Paraplanner - 12 month FTC

Paraplanner - 12-Month Fixed Term Contract

Location: Reading

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Contract: Full-Time, 12-Month FTC

Shape the future of financial advice with Ascot Lloyd.

We're looking for an experiencedParaplannerto join our dynamic team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional client service and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

About Us

Ascot Lloyd is one of the UK's leading independent financial advice firms. We pride ourselves on providing consistent, compliant, and proactive service that puts clients first-always aligned with Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) and Consumer Duty principles.

The Role

Reporting to the Client Services & Operations Manager, you'll work closely with Financial Advisers and IFA Administrators to support the advisory process. Your role is pivotal in ensuring clients receive tailored, high-quality advice through accurate research, analysis, and suitability reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Review fact finds, file notes, and risk profiles to understand client needs
• Conduct detailed research and analysis, including:
  
  • Fund and portfolio research
  • Product comparisons and charges analysis
  • Tax implications (IHT, CGT, LTA, CEG)
• Prepare pre-meeting documents and cleanse risk profiles where needed
• Draft clear, compliant suitability reports tailored to client objectives
• Liaise with Financial Advisers to refine recommendations
• Submit case packs to Tax and Compliance teams and manage remedial work
• Monitor progress via Intelligent Office and ensure deadlines are met
• Proactively identify and resolve service delivery issues
• Support the Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) initiative and uphold Consumer Duty

Regulatory Responsibilities

As an FCA-regulated firm, you'll adhere to SM&CR and uphold the highest standards of integrity and client care, including:

• Acting with integrity, due skill, and diligence
• Treating customers fairly and delivering good outcomes
• Observing proper standards of market conduct

What We're Looking For

• Financial Planning Diploma (or equivalent)
• Proven experience in an end-to-end paraplanning role
• Strong knowledge of research tools, ideally including:
  
  • Selectapension (Safeguarded Benefits)
  • FE Analytics
  • Iress/Exchange (Protection & Annuity research)
  • Voyant/FinCalc (Cash Flow)
  • Dynamic Planner (Risk Profiling)
• Understanding of centralised investment propositions, including:
  
  • Multi-asset/multi-manager solutions
  • Discretionary Fund Managers
  • Model Portfolios
• Ability to personalise templated suitability reports beyond standard wording
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritise workload
• Proficiency in MS Office and Intelligent Office
• Commitment to client confidentiality and adherence to policies and procedures

Why Join Ascot Lloyd?

• Be part of a respected, growing financial advice firm
• Work in a supportive, collaborative team environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to make a real impact on client outcomes

Contract Details:

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract offering full-time hours.

Ready to take the next step? Apply today and help us deliver outstanding financial advice and client care.