Details:
- Salary: £60,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: City and County of the City of London
- Date: 5 days ago
Description:
Our client is looking for a Business Assurance Analyst, RDR Level 4 to join their team on a permanent basis in London.
As a Business Assurance Analyst, you will review and assess suitability reports related to money purchase pensions, ISAs, General Investment Accounts, investment bonds (onshore and offshore) and trusts to ensure that all financial and investment advice recommendations are in clients' best interests and meet internal standards.
Responsibilities:
* Review suitability reports to ensure that any financial and investment advice given to potential and existing clients meet the overarching suitability requirements of the Financial Conduct Authority
* Proactively contact internal clients and seek further information and any necessary clarifications
* Provide feedback to report writers and respond to any follow-up enquiries
* Provide feedback to the Training Program Manager within the PCA group on areas that require further improvement and development in the advice team
* Discuss possible process improvements with management and senior management
* Attend roundtable meetings with report writers to discuss themes identified in reviews and suggest areas for improvement
Your Qualifications:
* University graduate or equivalent combination of education/experience
* Level 4 qualified – Diploma in Financial Planning/Regulated Financial Planning
* Level 6/Chartered status would be an advantage, as would AF3/G60 PTS qualification
* Very strong understanding of financial planning principles with a specialism in pension planning
* Very strong understanding of the FCA's COBS requirements for suitability
* Experience in file reviewing personal recommendations for retail clients
* Explain complex issues in writing and face-to-face
For more information on this role please contact Tony Ward quoting ref 16769TW