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Financial Adviser - Hertfordshire

Financial Adviser - Hertfordshire

Artemis Recruitment ConsultantsHertfordshire, GB
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Financial Adviser - Hertfordshire

Our client is looking to welcome a Financial Adviser into their team in Hertfordshire, to advise clients as appropriate to their circumstances and objectives.

Specific responsibilities

  • Prospecting and contacting potential clients in accordance with the firm’s business plan
  • Making sure sufficient client information is obtained before any recommendation is made
  • Making sure you follow relevant advice and sales procedures at all times
  • Making sure portfolios are managed in accordance with the client’s mandate, objectives and the firm’s investment proposition
  • Undertaking appropriate product and market research
  • Making sure suitable recommendations are made at all times
  • Making sure all supporting documents are maintained
  • Making sure all clients are contacted in accordance with the agreed level of services offered
  • Making sure clients receive relevant documentation in a timely way
  • Dealing with client queries in an efficient and timely manner
  • Ensure that client’s are treated fairly, in line with “TCF” principles
  • Ensure that you can identify clients who are in vulnerable or potentially vulnerable circumstances, in order to treat them fairly, and provide appropriate advice and adapt the services / advice provided accordingly.
  • Making sure a current statement of professional standing (SPS) is held at all times
  • Making sure relevant CPD is maintained and recorded accurately
  • Maintaining all standards of performance as required by the firm
  • Obtaining and maintaining the level of competence as required by the firm
  • Maintaining standards to ensure your remain “Fit & Proper” for the role

General responsibilities

  • Making sure you follow the firm’s compliance processes and procedures at all times for example; T&C, complaints, financial crime, anti-money laundering, anti-bribery, data security, data protection, conflicts of interest, inducements, record keeping, best execution etc.
  • Responding to all Compliance department requests on time
  • Complying with the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, the FCA’s Conduct rules / FCA Statements of Principle &
  • Code of Practice and the relevant rules from the FCA at all times
  • Having a positive culture attitude at all times
  • Keeping up to date with relevant regulatory, product, legislative and technical requirements
  • Making sure all client contact is carried out in a professional and courteous way
  • Making sure all client files are compliant on an ongoing basis
  • Making sure all client records are retained in line with the firm’s Data security / data protection / record keeping policy
  • Liaising with admin support, Paraplanners, and other team members as appropriate

    • Relevant experience, skills and knowledge

    We expect an individual performing this role to have the following Experience, Skills, and knowledge :

  • A good understanding and knowledge / awareness of relevant legislation that affects our industry / profession
  • The ability to take on and understand the environment we operate it, and the issues this raises
  • Good written / oral communication skills
  • General IT skills
  • Ability to compile reports

    • Qualification requirements

    We expect an individual in this role to hold the following qualifications :

  • The minimum level is “level 4” Diploma with the aim of achieving Chartered status
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    Financial Adviser • Hertfordshire, GB