Overview: Our client is a small Wealth Management firm dedicated to helping clients achieve long-term financial security through tailored advice and comprehensive financial planning. They specialize in investment management, retirement, and estate planning, providing personalized solutions that align with each client's unique financial goals.The para-planner will play a crucial role in supporting the financial planners with, but not limited to, technical financial planning analysis, preparing client reviews, preparing financial plans and recommendations, assisting with client Wills and estates, ensuring all compliance requirements are met. They will also assist with portfolio management, risk assessments, and expected to stay up to date on industry trends and regulations. The para-planner will work closely with the financial advisors to ensure clients receive high-quality financial advice and service.Responsibilities:Draft and send client agendas, generate review reports, capture and draft meeting notes, assign or implement action items through to completionComplete work requests, including the preparation of written Records of Advice, technical calculations, and technical advice for Wealth Managers/Financial Advisors as per company policies and proceduresWork closely with attorneys that draw up clients' wills and oversee the Estate Administrators and keep an updated record of the estate status, and report back to the Financial Advisor and clientReview and update financial information on Elite Wealth as necessaryParticipate in the development of paraplanning policies and proceduresParticipate in assigned projects the firm implementsAssist in improving, developing, and delivering services offered to clientsPlan for upcoming reviews and set up weekly catch-up meetings with the Financial AdvisorProvide regular feedback to Financial Advisors regarding workflowsKnowledge of compliance requirements for FAIS/FICA, etc.Requirements:Tertiary qualification and preferably Post Grad diploma in Financial PlanningRegulatory examination RE1 or RE5 is advantageousCertified Financial Planner CFP® is advantageousStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsProficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel