Paraplanner

Paraplanner

Location: Central London - Office-Based (With progression to hybrid)
Contract Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Salary : £45,000 -£75,000 (Negotiable DOE)
Start Date: ASAP (Flexible)

Are you a detail-driven Paraplanner looking to step into a broad, rewarding role within a growing and well-regarded financial planning practice?

Our client, an independent advisory firm in Westminster, London, is seeking a professional Paraplanner to join their close-knit team. This role is office-based (with hybrid potential after onboarding) and offers the opportunity to be involved in both financial planning and investment research - supporting two senior partners and a junior adviser with a fast-growing book of high-net-worth clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drafting both templated and bespoke suitability reports
• Undertaking in-depth financial research and documentation preparation
• Supporting investment and portfolio reviews across various sectors
• Preparing valuations, meeting packs, and liaising with clients, providers, and administrators
• Maintaining CRM and compliance records, ensuring data accuracy and file integrity
• Attending client meetings where desired, taking meeting notes and following up
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients and fielding queries professionally
• Contributing to ad-hoc projects across the wider business

What We're Looking For:

• Minimum 3 years in a similar paraplanning role
• CII Level 4 essential (or equivalent); working toward Level 6 advantageous
• Technical understanding of financial planning, personal tax, and investments
• Familiarity with FCA conduct standards and compliance expectations
• Experience with Intelliflo, Voyant, and FE Analytics preferred
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal presence and team spirit
• Confidence with Microsoft 365 applications

Career Progression & Support:

This position offers scope to grow into either a senior paraplanner role or progress into a client-facing adviser position over the next five years, with a client book provided. You'll also benefit from ongoing professional development, exam support, and real hands-on exposure to financial planning strategy and portfolio construction.

Benefits Package:

• Holiday - 25 days + 8 public holidays
• Bonus - Discretionary performance-based bonus
• Pension - Employer contribution up to 7%
• Private Medical Cover - Includes annual health check + retail discounts
• Insurance - Life Assurance (4× salary), Critical Illness, Travel
• Season Ticket Loan available
• Development
• Full training support, exam sponsorship

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected, independent firm where client service, teamwork, and professional growth are front and centre. If you're ready to step into a role with real autonomy and long-term opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.

Please apply using the link provided, or feel free to reach out to me via LinkedIn, phone, or email.