- Location
- London Office
- Type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Source
- Pinpoint
Description
Paraplanner
Department: MWM
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: London Office
Reporting To: Jamie Oliver
Description
Menzies is an equal opportunities employer which means that we recruit, employ, train, pay, and promote regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or age. We are building a first-class team and, to do so, we know that we need a diverse mix of talented people doing their best work.
If you are ready to make an impact, lead with purpose, and work in a place where your voice truly matters, keep reading!
Join the Menzies Wealth Management team as a Paraplanner and help shape the financial futures of our clients. We are seeking a client-focused and commercially minded professional to support our Financial Planners throughout the full client journey. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting research, preparing high-quality advice reports, and working closely with the administration team to ensure the smooth implementation of recommendations. The role also involves supporting Senior Management where required, while delivering an exceptional client experience and maintaining high professional standards.
Why join Menzies?
At Menzies, our culture is our cornerstone. We blend technical excellence with genuine care for our people and clients.
Here is why you will love working with us:
🌟 People First: Our work-life balance is not just talk. From agile working to generous leave, we create space for what matters to you, and this is why we were recognised as one of the Best Places to Work 2024 and 2025
🌟 Work with Inspiring Clients: You’ll be working with a range of clients so no two days will be the same.
🌟 Collaborate Across Menzies: engaging with colleagues and senior leadership to deliver seamless client service and drive operational excellence.
🌟 Innovate with Purpose: We’re always looking for better ways to work—leveraging tech, simplifying complexities, and delivering value.
🌟 Empathy at Our Core: We don’t just serve our clients; we build trusted relationships that stand the test of time.
🌟 Work with Inspiring Clients: You’ll be working with a range of clients so no two days will be the same.
🌟 Collaborate Across Menzies: engaging with colleagues and senior leadership to deliver seamless client service and drive operational excellence.
🌟 Innovate with Purpose: We’re always looking for better ways to work—leveraging tech, simplifying complexities, and delivering value.
🌟 Empathy at Our Core: We don’t just serve our clients; we build trusted relationships that stand the test of time.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Financial Planners and support teams to ensure a seamless client experience and timely delivery of advice.
- Prepare detailed and FCA-compliant suitability reports across a broad range of advice areas.
- Accurately consolidate a client’s needs and objectives into comprehensive and well written suitability reports.
- Undertake product and investment research as required
- Meeting / exceeding turnaround times and maintaining high productivity levels
- Taking ownership of cases from submission to implementation, monitoring progress and resolving issues proactively.
- Taking ownership of various MI reporting and relevant projects, ensuring these are seen through to completion.
- Demonstrating effective use of IT software, with the ability to quickly become a super user, capable of identifying data integrity issues, implementing rectification processes, and training others as required.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- High level of technical proficiency across all major financial planning areas
- Excellent customer relations both face-to-face and by telephone.
- Confidence and professionalism in attending client meetings with the ability to listen effectively, capture key information and support the delivery of high quality financial planning advice.
- Ability to plan, organise and prioritise own work whilst remaining flexible.
- Excellent attention to detail and a proactive attitude.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyse and interpret complex information.
- Committed to ongoing learning and development, with a focus on maintaining professional standards and regulatory knowledge.
- A professional and confidential approach.
- Must be able to work independently and as part of a team, providing cover or assistance to colleagues when required.
- IT literate and numerate.
- Fluent written and spoken English.
- Minimum 3 years paraplanning experience (essential)
- Chartered / close to completion (essential)
- Experience working with HNW clients (desirable)
Job Benefits
Why Join Us?
At Menzies, we know that success starts with our people. That’s why we offer:
At Menzies, we know that success starts with our people. That’s why we offer:
🌍 Career Development: From learning opportunities to career coaching, we’ll help you achieve your goals.
🌍 Competitive Benefits: Private medical cover, pension matching, and enhanced parental leave, to name a few.
🌍 Flexibility That Works for You: Agile working is embedded in our culture.
🌍 Perks That Go Beyond: From volunteering days to wellbeing initiatives, we care about your whole self.
🌍 Competitive Benefits: Private medical cover, pension matching, and enhanced parental leave, to name a few.
🌍 Flexibility That Works for You: Agile working is embedded in our culture.
🌍 Perks That Go Beyond: From volunteering days to wellbeing initiatives, we care about your whole self.
To find out more about our benefits please read here
Menzies Wealth Management is a leading financial planning and wealth management firm, known for delivering trusted, client-focused advice and long-term solutions. We pride ourselves on a collaborative culture, high professional standards, and a commitment to developing our people, offering a supportive environment where expertise is valued and careers can thrive.
About Menzies Wealth Management
Established in 2008, Menzies Wealth Management are an independent financial advisory firm serving both private and corporate clients. We are committed to delivering a personal service to each of our clients, providing experience, perspective and strategic clarity with objectivity and integrity.
Life is often complex, and, typically, good financial advice is multi-faceted. Access to a range of resources is required when considering how to finance life goals. As we are part of Menzies LLP, the UK chartered accountancy firm, we work closely with our specialist tax and accounting colleagues
As a premier financial planning firm, we pride ourselves on empowering individuals, families, and businesses to navigate the complexities of wealth management with confidence and clarity.
Agencies:
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