Client Manager - Financial Planning - Manchester

Career
You have expertise in Financial Planning and dream of building strong client relationships. You might be a Paraplanner, or in a similar role already, and you are looking to become part of the next generation of Financial Planners.

If you are looking for an exciting, structured pathway to becoming a Financial Planner within the next two years, we’d love to hear from you.

About the role
We’re offering more than just a job; this is your opportunity to grow, learn, and develop under the guidance of our Head of FP Transition & On-boarding. You’ll focus on clients with straightforward financial planning needs, giving you the chance to refine your skills whilst making a meaningful impact on our clients’ financial journeys.

As a Client Manager based in our Manchester office, you’ll:

• Provide desk-based financial advice to an established client bank.


• Build strong relationships and deliver targeted, expert advice.


• Follow up on a steady stream of quality leads to develop a growing client portfolio.


• Leverage top-tier technology and resources to ensure a seamless client experience.

In return, we’ll offer you:

• Ongoing support to advance your qualifications and career.


• A clear pathway to becoming a Financial Planner within two years.


• Hands-on mentoring from experienced leaders in the field.


• The chance to make a real difference in clients’ lives while growing your own future.

Accountabilities

• Engage with existing clients to review needs and requirements.


• Ensure our clients are well positioned to meet their financial goals, offering tailored financial advice across investments, pensions, and protection.


• Identify new opportunities to deliver tailored advice or other wealth management services.


• Collaborate with administrative support teams to ensure a seamless client experience.


• You will deliver exceptional client service, to manage and grow client relationships.

Skills and Experience

• Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning (or 1 exam away)


• Ambitions to become an adviser within 2 years.


• Understanding of retail investments and pensions.


• Experience in client management or support, ideally within financial advisory or wealth management.


• Love collaborating with colleagues across different teams and locations.


• Optimistic person who loves helping others.


• Consistent achiever of targets and KPIs wherever you've had them.

Benefits

• Pension - 6% employer and 3% employee


• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays


• Private medical insurance


• 4 x Life Assurance


• Group income protection


• Working anywhere for up to 4 weeks

Our agile working environment means you may engage in various tasks and projects, which keeps work interesting and you get to develop and grow.