Apprentice Paraplanner

PROTOCOL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LTD

Torquay (TQ2 7HP)

Closes in 24 days (Sunday 31 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 6 August 2025

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Summary

Develop a rewarding career in financial services as a Paraplanner, using analytical and problem-solving skills and technical knowledge to support the Financial Adviser. You will join a welcoming team in an established small business offering variety and growth opportunities.

Wage

£23,000 a year

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Competitive Real Living Wage starting salary which will rise with regular reviews of both academic and work based experience.

Training course
Paraplanner and financial planner (level 4)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm. 1 hour lunch.

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 15 September 2025

Duration

2 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

  • Assist the Financial Adviser in researching, analysing & formulating financial recommendations, tailored to meet the client’s individual needs, using a variety of software and tools
  • Prepare personalised reports which confirm the advice in an understandable and compliant way
  • Complete technical financial calculations and cash flow forecasting
  • Take a proactive approach to problem solving – find opportunities to streamline processes and contribute to business development
  • Collaborate with a welcoming team to gain exposure to all aspects of the financial planning journey, working alongside operations, compliance and support services
  • Ensure recommendations and processes comply with regulations and manage risk
  • Contribute to a cooperative and professional office environment and support positive relationships with clients
  • Maintain client records and process applications according to company processes and confidentiality principles

Where you'll work

Highbury House
92 Cadewell Lane
Torquay
TQ2 7HP

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

SKILLS EDGE TRAINING LTD

Training course

Paraplanner and financial planner (level 4)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Use software packages and digital tools to deliver financial advice or paraplanning services in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely.
  • Provide services to clients in line with the business proposition, adhering to Consumer Duty and Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) principles.
  • Prepare financial recommendations in accordance with risk, regulatory, and governance requirements.
  • Comply with service and quality assurance standards for the business, for example complaints procedures and productivity.
  • Communicate with clients and colleagues using methods appropriate for the intended audience, including verbal, written, digital, and virtual.
  • Interpret and communicate financial and business information in a way that facilitates understanding for the intended audience, for example finance and non-finance stakeholders.
  • Build and maintain collaborative, professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver advisory tasks and achieve successful customer outcomes.
  • Plan and prioritise work to support positive outcomes for both the customer and the firm.
  • Provide individual advice relevant to clients in line with regulatory requirements.
  • Use feedback to reflect on own practice and identify opportunities for continuous professional development (CPD).
  • Paraplanner – Analyse clients’ current circumstances and research appropriate solutions to meet their needs, objectives, and attitudes to risk.
  • Paraplanner – Provide financial planning support to colleagues using appropriate market knowledge and available software and research tools.
  • Paraplanner – Conduct technical product and fund analysis.
  • Paraplanner – Create personalised client-facing financial planning reports that are tailored appropriately to the audience and in line with regulatory and firm standards.
  • Paraplanner – Securely maintain client files with evidence of any research and analysis undertaken.
  • Financial Planner – Conduct KYC activities to fact-find relevant information and establish clients’ financial needs and objectives, including identifying when and where clients may be experiencing vulnerabilities.
  • Financial Planner – Establish overall risk profiles for clients through an understanding of the clients’ financial knowledge and experience, attitude to investment risk, capacity for loss, and understanding of their vulnerabilities.
  • Financial Planner – Identify, prioritise, and address clients’ needs in line with regulatory requirements.
  • Financial Planner – Deliver advice solutions that support clients in achieving their financial objectives.
  • Financial Planner – Collaborate with customers to create new opportunities for business growth, for example through referrals and networking.
  • Financial Planner – Establish clients’ views on responsible and sustainable investing and the impact this may have on available solutions and outcomes.
  • Use software packages and digital tools to deliver financial advice or paraplanning services in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely.
  • Provide services to clients in line with the business proposition, adhering to Consumer Duty and Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) principles.
  • Prepare financial recommendations in accordance with risk, regulatory, and governance requirements.
  • Comply with service and quality assurance standards for the business, for example complaints procedures and productivity.
  • Communicate with clients and colleagues using methods appropriate for the intended audience, including verbal, written, digital, and virtual.
  • Interpret and communicate financial and business information in a way that facilitates understanding for the intended audience, for example finance and non-finance stakeholders.
  • Build and maintain collaborative, professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver advisory tasks and achieve successful customer outcomes.
  • Plan and prioritise work to support positive outcomes for both the customer and the firm.
  • Provide individual advice relevant to clients in line with regulatory requirements.
  • Use feedback to reflect on own practice and identify opportunities for continuous professional development (CPD).

Training schedule

Your training will be accessed online from the employers site address

More training information

You will achieve the Paraplanner and Financial Planner Level 4 Apprenticeship Standard:

  • Fully and part funded learning and development programme that includes the DipPFS Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning
  • Develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours of successful Paraplanners
  • Free CII membership for non-members through the CII Aspire Apprenticeship Programme for those who have not previously been a paid member
  • Includes CII digital study book and exam entry for each R0 exam

The Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning includes:

  • R01 Financial Services Regulation and Ethics
  • R02 Investment Principles and Risk
  • R03 Personal Taxation
  • R04 Pensions and Retirement Planning
  • R05 Financial Protection
  • R06 Financial Planning Practice
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  • Fortnightly workshops for each R0 exam
  • All workshops recorded and available on-demand
  • Interactive chat, forums and class notebooks for real time support and assistance from experienced financial services professionals
  • Additional resources through RM Advance
  • Regular tutorials and assessments from an experienced financial services professional

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 6 (B))
  • Maths (grade 6 (B))

A Level in:

Financial Related (Business/Economics) (grade Pass)

Other in:

Financial Related (Business/Maths/Accountancy) (grade Pass)

Desirable qualifications

Degree in:

Financial Related (grade Pass)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Other requirements

A successful DBS and Financial Background check is required. Role will be offered subject to final approval on apprenticeship scheme. If AI is detected in your application, your application will be declined.

About this employer

Protocol Capital Management provides Independent Financial Advice with a focus on long-term personal relationships, holistic planning and a high standard of client care.

http://Protocolmoney.com (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Benefits include: Holiday entitlement – 28 days per year, inclusive of bank holidays, with additional discretionary leave. Participate in company events, professional development and networking activities.

After this apprenticeship

  • The CII Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning Level: 4 meets the FCA’s qualification requirements for retail investment advisers, developing core technical knowledge and financial planning capabilities across six core areas
  • A successful apprentice may develop a long-term career as a Paraplanner within the business, with further development opportunities including Senior Paraplanner and Financial Planner

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SKILLS EDGE TRAINING LTD

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000335750.

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Closes in 24 days (Sunday 31 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

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