Trainee IFA

Paraplanner / Trainee Financial Adviser - Hybrid Route - Buxton - £38,000-£42,000 (OTE £65k+) Location: Buxton, Derbyshire (hybrid working available) Starting Salary: £38,000-£42,000 OTE: £65,000+ (uncapped, zero threshold) Progression: Automatic increase to £48,000 upon achieving CAS Benefits: Full study support, BUPA private health cover, pension, all client leads provided

Why This Firm Stands Out This is a well-established, fully independent financial planning firm with a loyal client base across Derbyshire and the surrounding counties. The team is highly experienced, supportive and growth-focused , offering a rare opportunity to transition from paraplanning into a full advisory role with complete backing, structure and guaranteed client leads .

Unlike many trainee adviser roles, this firm provides:

• All client leads - new and existing

• Uncapped bonuses with zero minimum threshold

• A transparent, fully funded route to Competent Adviser Status (CAS)

• Hybrid working

• A strong base salary from day one This is a boutique environment where you're supported closely by advisers, paraplanners and compliance - ideal for someone who wants to step confidently into advising without the pressure of self-sourcing clients.

Role Overview This hybrid role bridges technical paraplanning and client-facing financial advice , giving you a structured pathway to becoming a fully qualified adviser. You'll begin with technical work and gradually transition into taking ownership of client relationships and delivering holistic financial planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical paraplanning: writing compliant suitability reports, conducting fund research, supporting planners

• Client relationship management: shadowing advisers, attending meetings, taking ownership of client reviews

• Financial advice: delivering holistic planning across pensions, investments & protection as you progress toward CAS

• Compliance & development: maintaining high ethical standards, completing CPD, progressing qualifications with full study support What We're Looking For

• Strong background within an IFA environment

• Experience drafting complex suitability reports

• Ideally Level 4 Diploma qualified (DipPFS / CII / CISI) or close to completion

• Based within a commutable distance of Buxton

• Excellent communication skills & emotional intelligence

• Genuine ambition to build a long-term advisory career What You'll Receive

• £38,000-£42,000 starting salary

• OTE £65,000+ (uncapped, zero threshold bonuses)

• £48,000 base salary upon achieving CAS

• BUPA private health cover

• Company pension scheme

• Full funding for all exams & study materials

• All client leads provided (new & existing)

• Hybrid working

• Supportive, local firm with clear progression Interested? If you're ready to transition your technical expertise into a lucrative, client-facing advisory career, apply now, or if you're exploring other opportunities within wealth management, apply now and let's have a chat .