We’re always looking to find suitable candidates for our offices across France, Spain, Portugal, Cyprus and Malta. To be considered for this role, you must be at least Level 4 (Diploma) qualified.
MAIN PURPOSE OF PARTNER ROLE
Provide tax driven strategic financial planning advice to British expatriates retired in continental Europe. Develop a growing client base by attracting new clients and providing ongoing advice to existing ones. Relocation to one of our core countries in Europe will be necessary.
What Blevins Franks offers
- The in-house Tax Advisory Service (TAS) supports Partners by providing highly specialised tax advice for British expatriates, taking into account both their country of residence and the UK.
- Private Client Managers (PCMs) provide regular and ongoing advice and service to clients in the local offices. This enables Partners to concentrate on generating more high-quality business.
- Marketing support: relevant news articles and adverts published in expatriate newspapers, magazines, websites and social media, with regular radio broadcasts in some regions. Client/prospect seminars are typically run each Spring and Autumn in each location to generate local interest.
- Exclusive client proposition for each country, working together with a variety of select product providers and high-quality names in investment management.
- Offices in each country provide paraplanning services, including extensive client reports and administration support.
- Excellent remuneration structures.
- A professional and achievement orientated environment suitable for high performers.
Who we are looking for
Financial advisers or members of the professional services industry seeking a change of career and/or environment and who are:
- Experienced, with a track record of achievement in sales in financial services and/or a professional services industry.
- Self-starters with an entrepreneurial attitude who can readily display clear drive and ambition; self-motivated and hardworking, professional, engaged and enthused.
- Well-presented and articulate, with the ability to network effectively.
- Willing to work within the ‘retired’ British demographic.
- Qualified to at least Level 4 (diploma).
- Technically proficient: must have the ability to learn, comprehend and advise high net worth individuals on tax-efficient investment structures.
- Honest, with integrity and a good reputation.
- Able to illustrate a record of competence, capability and financial soundness.
- Knowledgeable, with highly developed negotiation skills.
What we expect from the successful candidate
- Generate funds under management (FUM) of £5m to £6m in year 1; growing to £10m+ in year 2. Personal Funds available to help through early months.
- Excellent networking skills to leverage from marketing evolutions and brand name. Will also need to break new ground; Partners are expected to generate referrals and to constantly source new clients, networks and leads.
Candidate package
- Full in-house training provided, during which all reasonable expenses covered.
- Negotiable/tailor-made package to suit.
- Bonus/commission.
If you’re interested and qualified for the role, please email us your CV and a cover letter.