Your new company
We are currently seeking a Qualified Financial Consultant (QFA) to join a well-established financial services firm based in Skibbereen, West Cork.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a client-focused organisation with a strong local presence and an established client base. The successful candidate will build long-term relationships while also driving new business growth within the region.
Your new role
- Provide clients with comprehensive financial planning solutions, including tailored investment solutions, pensions, savings and protection.
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Manage an existing portfolio of clients and develop client relationships with new and existing clients within the region.
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Identify financial planning needs and generate new business with existing and potential clients to achieve performance targets.
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Deliver a consistent, high level of professional advice and consultation with respect to clients' needs.
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Ability to undertake in-depth evaluations of a client's financial situation, current provisions, future goals, and risk attitude while conducting a comprehensive fact find with clients to discover their needs and objectives.
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Contribute to the continuous improvement of administrative processes through feedback and cooperation with support staff.
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Maintaining professional development and accreditation through tutorials and seminars.
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Reporting to management and support staff on activities, business targets, and meetings undertaken.
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Keep up-to-date with financial products and legislation.
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Keep line managers/directors updated on operational issues.
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Achieve or exceed agreed business targets and meet business compliance standards and requirements.
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The role will require occasional travel for coverage of the network of offices in the region.
What you'll need to succeed
- Candidates must be fully QFA and CPD compliant.
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Proven experience in similar role.
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Communicates effectively and openly, with exceptional phone and written communication skills.
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Actively seeks out possibilities to learn, improve, and develop themselves, as well as practical opportunities for the company's growth.
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A systematic approach to an active workload, prioritising activities to ensure that they are completed.
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Is accountable for maintaining positive working relationships with coworkers, management, and business partners.
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Performs well and takes initiative to attain positive outcomes and goals.
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Team player that maintains positive working connections with coworkers, management, and business associates.
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Experience of working in a sales role within a brokerage or similar background would be a distinct advantage to your application.
What you'll get in return
- Competitive salary
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Occupational Pension Scheme
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Aviva Care
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Death in Service benefit
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Income Protection
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Generous EAP programme
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An employee-driven charity fund
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Bike to work scheme
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Company events
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Additional leave
Supplemental pay types:
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Bonus pay
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Performance bonus
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Karen Rodrigues on 0860111276.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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