Award-winning Chartered Financial Planning Firm who provide a flawless financial planning service are looking for an exceptional Paraplanner Manager to join their team in Perth. Role Overview: As a Paraplanner Manager, you will oversee and manage a team of Paraplanners to ensure the delivery of a high-quality, compliant, and efficient financial planning service. The role includes: Key Responsibilities: Team Management: Conduct 1:1s, appraisals, and performance management for Paraplanners. Oversee work-flow management and collaboration between Paraplanners, Advisers, and management. Serve as the main point of contact for technical queries and ensure the team's ongoing training and development. Technical Support: Provide case/file checks and assist with suitability reports, compliance standards, and financial recommendations. Keep updated on FCA regulations and communicate relevant updates to the team. Client-Focused Activities: Participate in client meetings when necessary. Oversee portfolio reviews, prepare client recommendations, and manage portfolio adjustments and suitability assessments. Process Improvement: Collaborate with management to streamline work-flows, enhance processes, and ensure adherence to compliance controls. Implementation of Recommendations: Handle detailed tasks such as preparing suitability reports, completing applications, and adjusting investment portfolios. File Management: Ensure client files are complete, compliant, and well-documented to support financial planning recommendations. Qualifications & Knowledge: Attained or working towards the Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning. Knowledge of current Financial Planning regulations and processes. Knowledge and understanding of the high level standards expected by the FCA - in particular the following sourcebooks: - Principles for Business (PRIN) - Code of Conduct (COCON) - General Provisions (GEN) - Dispute Resolution: Complaints (DISP) - Business Standards COBS / ICOBS / MCOB / CASS. Understanding and knowledge / awareness of other relevant legislation such as: - The FCA's money laundering section of the System and Controls Sourcebook (SYSC), Joint Money Laundering Steering Group (JMLSG) Guidance and other relevant financial crime legislation, including the Bribery Act. Skills & Experience: Knowledge of financial planning practices and compliance standards. Strong communication skills, both technical and interpersonal. Demonstrated ability to manage, train, and mentor a team. Hands-on experience in suitability reporting, client interaction, and portfolio review. They offer a highly competitive salary package Benefits include employer funded group personal pension, Income Protection, PMI and an excellent holiday allowance. Visit the IDEX Consulting Ltd website for further opportunities. Please note that the information supplied may be retained for up to 10 years for use in connection with future vacancies. For full information on how we use your data, please visit the IDEX Consulting website and view our Privacy Policy. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mission At IDEX, we strive for an inclusion-first company culture where everyone is treated fairly and can bring their authentic selves to work. We recognise and acknowledge that diverse representation at every level of our business requires continuous and measurable effort. We are committed to driving conscious inclusion across our business and creating equitable pathways.