Role requirement
Vacancy type
Permanent
Sector
Private Wealth Management
Specialisim
Paraplanning
Location
Edinburgh
Language skills
English
Job reference No.
16372
Salary
Competitive
Data Published
12/02/2026
Closing date
12/03/2026
Job Description:
Core-Asset Consulting is working with a leading UK wealth management and financial planning firm to appoint an experienced Paraplanner to join a growing and collaborative team in Edinburgh.
The Paraplanner will provide high-quality technical and paraplanning support to Financial Planners, helping to deliver clear, compliant and client-focused advice solutions. The role offers exposure across the full advice lifecycle and the opportunity to contribute to a well-established, expanding financial planning function.
Essential Skills/Experience:
- Previous experience as a Paraplanner within a financial planning environment
- CII Diploma in Regulated Financial Advice (Level 4) or equivalent.
- Strong understanding of the financial advice process across a broad range of planning areas.
- Good knowledge of regulatory, risk and governance frameworks
- Excellent written communication, numeracy and report-writing skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint
- Experience using financial planning systems such as Xplan or similar
Core Responsibilities:
- Produce accurate, timely and compliant suitability reports for clients and advisers
- Support Financial Planners with client meetings where appropriate, including preparation of meeting notes and documentation.
- Assist with client queries and the delivery of ongoing client service strategies
- Prepare annual review documentation, including cashflow modelling where required
- Work closely with the Paraplanning Lead and wider team to manage workflow and meet agreed deadlines.
- Maintain effective working relationships across the business
- Keep CPD records up to date and complete all required training
- Support the development of junior or trainee paraplanners where appropriate
Benefits:
- A highly competitive salary
- Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter, and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: (16372)
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
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Ellen has been with Core-Asset Consulting since 2021 and is currently a Senior Consultant. Specialising in Private Wealth recruitment, Ellen works across Investment Management, Financial Planning and Private Banking, supporting appointments from graduate and junior-level positions through to senior leadership and Head of Office roles.
With a strong understanding of the UK wealth management market, Ellen takes a relationship-led and consultative approach to recruitment. She is passionate about building long-term relationships with both clients and candidates, taking the time to understand their ambitions, experience and requirements to deliver the right fit.
Ellen takes particular pride in supporting candidates throughout their careers, from their first move into the market through to senior-level appointments, while providing clients with a high level of service and access to exceptional talent.
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