7 jobs in Blakemore Recruitment

Location: Bedford

Salary: Up to £55,000+ Benefits

We are recruiting for this highly regarded IFA practice who are looking to expand their paraplanning team. The paraplanner has the responsibility of being the key cog in the report writing process of the firm and you will be responsible for the quality of the reports that go to the advisers

As a paraplanner you would:

• Liaise with various providers, gathering and correlating plan / policy information and ensuring a smooth and timely business process
• Managing and maintaining a precise record of pipeline and submitted business in order to be able to update clients and Adviser accordingly
• Collate and evaluate client policy/investment/pension
• Writing suitability reports
• Researching products and funds using software such as Select A Pension, FE Analytics and Defaqto
• Create and maintain client files and enter details onto back-office database
• Liaise with Trainee Paraplanners
• Submitting Business on internal and external systems
• Create and maintain client files and enter details onto back office database
• Submitting Business on internal and external systems
• Prepare paperwork
• New business processing and submission to Business Quality
• Liaise with a range of stakeholders from compliance department to various external providers
• Develop a broad knowledge of financial products including both individual and employer pension knowledge, investments, and protection products

This is an excellent opportunity for the right person to make an impact on this highly reputable employer. Lots of scope to develop your career with this very attractive employer.

Overview

Senior IFA Administrator

Based: City of London

Salary: Up to £42,000 + Benefits and bonus

• Provide administration support for Independent Financial Advisers (IFAs) and the paraplanning team.
• Work with Paraplanners and Financial Planners to ensure high standards of service for private clients.
• Handle technical aspects of administration and contribute to process improvements where appropriate.

• Strong administrative and technical capability in a financial planning environment is preferred.
• Not required to be diploma qualified, but you will be expected to undertake relevant exams during the role.
• Opportunity to develop towards Paraplanner or Team Leader roles in the future.

This description reflects current opportunities and does not represent a contractual obligation. The role offers progression and development within the company.

Blakemore Recruitment is seeking a senior Head of Compliance for an Independent Financial Adviser to embed a practical, business‑focussed compliance culture while meeting top regulatory standards.

You will lead SMF16/SMF17 activities with a track record of building compliant frameworks that enable growth, manage Consumer Duty obligations and oversee AML, RMAR, SARs and GDPR responsibilities across the advisory business.

We are recruiting for a growing boutique Independent Financial Adviser (IFA) firm seeking an experienced, commercially minded Head of Compliance to hold the SMF16 (Compliance Oversight) and SMF17 (Money Laundering Reporting Officer) functions.

This is a senior leadership role for an individual who can embed a practical, business‑focused compliance culture while ensuring the firm continues to meet the highest regulatory standards.

You will have a minimum of five years' experience performing SMF16 and/or SMF17 responsibilities within a well established IFA firm. You will have a proven track record of developing and implementing effective compliance frameworks that support commercial growth rather than hinder it.

You will be able to demonstrate experience in:

• Preparing and presenting Consumer Duty annual reports.
• Producing AML annual reports and fulfilling MLRO responsibilities.
• Designing and delivering risk‑based Compliance Monitoring Programmes.
• Conducting high‑quality advice file reviews and providing constructive feedback.
• Completing and submitting RMAR returns.
• Developing, implementing and continuously improving compliance policies, procedures and controls.
• Maintaining accurate regulatory records and management information.
• Managing complaints across all areas of financial advice.
• Making and documenting Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).
• Supporting GDPR compliance and data governance.

• Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning (or equivalent).
• Relevant compliance qualifications.
• Up‑to‑date Continuing Professional Development (CPD), including regular engagement with FCA publications, regulatory updates and industry forums.

You will have experience implementing compliance technology and using systems to improve oversight, efficiency and reporting. You will understand how technology can enhance adviser support while maintaining robust regulatory controls.

You will also have a strong understanding of:

• FCA Handbook requirements.
• Consumer Duty.
• Anti‑Money Laundering regulations.
• Financial promotions.
• Complaints handling.
• Data protection and GDPR.
• Adviser remuneration structures, including the effective use of non‑financial incentives to drive positive behaviours.

We are looking for someone who:

• Takes a pragmatic and commercially aware approach to compliance.
• Builds bespoke compliance frameworks that fit the firm's culture and operating model, rather than relying on generic templates.
• Can influence stakeholders at all levels through clear communication and practical guidance.
• Is confident presenting to senior leadership and Board meetings, where performance and regulatory oversight will be challenged.
• Collaborates effectively with advisers and operational teams to embed compliance into everyday business processes.
• Drives continuous improvement and operational efficiency while maintaining excellent regulatory standards.
• Is adaptable, forward‑thinking and comfortable navigating an evolving regulatory, technological and economic landscape.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of a successful boutique IFA business with significant assets under management.

You will help shape the firm's compliance strategy, ensuring that compliance is viewed as a business enabler‑supporting advisers in delivering outstanding client outcomes while maintaining the highest standards of governance and regulatory oversight.

