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Financial Planning Adviser

A confident and enthusiastic graduate with experience in the financial services industry who is target driven, numerate, trustworthy and reliable. Currently studying Kaplan Diploma of Financial Services, already hold the SII Certificate in Securities and Financial Derivatives with a strong interest in financial services and markets. Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team and can deal with a high pressure, target driven environment. Ambitious and quick in acquiring new skills.

Work Preferences

Desired Salary
65,000 - 90,000 per year  
Availability
> 4 Weeks  
Desired Job Type
Full Time  
Can Travel for Work
Extensively  
Highest Education Level
Bachelor Degree  
Current Location
Other - Outside Australia  
Willing to relocate?
Yes
Residency / Visa
Australian Permament Resident

Skills Profile

Financial Advisor/Associate
Financial Planner (High-Net-Worth)
Financial Planner (Retail)
Financial Planner (Risk Focused)
Financial Planning Manager

Employment History

Job Title
Financial Planning Adviser
Industry
Financial Services
01/2008 to Current
Specialising in investments (e.g. OEICs, Structured Investments, Investment Bonds and GIBs), pensions and protection for clients with up to £100k to invest, working in conjunction with the savings specialist and client relationship manager.  Proactively developing and building financial planning solutions to meet customer needs and growing long-term customer relationships.  This requires a proven track record in achieving and exceeding sales targets; an in- depth knowledge of investment products within a regulated environment and the ability to accurately analyse information to present optimum solutions to customers. 
Job Title
Mortgage Consultant
Industry
Financial Services
10/2005 to 12/2007
Fully qualified mortgage consultant with Competent Advisor Status for an independent mortgage broker.  This role involves analysing information from different sources to provide ‘best advice’ and assisting clients to make informed decisions.  The ability to converse with other professionals within the industry in order to achieve objectives is essential.  Experience of dealing with HNW clients is essential, as is looking out for opportunities to up-sell/cross-sell.  Following compliance procedures is important due to the nature of the role, while balancing this with the need to perform financially.  The use of sourcing systems such as TriGold and Mortgage2000 shows confident use of software programs.
Job Title
Sales Executive
Industry
Financial Services
10/2004 to 10/2005
Promoted to this position within company after consistently exceeding targets and proven capabilities.  This role involves contacting residential customers in order to arrange an appointment with a financial advisor.  Telephone sales skills are needed, as is an understanding of the criteria required by the advisors.  While arranging an appointment an initial screening process takes place to establish the customer’s suitability in terms of mortgage value/term outstanding, associated credit and possible equity releases.  Quality control checks take place on all calls in order to maintain a professional service.  This is a target orientated role, and a good degree of understanding of the mortgage products is essential.  Cross-selling of other products including some Business-to-Business work.

Qualifications

Completed Institution Degree / Qualification
2004 Manchester Metropolitan University BA (Hons) Business Economics  

Work Related Training & Certification

Completed Institution Training / Certification
2010 Kaplan Diploma of Financial Services (Financial Planning) - Studying  
2009 Securities and Investment Institute Certificate in Securities  
2009 Securities and Investment Institute Certificate in Financial Derivatives  
2005 Institute for Financial Services CeMAP (Certificate of Mortgage Advice and Practice)  
2008 Institute for Financial Services CeFA (Certificate for Financial Advisors)