FDC Group is a fast growing, multi-disciplined professional services provider. Established in 1973, with headquarters in Cork and 40+ office locations nationwide, we offer a range of Accounting, Auditing, Taxation, Agri-Consultancy, Financial and Business Advisory to a diversified portfolio of almost 30,000 clients.
We are searching for a qualified Financial Adviser to join our growing advisory team in Ireland as a result of our continuing expansion. The ideal candidate will be skilled at obtaining new clients as well as maintaining and developing existing relationships with profitable clients and key introducers.
The Location: West Cork Region, Co. Cork
Responsibilities:
Provide clients with comprehensive financial planning solutions, including tailored investment solutions, pensions, savings and protection.
Manage an existing portfolio of clients and develop client relationships with new and existing clients within the region
Identify financial planning needs and generate new business with existing and potential clients to achieve performance targets
Deliver a consistent, high level of professional advice and consultation with respect to clients’ needs
Ability to undertake in-depth evaluations of a client's financial situation, current provisions, future goals, and risk attitude while conducting a comprehensive fact find with clients to discover their needs and objectives.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of administrative processes through feedback and cooperation with support staff
Maintaining professional development and accreditation through tutorials and seminars
Reporting to management and support staff on activities, business targets, and meetings undertaken
Keep up-to-date with financial products and legislation
Keep line managers/directors updated on operational issues
Achieve or exceed agreed business targets and meet business compliance standards and requirements
Essential Requirements:
Candidate must be fully QFA and CPD compliant
Proven experience in a similar role
Communicates effectively and openly, with exceptional phone and written communication skills.
Actively seeks out possibilities to learn, improve, and develop themselves, as well as practical opportunities for the company's growth.
A systematic approach to an active workload, prioritizing activities to ensure that they are completed.
Is accountable for maintaining positive working relationships with coworkers, management, and business partners.
Performs well and takes initiative to attain positive outcomes and goals.
Team player that maintains positive working connections with coworkers, management, and business associates
Own transport required
Experience of working in a sales role within a brokerage or similar background would be a distinct advantage to your application#
FDC Benefits:
Opportunities for personal and professional growth with our internal training.
A supportive and inclusive work environment.
A charity fund and sustainability initiative.
Pension scheme, life assurance and PHI cover.
Excellent remuneration packages.
FDC Financial Services is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace which values and benefits from the diversity of our workforce
FDC Financial Services Ltd is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
Bonus pay
Performance bonus