Paraplanner

Paraplanner - Wealth Management

Location: Chester

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £40,000

Reference Number: 9654

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced and motivated Paraplanner to join a well-established and forward-thinking wealth management team in Chester. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Career Paraplanner-someone who is passionate about financial planning, thrives on technical work, and finds genuine satisfaction in supporting high-quality advice to clients.

You'll work closely with Financial Planners and the wider team to deliver outstanding service, with the opportunity to grow your technical expertise and make a lasting impact within a collaborative and values-driven firm.

What You'll Be Doing

• Preparing detailed and compliant suitability reports tailored to client objectives
• Supporting the advice process by researching and analysing financial planning solutions
• Assisting in the preparation of client meetings, including reviews and onboarding
• Collaborating with advisers to construct robust, tax-efficient financial strategies
• Keeping up to date with regulatory and product changes
• Mentoring junior team members (if appropriate), contributing to team development
• Playing an active role in continuous improvement of processes and client service

What We're Looking For

Must-Have:

• A minimum of 2-3 years' experience in a Paraplanning role
• CII Level 4 Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning (or equivalent). This is preferred, but not essential.
• Strong understanding of pensions, investments, IHT planning, and protection products
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical thinking
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• A passion for delivering high standards and getting things right the first time
• Someone who sees Paraplanning as a long-term, rewarding career-not a stepping stone

Nice-to-Have:

• Working towards or achieved Chartered Status or Level 6 Advanced Diploma
• Experience working in a fee-based, client-centric financial planning environment
• Familiarity with tools such as Cashflow Modelling and CRM/financial planning software

What's In It for

• Starting salary of up to £40,000
• Professional development support (including further qualifications)
• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements available
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays and additional wellbeing days
• A team culture that recognises the importance of work-life balance
• The opportunity to make a real difference in clients' lives behind the scenes

To apply, please send across your CV

About Recruit UK:

As specialists in financial services recruitment, we bring unique expertise, insight and connections, whether you are looking for a new job or are trying to fill a role. We have a reach of more than 100,000 financial services connections. Right now, Recruit UK are pleased to be working with a UK Wealth Management Firm in Chester on a Paraplanner role.

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• Provide honest feedback on where you fit in the jobs market.
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