Private Client Associate

Permanent employee, Full-time · Canary Wharf, London

Your mission

Private Client Associates play a pivotal role in supporting our Advisers through the delivery of suitability reports and the acquisition of prospective clients. Every advice event requires an SJP compliant advice set and PCAs (Private Client Associate) are crucial ‘quality control’ gatekeepers . They position our
service to prospective clients and answer any initial questions, helping engage the prospect with
Apollo.

To produce comprehensive, accurate and clear Suitability Reports - on a wide variety of topics including Pensions, Investments, Retirement, Inheritance tax, and Protection
To assess initial fact find / case quality and feedback any shortfalls to the adviser before commencing work on cases
Careful maintenance of back-office records relating to paraplanning such as updating a client’s fact find - making sure that client files meet all regulatory and company requirements
Keeping up to date with SJP process changes, resulting from technical, legislative and regulatory developments
To liaise with third party providers; to acquire additional information where required
To liaise with SJP’s internal compliance department (Business Assurance) to ensure cases are graded as Suitable first time – on all cases checked – both pre and post approval
To meet internal Service Level Agreements for the delivery of compliant advice in a timely manner
Business development, building relationships with new clients and identifying financial planning needs on behalf of the Wealth Adviser  
Personal development - Attaining your Level 4 qualification within 12 months and developing your Adviser skillset and experience

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Your profile

To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate the following qualities;

Ambition to become a Financial Adviser within the coming 2-3 years
Unwavering drive and determination
Part Qualified in Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning
Some paraplanning or Business Development experience
Working experience within the financial advice industry
Excellent written and verbal communication
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Sales skills
Strong team player

Benefits

Highly Competitive Package

The Private Client Associate role offers the following;

£28,000-£34,000 basic salary depending on experience and level 4 qualification
Commission scheme
Comprehensive training and development program
24 days holidays, increasing each year
Birthday day (paid day off)
Medicash health care plan
Death in Service policy
Income Protection policy
5% matched Employer Pension Contribution
Regular company social events
The role is office based, however we offer remote working on a Friday

Why us?

We have a clear career pathway to Financial Advice. Success in this role will lead you on to a 12 month Associate Adviser role which in turn leads to selection for the Adviser Academy.

We have has proven success of nurturing talent in this space and developing Associates into
Advisers.

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About us

We believe our people are our greatest asset and we will be judged by the quality of people we recruit and retain.

We believe in the spirit of ownership because our people take results personally and want to build something great together. We value talented individuals who aren’t afraid to be bold, resourceful, and committed.

If you see yourself working for a company that allows you to excel at the speed of your talent, then a career at Apollo Private Wealth may be for you.

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