Location: Sutton Coldfield (office based)
Salary: From £35k per annum depending on experience and qualifications
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Hours: 8.30am - 5pm Monday to Thurs, Friday 9am - 1pm
About us:
Established in 2006, Gemini Wealth Group is an award-winning independent financial advisory firm based in Sutton Coldfield. Our mission is to be the 'go-to' business for financial advice and planning by building a team of like-minded professionals who embody our core values of innovation, integrity, honesty, and transparency. We pride ourselves on providing comprehensive in-house solutions and unbiased, expert advice to support individuals and families on their financial journey.
We offer services in investment advice, retirement planning, tax mitigation, and asset protection, ensuring that we help our clients achieve their financial goals.
About the role:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Trainee Paraplanner to join our team within a dynamic Independent Financial Adviser (IFA) firm. This role is critical in providing technical support to financial advisers, our outsourced paraplanning provider, and compliance team. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the efficient delivery of high-quality client services and financial advice processes.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide technical support to our financial adviser team.
Calculate and assess Capital Gains Tax (CGT) liabilities on investment disposals, including use of annual exemptions, allowable losses, and asset histories.
Undertake chargeable event gain calculations for investment bonds and liaise with product
Draft Suitability Reports and client recommendation letters ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Assist in gathering, verifying, and analysing client data including fact finds, policy information, valuations, and cashflow reports.
Liaise with product providers and platforms to obtain information, quotes, and up-to-date investment valuations.
Monitor workflow and ensure all tasks are completed in line with service level agreements and compliance requirements.
Maintain accurate and compliant client records in CRM and back-office systems (Intelligent Office).
Support the compliance team in ensuring all documentation and advice processes adhere to FCA regulations.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of operational processes and documentation standards.
Act as a point of contact for adviser queries regarding technical matters.About you:
Existing IFA paraplanning experience and part way through Diploma is preferred
Attention to detail
Able to work well within a team and individuallyWhat we offer:
A competitive salary and benefits package
The opportunity to work within a supportive and growing IFA environment
Career progression and professional development support
A collaborative and ethical company cultureIf this role sounds suitable for you, please click apply so submit your CV and Cover Letter.
Candidates with experience of; Junior Paraplanner, Assistant Paraplanner, Financial Planning Assistant, Wealth Management Assistant, IFA Administrator, Financial Research Analyst, Financial Planning Assistant, IFA Technical Administrator, Wealth Management Administrator also be considered for this role
Salary description
£35000.00 - £35000.00 per year