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Octopus Money is hiring an Associate Financial Planner

About the Role

We are seeking an Associate Financial Planner to help us deliver on our mission of making high-quality financial advice accessible. You will create a world-class experience for clients and have a clear path for progression into leadership or a Financial Adviser role.

What You'll Do

  • Work with clients to build tailored financial plans based on their goals and motivate them to take action.
  • Coordinate with stakeholders across the business to identify issues and opportunities, and execute solutions.
  • Build strong client relationships by listening, asking insightful questions, and delivering clear, personalised guidance.
  • Proactively identify trends and client pain points, providing data-driven insights to enhance efficiency and customer experience.

What We're Looking For

  • 2+ years in a client-facing financial services role (e.g., Mortgage Adviser, Personal Banker, Financial Coach).
  • A solid understanding of investing, pensions, and mortgages.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
  • A deep desire to make a positive impact.
  • Exceptional empathy, communication, and influencing skills.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability in high-pressure situations.
  • Proven ability to handle complex customer inquiries professionally and efficiently.

Nice to Have

  • A qualification from a financial body or progression towards one (CeMAP, ICA, CII, etc.).

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 DOE
  • Hybrid working with 2 days at home each week (Monday and Friday)
  • 18 days a year working from anywhere (for non-regulated roles)
  • Group share incentive plan
  • Team bonus provided we meet our team goals
  • Company pension
  • Private medical insurance
  • Enhanced parental leave
  • Birthday day off
  • A supportive team who care about what they do
  • The chance to help people improve their lives

Work Mode

This is a hybrid role based from our office in Holborn, London.

We do not and never will discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Required Skills
Financial PlanningClient Relationship ManagementInvestment ManagementRisk ProfilingRegulatory ComplianceFinancial AnalysisCommunicationStakeholder ManagementMicrosoft OfficeAttention to Detail
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About company
Octopus Money

Octopus Money brings together financial planning, investment expertise and smart technology so people can understand their options and take action with confidence. We help people build a clear plan for their savings, investments and pensions and make investing simple with managed portfolios built by experts.

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Posted 3 months ago