Trainee Financial Adviser

Trainee Financial Adviser

Location: Cambridgeshire, near Huntingdon (hybrid working)

Salary: £35,000-£45,000 DOE

About the Role

Our client is seeking a motivated and diploma-qualified (or close to qualifying) individual to join a highly respected and established Chartered Financial Planning firm. This employed position offers an excellent opportunity for career progression within a supportive and professional environment.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will work closely with a Senior Financial Planner, providing research, executive support, and client service assistance. Initially focused on supporting the Senior Financial Planner with client coordination and advisory preparation, this role is designed as a development pathway, gradually evolving to include direct responsibility for managing a portfolio of clients.

This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious, analytical, and client-focused professional to gain first-hand exposure to senior-level strategy and client engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Financial Planner in delivering tailored holistic financial planning solutions to clients by gathering and analysing information to identify needs and provide appropriate recommendations.
• Stay up to date with product, technical, and legislative developments.
• Maintain expected performance standards and ensure full compliance with regulatory and firm procedures.
• Support consumer outcomes at all times, acting in line with Consumer Duty principles.
• Attain and maintain competent status as defined by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and hold a Statement of Professional Standing (SPS) from an accredited body.
• Achieve and record a minimum of 35 hours of CPD annually (including 21 hours of structured CPD).
• Maintain accurate Training and Competence records and CPD logs.
• Build strong client relationships, aiming to generate referrals where appropriate.

About You

• Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning (or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of FCA compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build trust and rapport with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.
• Commercially minded with the ability to contribute towards business growth.
• Highly professional, organised, and detail-oriented in all aspects of work.

Whats on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive employee benefits plan
• Pension contributions matched up to 5%
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Regular team-building activities