Paraplanner

The Opportunity:The Paraplanner under Fisher Investments Europe's UK New Business team analyses prospective client portfolios to provide regulated advice on areas such as pension transfers, bond surrenders, investment taxation and structure suitability. Reporting to your Team Leader, in this role you will be expected to formulate asset allocation recommendations, and write suitability reports.The Day-to-Day:Evaluate prospective client objectives, portfolio holdings, time-horizon, cash flow needs, and financial situation to determine a suitable asset allocation recommendationReview and formulate plans for clients with highly specialised situationsReview prospective clients' existing pension and investment bond arrangements to determine whether a transfer is suitableCreate and lead training for other groups within the firm as neededWork on ad hoc projects to improve the efficiency of PCA GroupAdhere to the T&C scheme to ensure regulatory compliance related to the provision of regulated adviceYour Qualifications:A University degree or equivalent combination of education/experienceLevel 4 Qualification - CII Regulated Diploma in Financial Planning or CISI Investment Advice Diploma preferable3+ years financial services experience requiredExperience working with accuracy and ability to organise/time-manageQuantitative in natureAbility to work under pressure and in a dynamic team environmentVery strong understanding of core Fisher portfolio management philosophies and Financial Planning principlesExceptional understanding of client suitabilityIt is a requirement to undergo an initial Fit and Proper (F&P) assessment before performing the role independently, and annual Fit & Proper Assessments will be required to ensure you remain F&P to carry out the functions of this roleWhy Fisher Investments Europe:The global Fisher organisation distinguishes itself by putting clients first, providing unmatched service, and taking a personalised approach to investing. You can feel confident knowing that we align with our clients' best interests by using a simple and transparent fee structure and recognised European custodians.It's the people that make the Fisher purpose possible, and to help our employees meet their long-term goals, we offer an array of benefits, including:100% paid premiums for our top-tier supplemental medical, dental and annual health screening plans for employees and their qualified dependents28 days annual leave, with the ability to purchase up to 3 additional days per year, plus up to 8 paid holidaysEnhanced maternity pay package with 16 weeks' top up to full base pay for eligible employees$10,000* fertility, hormonal health and family-forming benefitA retirement pension plan, featuring a 9% company contribution of base pay with an additional company match of up to 5% of base pay on personal contributionsGym subsidy of up to £50 per monthEmployee Assistance Program and other emotional wellbeing servicesA collaborative working environment that practises ongoing training, educational support and employee appreciation events*Employees residing outside of the US will be eligible for the $10,000 equivalent in their local currency.FISHER INVESTMENTS EUROPE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER