Financial Planner – Newcastle Under-Lyme – Up to £65,000

Oakley Recruitment is working in partnership with an expanding organisation based in Newcastle Under-Lyme. This is an excellent opportunity to join the team as a Financial Planner on a full-time permanent basis

Culture and Environment

Our client culture is supportive, friendly and welcoming, the team share best practices and have a great working relationships. Often going out as a team socially. The environment is a corporate office space with a modern feel.

Personality

This role would be perfect for an individual who is professional, analytical, and client-oriented, with a strong commitment to maintaining the highest standards of compliance and service quality

Reward

• 25 days holiday including bank holidays

• Monday – Friday – 37.5 hours pr week

• Hybrid working with 1-2 days at home  

• Contributory pension

• Sick pay probation (4 weeks)

• Group life cover x4 salary

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Virtual doctor and mental health appointments

• Salary sacrifice

• Income protection

• Company sick pay

Job Role:

• Providing an efficient, high-quality, and compliant service to clients

• Delivering full customer service in a professional, timely, and effective manner

• Keeping up to date with new products, technical developments, and legislative changes in the marketplace

• Always complying with the firm’s compliance, training, and competence procedures

• Complying with the requirements of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, the FCA Principles, Rules, and Conduct Rules

• Maintaining a valid Statement of Professional Standing (SPS) from an approved accredited body

• Completing client reviews for existing clients within required timescales and to the appropriate standard

• Gathering and analysing information, and undertaking sufficient research to make suitable recommendations across investments, pensions, estate planning, and protection for both new and existing clients

• Completing all supporting documentation accurately and in line with company standards

• Attaining and maintaining competent status as defined by the FCA and the firm

• Maintaining performance standards in line with the Key Performance Indicators set out in the firm’s Training and Competence Procedures

• Identifying continuous professional development (CPD) needs through self-assessment and feedback, undertaking appropriate activities to maintain and enhance competence

• Completing a minimum of 35 hours of CPD per year, including at least 21 hours of structured CPD (15 hours for insurance distribution).

Skills and Experience

• Bringing at least 2 years’ experience in a financial planning role within an IFA firm

• Demonstrating broad knowledge of financial products and the overall financial planning process

• Holding a relevant approved qualification (e.g., Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning or equivalent)

• Showing detailed understanding of FCA regulations and record-keeping requirements

• Demonstrating excellent communication skills and building strong client relationships

• Collaborating effectively as part of a team and managing priorities efficiently

• Displaying professionalism, honesty, and integrity in all interactions

• Using systems and processes confidently to support service delivery

• Adapting to change and maintaining performance standards through continuous learning

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