Collaborate effectively with advisers and operational teams to embed compliance into everyday business processes while retaining clear and consistent ownership of compliance decisions.

Drives continuous improvement and efficiency within the compliance function to help maintain operational efficiency while maintaining excellent regulatory standards.

• Review and pre‑approve higher‑risk advice cases, including pension switches, EIS, VCTs, IHT planning and other complex recommendations.
• Ensure client documentation, including Client Agreement and Suitability Report templates, remain compliant with FCA requirements and internal standards.
• Provide compliance guidance to advisers, paraplanners and support staff throughout the advice process.
• Support the Investment Committee in maintaining a compliant and well‑governed Centralised Investment Proposition (CIP) and Centralised Retirement Proposition (CRP).
• Work with operations, paraplanning and administration teams to maintain compliant processes and implement regulatory improvements.
• Deliver compliance training and guidance to advisers and support staff, promoting a strong culture of regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

We are recruiting for a growing boutique Independent Financial Adviser (IFA) firm seeking an experienced, commercially minded Head of Compliance to hold the SMF16 (Compliance Oversight) and SMF17 (Money Laundering Reporting Officer) functions.

This is a senior leadership role for an individual who can embed a practical, business‑focused compliance culture while ensuring the firm continues to meet the highest regulatory standards.

You will have a minimum of five years' experience performing SMF16 and/or SMF17 responsibilities within a well established IFA firm. You will have a proven track record of developing and implementing effective compliance frameworks that support commercial growth rather than hinder it.

You will be able to demonstrate experience in:

• Preparing and presenting Consumer Duty annual reports.
• Producing AML annual reports and fulfilling MLRO responsibilities.
• Designing and delivering risk‑based Compliance Monitoring Programmes.
• Conducting high‑quality advice file reviews and providing constructive feedback.
• Completing and submitting RMAR returns.
• Developing, implementing and continuously improving compliance policies, procedures and controls.
• Maintaining accurate regulatory records and management information.
• Managing complaints across all areas of financial advice.
• Making and documenting Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).
• Supporting GDPR compliance and data governance.

• Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning (or equivalent).
• Relevant compliance qualifications.
• Up‑to‑date Continuing Professional Development (CPD), including regular engagement with FCA publications, regulatory updates and industry forums.

You will have experience implementing compliance technology and using systems to improve oversight, efficiency and reporting. You will understand how technology can enhance adviser support while maintaining robust regulatory controls.

You will also have a strong understanding of:

• FCA Handbook requirements.
• Consumer Duty.
• Anti‑Money Laundering regulations.
• Financial promotions.
• Complaints handling.
• Data protection and GDPR.
• Adviser remuneration structures, including the effective use of non‑financial incentives to drive positive behaviours.

We are looking for someone who:

• Takes a pragmatic and commercially aware approach to compliance.
• Builds bespoke compliance frameworks that fit the firm's culture and operating model, rather than relying on generic templates.
• Can influence stakeholders at all levels through clear communication and practical guidance.
• Is confident presenting to senior leadership and Board meetings, where performance and regulatory oversight will be challenged.
• Collaborates effectively with advisers and operational teams to embed compliance into everyday business processes.
• Drives continuous improvement and operational efficiency while maintaining excellent regulatory standards.
• Is adaptable, forward‑thinking and comfortable navigating an evolving regulatory, technological and economic landscape.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of a successful boutique IFA business with significant assets under management.

You will help shape the firm's compliance strategy, ensuring that compliance is viewed as a business enabler‑supporting advisers in delivering outstanding client outcomes while maintaining the highest standards of governance and regulatory oversight.

Collaborate effectively with advisers and operational teams to embed compliance into everyday business processes while retaining clear and consistent ownership of compliance decisions.

Drives continuous improvement and efficiency within the compliance function to help maintain operational efficiency while maintaining excellent regulatory standards.

• Review and pre‑approve higher‑risk advice cases, including pension switches, EIS, VCTs, IHT planning and other complex recommendations.
• Ensure client documentation, including Client Agreement and Suitability Report templates, remain compliant with FCA requirements and internal standards.
• Provide compliance guidance to advisers, paraplanners and support staff throughout the advice process.
• Support the Investment Committee in maintaining a compliant and well‑governed Centralised Investment Proposition (CIP) and Centralised Retirement Proposition (CRP).
• Work with operations, paraplanning and administration teams to maintain compliant processes and implement regulatory improvements.
• Deliver compliance training and guidance to advisers and support staff, promoting a strong culture of regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

Blakemore Recruitment is assisting an independent financial adviser in appointing an experienced Head of Compliance. The role requires embedding a practical, business-focused compliance culture while ensuring the firm meets high regulatory standards.

The candidate will lead consumer duty reporting, AML activities, and policy development, with a track record of shaping compliance frameworks that support commercial growth.