Senior Paraplanner
Senior ParaplannerLocation: Barnet (Hybrid Working)Salary: £60,000 to £70,000 per annumHours: Full time, flexible hours consideredJob Type: PermanentAbout the Role A growing, independent financial planning firm has created a Senior Paraplanner role as part of a strategic restructure. This is a senior operational position, focused on process ownership and delivery quality rather than people management.You will lead the paraplanning function, working closely with advisers and supporting the paraplanning team to ensure consistent, high-quality outputs. This role has real influence over how advice is delivered and will suit someone who enjoys shaping and improving processes in a busy advice environment.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn and manage the paraplanning process across the firmLead a small team of 3 paraplanners to deliver high-quality advice supportWork directly with 4 financial advisers to support advice productionEnsure suitability reports and supporting paperwork meet technical and quality standardsReview, quality control, and sign-off paraplanning outputDrive consistency, efficiency, and best practice across paraplanning workIdentify and implement process improvementsAct as the go-to subject matter expert for technical and procedural questionsProvide mentorship and guidance to more junior paraplanners (informal, not line-management)Candidate RequirementsStrong paraplanning experience within financial planning advice environmentsConfident technical knowledge of UK financial planning products and legislationExcellent report drafting and suitability report quality standardsA clear operational mindset with the ability to improve and standardise processesAbility to manage multiple work streams and prioritiesStrong communicator, both written and verbalComfortable working in a hybrid setting and leading a small team functionallyWhat’s on OfferCompetitive base salary £60,000 – £70,000Hybrid working with flexibility on hoursGenuine operational senior role with influence in a growing businessSupportive, independent and owner-led cultureCareer progression potentialAbout the Firm This is an independent, privately owned financial planning firm based in Barnet. The business is profitable and growing, with a solid client base and ambitious plans for future expansion. You’ll be joining at a point where your contribution will genuinely shape how paraplanning works within the firm long term.
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