Financial Planning Specialist (Aberdeen)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Our people work differently depending on their jobs and needs. From hybrid working to flexible hours, we have plenty of options that help our people to thrive.
This role is based in the United Kingdom and as such all normal working days must be carried out in the United Kingdom.
Join us as a Specialist in Private Banking
- Youβll be managing the investment needs of our private banking customers, providing wealth management advice for wealth structuring, investments, bonds, and protection
- Our investment clients will look to you as a trusted advisor to develop and deliver their holistic wealth plans
- Hone your relationship management skills in an environment where we take a real investment in your development
In this key role, youβll be identifying high potential prospects and acquiring new criteria client relationships. Youβll use your communication skills and expert knowledge to deliver outstanding client service, every time. Weβll also look to you to build, manage and enhance the client relationship management process.
Youβll also be:
- Providing wealth management product advice and sales to customers in private wealth and private banking
- Keeping up-to-date with financial markets and macroeconomic news while being well informed of our markets and asset classes views
- Promoting our image, reputation and credibility to strengthen and leverage the brand while building opportunities
- Acting as a role model to private bankers in private wealth and private banking through exemplary new business development, client management and stewardship
- Making sure there is regulatory compliance and risk management for your portfolios
Itβs important that you hold a CISI Level 4 certificate, or equivalent. Youβll also hold investment skills, including expertise in detailed client profiling, risk analysis and asset allocation.
To succeed in this role youβll also have:
- Strong client relationship management skills
- Knowledge of macroeconomic environments and financial markets, with the ability to communicate views on these
- The ability to act as a representative in the marketplace
- Strong internal and external stakeholder management skills
If you need any adjustments to support your application, such as information in alternative formats or special requirements to access our buildings, or if youβre eligible under the Disability Confident Scheme please contact us and weβll do everything we can to help.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Banking & Lending
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Financial Planning Specialist (Aberdeen) roles across Coutts's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Banking & Lending.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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