for an experienced Paraplanner to join an existing team who provide support to some of company’s highest producing Advisers.

Working from their Bristol Office your role as Paraplanner will include product research, providing accurate reports based on clients’ financial needs and ensuring that all sales opportunities are explored adhering to the company’s and FSA compliance guidelines.

Features/Benefits:
A chance to work within a well-established, strong and friendly team.
Competitive salary up to £28,000 plus bonus and good, comprehensive benefits.

The Company: 
A financially strong organisation providing quality impartial advice to both private and corporate clients. A successful company with a strong brand name throughout the UK, offering good long-term career prospects.

Professional Qualifications Required:
CFP or equivalent
Hold or be working towards AFPC or Diploma in Financial Planning

The Person: 
You will have relevant experience in Paraplanning gained an IFA environment. Ideally you will have a bias towards Pension Planning. You’ll be a good team-player, hard working with a good eye for detail, computer literate, and have general in-depth industry knowledge.

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