Paraplanner

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Singapore

DescriptionProgeny is experiencing an exciting phase of growth and succession. Due to the continued success of our team in Singapore, a Paraplanning opportunity is available to support the growing portfolio and deliver excellent client outcomes. This is a great time to join the team as they continue to nurture existing relationships, whilst developing new ones. 

As a Paraplanner you will provide vital support to the firm’s Financial Planners, creating and compiling quality financial planning reports and conducting research on financial strategies, plans and products. Utilising your industry knowledge and excellent written communication skills, you will play a key role in supporting the values, goals, and aspirations of our clients. 

Key Responsibilities\nSupport the Financial Planners in research and analysis to meet client needs and objectives.\nPrepare client financial plans and suitability reports/letters for Financial Planners – including annual reviews, new business, or ad hoc advice reports.\nPrepare documentation to be held on file or included within reports, as applicable, to support the recommendation and justify the provider and product recommended.\nManage the presentation of technical data to the Financial Planners.\nCompile cash flow models when required as part of the advice process. \nFor full details of the role responsibilities, please see the attached job description.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise\nDiploma qualification (Personal Financial Planning or Financial Services).\nCII or CFA qualifications (desirable). \nCMFAS Examinations (Capital Market and Financial Advisory Service) or AFC (Associate Financial Consultant) is desirable, or an interest in working towards Chartered Status.\nProven experience in a paraplanning role gained within an advisory practice.\nOverall knowledge of key areas of financial planning and advice - including investment planning, pre/at retirement planning, personal and business protection; and estate/Inheritance Tax planning.\nA good understanding of technical calculations and confident to work on these independently e.g. bond chargeable gains, pension carry forward etc.\nUnderstand and apply relevant regulatory suitability requirements.\nAbility to interpret complex planning into clear, concise and personalised reports.\nExcellent interpersonal and client care skills.\nStrong English language skills to communicate effectively within a client servicing setting.\nWe reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.