Graduate Programme, Financial Planning

evelyn Partners

Graduate Programme, Financial Planning

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evelyn Partners, Leeds

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 5 days ago, 12 Sep | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

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Full Job Description

It takes a proven skillset and knowledge base to earn the trust of a client. Our Financial Planning service aims to understand the needs of our clients so we can create bespoke financial plans and portfolios tailored to each individual client's personal needs. Our goal is to support them, by building a plan with them, to ensure all life's stages, opportunities and challenges are covered whilst also preserving and growing their wealth.

Our Financial Planning teams work with private individuals, trusts and businesses to help achieve their financial aspirations whilst also planning for unforeseen events. We do this by understanding their wider personal situation, their financial assets, their requirements and objectives, attitude to risk and time-horizons to create and manage and nurture the most suitable financial plan.

What will you be doing?

As a Trainee, Financial Planning, you will be learning a well-respected profession at a firm with an unparalleled reputation. We will teach you how to build relationships, assess a client's complete financial position, build flexible plans to evolve with them whilst also supporting these plans with appropriate recommendations of services and products that will deliver their needs, goals and aspirations. Partnering with your colleagues in Investment Management, you will build a knowledge of portfolio construction and how these portfolios are used a vehicle for delivery of financial goals.

We believe that hands-on experience is key to creating well-rounded trusted advisers and as such you will work on front office financial planning tasks alongside studying for the Personal Finance Society Diploma, before moving forward to becoming a Chartered Financial Planner through the Chartered Insurance Institute.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Assisting qualified financial planners and their support teams with new and existing client work.

  • Supporting the preparation of new financial plans and monitoring and adapting existing plans, including research and analysis.

  • Drafting client correspondence and speaking to clients in the course of preserving and growing their wealth: Including preparing valuation and review packs for regular meetings.

  • Communicating with other Advisers on client matters e.g. Investment Managers, Tax Advisers and Solicitors

    Be committed to completing the Personal Finance Society Diploma (DipPFS) and CII Chartered Financial Planner.

  • Have obtained or be predicted a minimum 2:1 degree, in any discipline

  • A Level: Minimum 112 UCAS points in top three A Levels (or equivalent), excluding General Studies

  • GCSE: Minimum Grade 5 (or equivalent), in English Language and Maths respectively

    For over 180 years, Evelyn Partners has been a leading force in UK wealth management and professional services. Our legacy is built on a commitment to helping individuals and businesses achieve better outcomes. We believe that expert guidance should be accessible to all, and we're dedicated to making that a reality.


  • Our success hinges on our people and that's our secret for longevity. We are a team of passionate professionals united by a shared purpose: to deliver good advice and exceptional service. Through strong partnerships and seamless collaboration, we have become a trusted advisor to countless clients.

  • Competitive salary

  • Private medical insurance

  • Life assurance

  • Pension contribution

  • Generous holiday package

  • Option to purchase additional holiday

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • Season ticket loan

  • Shared parental leave

  • Eye care support


  • We believe that diverse perspectives and experiences are the cornerstone of our success. At Evelyn Partners, you'll find an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is evident in our active employee resource groups and ongoing initiatives. We're dedicated to creating a workplace where you can thrive and reach your full potential.

    We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the application process. Please don't hesitate to discuss your needs with your recruiter.,
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