IFA

Independent Financial Adviser

Yolk Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a respected financial planning firm as they look to appoint an experienced Independent Financial Adviser. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who's passionate about providing clear, independent advice and helping clients achieve their financial goals.

You'll work with both new and long-standing clients, offering fully independent financial planning. This role focuses on building lasting relationships, generating new business opportunities, and delivering a consistent, high-quality service that puts clients' interests first.

The firm are based near Newport but you will can be based of this locality. The ability to travel to their office at the beginning may be required

What You'll Be Doing

Client Advice & Relationship Management

• Provide holistic, independent advice across investments, pensions, and protection in line with FCA guidelines.

• Conduct in-depth fact-finding meetings, analyse existing arrangements, and prepare tailored financial plans that reflect each client's goals and risk profile.

• Deliver regular client reviews, ensuring all ongoing service commitments are met and documented correctly.

• Keep detailed, compliant records of all client interactions and recommendations.

New Business Development

• Build and nurture new client relationships through networking, referrals, and professional partnerships.

• Confidently present the firm's investment and retirement propositions to new and prospective clients.

• Identify ways to enhance clients' financial wellbeing through suitable additional solutions or services.

Compliance & Consumer Duty

• Operate within FCA guidelines (COBS and SYSC) and uphold the firm's high compliance standards.

• Evidence good client outcomes in all areas of advice, ensuring complete transparency and suitability.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, product developments, and market changes.

Operational Support

• Work closely with the administration and paraplanning teams to ensure a seamless client experience.

• Share best practice and help shape the ongoing development of the firm's investment and retirement propositions.

• Contribute to a positive, professional, and ethical culture within the business.

What You'll Need

• Level 4 Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning (minimum requirement).

• Ideally working towards Chartered Financial Planner status (or equivalent).

• A strong technical understanding of investments, pensions, protection, and tax planning.

• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.

• A genuine commitment to delivering good client outcomes under the FCA's Consumer Duty.

What You'll Get in Return:

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme

• Working hours are Mon- Thur 9-4.30 and 9-12 on Friday

• Full administrative and paraplanning support.

• Ongoing professional development and support towards Chartered status.

• A collaborative and supportive working environment.