Financial Planner

DescriptionAt Wealth Wizards our vision is a future where everybody in society has access to financial advice and guidance. Our Software as a Service (SaaS) platform provides engaging digital experiences for consumers and powerful tools for financial advisers. We welcome individuals from all walks of life and strive to build a culture where all voices are heard, differences are embraced, and everyone has equal access to opportunities. We encourage applications from individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, and backgrounds. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we will be happy to help. We offer a flexible working arrangement, with approximately one in-person team meeting every six weeks (London, Leamington Spa or Edinburgh). You should feel confident working independently in a remote environment, but if you prefer a hybrid setup, you're welcome to work from any of our office locations as often as you like. About the RoleThe role has three main objectives;

• Provide remote independent financial advice using pioneering technology

• Drive forward the change required to build a model office experience for clients and colleagues as an active tester, user, shaper and advocate of technology solutions built by Wealth Wizards

• Support the Personal Advice Team, as a subject matter expert to help the development of team members

Responsibilities

• Provide advice to clients in a compliant manner as detailed in the compliance manual and procedures documents.

• Ensure high standards of product research, record keeping, management reporting, compliance and customer satisfaction, and ensure any associated business risks are understood and managed.

• Comply with the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, the FCA Statement of Principles & Code of Practice for approved persons and the relevant FCA rules at all times.

• Taking responsibility for the client advice files, including the recommendations, suitability report, client specific illustration and key features document prepared by paraplanners, prior to sign off, and communication of recommendations to clients.

• Maintain the level of competence required by the T&C scheme, including documenting sufficient CPD to ensure a current Statement of Professional Standing (SPS) is held at all times.

• Oversee decisions on referrals from the automated advice journeys.

• Fulfil all CF30 requirements

• Meet objectives set in line with Company aspirations

• Achieve minimum business levels and conversions set by the Company

• Adhere to all Information Security policies and procedures

• Work with the wider Wealth Wizards product and advice teams to share insight and shape future developments that will make advice accessible and affordable

• Own and deliver on agreed parts of the plan to build a Model Office within the Personal Advice Team

About YouYour experience

• Minimum QCF Level 6 and Competent Adviser Status (CAS)

• A demonstrable track record of performance

• Understanding of the regulated financial service sector and the challenges of affordable advice

• Worked extensively in advice roles in Financial Services

• Used research tools or technology for products and funds

• Developed / maintained strong working relationships

• Interacted with clients, via telephone / email / face-to-face

• Formulated compliant recommendations and suitability reports

• Interacted with Financial Services product providers

• Implemented process improvement

• Supported and developed others

• Understanding of remote advice

Your skills & attributes

• Demonstrate Wealth Wizards core values (PEARH)

• The ability to stay focused under pressure

• Good verbal and written communication skills

• Highly numerate and analytical

• Excellent attention to detail

• Ability to meet deadlines

• Aptitude for technology and interest in financial services automation

• Interpersonal skills

• Ability to communicate at all levels

• Excellent telephone skills

• Team player

• Objection handling skills

Values

• Pioneering

  • Driven and passionate about helping people meet their financial objectives

  • Self-motivated and enthusiastic team player

  • Proactive, innovative, resilient and energetic, with a passion for delivering great service

• Expert

  • Constantly seeking new learning / self-development opportunities

  • Ability to represent Wealth Wizards at all times (telephone, digital or face-to-face communication)

• Accessible

  • Adaptable and enjoys a challenge

  • Builds strong collaborative relationships

  • Flexibility to work in a fast-moving business which is developing rapidly

• Reliable

  • Conscientious and tenacious

  • Total trustworthiness essential

  • Highly organised, methodical, meticulous and disciplined

  • Takes ownership

• Hungry

  • Ready to step out of our comfort zone and keep going

  • Seeking new opportunities for advice

  • Be flexible in your approach to the business opportunities

Our Benefits

• Flexible working

• We prioritise a sustainable work/life balance

• We have a collaborative learning culture that promotes psychological safety

• 25 days annual leave plus every bank holiday

• Company pension (up to 10% employer contribution)

• Company performance based Bonus scheme

• Paid day off to celebrate your birthday

• Additional holiday purchase (up to 5 days per year)

• Additional holidays for length of service (up to 3 days)

• Private medical insurance

• Dental and health cash plans

• Enhanced parental leave and pay

• Discounts on gym membership and health screening

• Employee assistance programme

• Life assurance of 4x basic salary

• £500 pension advice per year

• 6 paid days per year for self development

• £500 individual training budget per year

• Professional memberships funded

• Salary sacrifice car scheme

• Cycle, Home & Tech scheme

Please note: Candidates must be currently located in the UK and possess full rights to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship or consider applications from individuals outside of the UK for this role.