Employed Financial Adviser - Saffron Walden

 

Position: Financial Adviser (Employed)

Location: Office based with some home-working flexibility

About Piccadilly Wealth
Piccadilly Wealth is an independent, boutique financial planning firm based in Saffron Walden, serving clients across the UK. We specialise in delivering clear, personalised and holistic financial advice with an emphasis on long-term relationships, excellent communication and client-first planning.

Established more than five years ago, we have built a strong reputation, exceptional client outcomes and consistently top-rated reviews, positioning us as a top-rated firm in our sector. As part of a growing boutique firm, advisers gain visibility, influence and real ownership, supported by robust systems, a proven advice framework and refined operational systems.
 

The Opportunity
This is an employed adviser role suited to a qualified (or nearly qualified) individual who wants to develop and manage a growing client base under the umbrella of a modern, ambitious firm.
You won’t inherit a pre-existing client bank; instead, you will develop your portfolio through:

• High- quality firm-generated enquiries, supported by ongoing investment in marketing

• Your own professional activity, including networking, referrals and local presence

Any clients you already have —or generate through your own effort — are fully recognised through a transparent, KPI-based bonus structure. Advice is delivered both locally in the office and nationally via video call.

How You Will Work

• Primarily based in our Saffron Walden office, with scope for flexible home workingMeeting clients face to face and virtually

• Working a blend of firm-provided leads and relationships you originate

• Delivering advice within a well-established proposition and compliance framework

• Managing your own diary, pipeline and activity to build a sustainable ongoing portfolio of clients

• Use our systems, tools and established advice process to deliver compliant, holistic financial planning and ongoing client reviews

Key Responsibilities

• Build and grow a client base, converting firm-provided enquiries and your own network

• Develop strong, long-term client relationships built on trust, clarity and regular contact

• Translate clients’ ambition and concerns into personalised financial plans

• Provide regulated advice across pensions, investments, protection and retirement planning (within your competence and FCA permissions)

• Conduct regular ongoing reviews to ensure clients remain aligned with their goals

• Maintain comprehensive and compliant client records in line with FCA requirements and internal procedures

• Meet all CPD, competence and regulatory obligations required of a financial adviser

Key Skills and Attributes

• Exceptional interpersonal skills: able to listen deeply, build rapport quickly and communicate with clarity

• Confident discussing financial goals, risks, priorities and trade-offs in a calm, professional and reassuring manner

• Level 4 Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning (or close to completing)

• Comfortable and motivated to build a client base over time, supported by firm-provided leads and structured processes

• Professional, organised and reliable, with a preference for being office-based while retaining flexibility

• Within a reasonable commute of Saffron Walden

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Compensation

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience and qualifications

• KPI-based bonus structure

Compliance and Regulatory Note

This is a regulated advice role. All activity must comply with:

• FCA Conduct of Business (COBS)

• Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SM&CR)

• FCA Principles for Businesses and Consumer Duty

• Piccadilly Wealth’s internal compliance and advice framework

• Ongoing training, CPD and competence requirements
   

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