Financial Planning Assistant - Collins St, Melbourne

Job Description

Financial Planning Assistant - Collins St, Melbourne Location: DOCKLANDS, VIC, AU, 3008 Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Be part of a team and culture that values people Excellent opportunity to add value in this influential role Based in Collins Street, 2 x Permanent Full Time Opportunities. Shadforth Financial Group is one of Australia’s leading financial advisory firms that builds deep relationships with their clients to deliver greater peace of mind about their current needs and financial futures. We have a proud history of helping Australians achieve real financial independence for 100 years, and today are the largest fiduciary certified firm. Shadforth is an award-winning brand with 12 offices across Australia, employing over 100 financial advisers and 280 staff. At Shadforth, we hold ourselves accountable for maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, investing significantly in developing people’s skills and offering careers, not just jobs. The opportunity to join our team We are currently on the lookout for a self-motivated and enthusiastic Financial Planning Assistant to provide professional administrative support to the wealth management activities of the business. In this client-facing role, you’ll be working closely with the Private Wealth Advisers (PWAs) to build and maintain relationships with new and existing clients and respond to general client queries and requests. This role also includes administrative support for the PWAs, including scheduling client meetings and diary management, preparing documents for client reviews, maintaining client records, and other general administrative tasks. On top of the above, you’ll also liaise with key stakeholders to ensure all client tasks are completed within set time frames – so if you like what you’ve read so far, we’d love to hear from you. What we are looking for in a successful candidate Ideally, you have previous experience in a similar role within the financial services or a related industry, and if you have completed or are studying relevant qualifications in Business/Commerce, Diploma of Financial Planning, and/or RG146 Compliance, it would help put your application ahead of the rest. A seasoned professional, you’re hard-working, resilient, and committed to delivering positive outcomes for clients and colleagues. Secondly, you’re proficient in using the Microsoft Office suite, and previous expertise with XPLAN software would be a bonus. Lastly, at Shadforth, we pride ourselves on providing quality client service to our clients, so having a focus on excellent client service and strong attention to detail will really help you hit the ground running in this action-packed role. Applicants will be required to provide evidence of their eligibility to work in Australia, and at a minimum, be required to undertake police and basic credit checks as a condition of employment. Please note that applications from agencies will not be considered at this time. We acknowledge and celebrate the richness that individual differences bring to our team. If you need assistance or an adjustment during the application process, please reach out and let us know. #J-18808-Ljbffr