Financial Advisor - Bristol

Financial Adviser
Base Salary:  £35,000 OTE £55,000
Location:  Bristol

Our client is searching for an established and competent Adviser who can join their team. The company, with over 20 years experience working with Business owners and High Net Worth clients, are providing this excellent opportunity with a competitive salary and commission structure.

Job Description

Liaise closely with the Sales Manager to ascertain a development plan to ensure the company's business and regulatory measures are met
Build new and existing customer relationships, whilst reviewing their circumstances and addressing as appropriate
Obtain and record the required and necessary information using fact find forms to enable a full analysis of client circumstances, and current and future needs; thus meeting regulatory 'Know Your Client' and suitability requirements
Demonstrating competence in all stages of the advisory process and ensure the company's high standards are met
Operate at all times within the rules and guidelines of the FSA, as documented in the company's compliance procedures, FSA principles for business, FSA Conduct of Business handbook and the 6 TCF consumer outcomes
Ensure that competence is attained, maintained, assessed and recorded via the Training & Competence program - to include an ongoing program of Continuous Professional Development
Ensure activities carried out meet with and are compliant with company protocol, health and safety, legal, and environmental policies
Fully prepare information in advance of meetings liaising with paraplanners and sales support
Following client meetings prepare reports and recommendations accurately and in good time
Present solutions to clients in order to achieve their needs and objectives
Attend pre-brief and debrief meetings for all sign-ups, providing full information and completed documentation to enable business to proceed in an effective and timely manner
Update back office CRM system for cases to proceed and meet target completion dates
Manage and maintain effective client relationships
Provide any outstanding information or documentation to paraplanner or sales support
Carry out regular annual reviews with existing clients in order to meet our service standards and responsibilities, and maximise new business opportunities
Consult specialist/compliance manager on areas outside of competency

Skills and attributes

Good team player
Flexible and adaptable to change
Ability to work under pressure when driven by targets
Able to build rapport and communicates well and professionally
Actively seeks knowledge and clarification
Acts within the limits of their authority
Ability to manage several items at one time, prioritising those most important
A logical thinker and able to utilise own initiative
Ability to build rapport and gain trust
Resilient, able to handle rejection
Naturally competitive, sales minded, hungry for success
Clear customer focus and treating customers fairly

Qualifications

CII CF 1-5 or equivalent preferred
To have obtained or working towards Diploma
General industry knowledge and awareness
Industry specialist knowledge in pension sector, particularly SSAS and SIPP contracts desirable
Good understanding of all relevant legislation and regulation for products being sold
Good knowledge and understanding of regulatory (FSA) procedures, requirements, changes etc
Maintain ongoing awareness of products and legislation changes
Excellent knowledge and understanding of compliance
High level product knowledge required and to be maintained
Good understanding of internal administration procedures and systems
Possess a good understanding of Anti Money Laundering and Data Protection