http://jobs.ftadviser.com/marketing.aspxThe latest from FT Adviser Jobs.Copyright (C) Financial Times Business Limited5We are an expanding London based, FSA Authorised & Regulated Investment Advisor focusing on real estate development, private equity and debt financing which has taken on a number of joint venture mandates with national and international property developers. We structure investment funds, act as fund advisor and raise debt and equity for projects through institutions and IFA HNW clients, for a range of unique property investments and funds.  This represents an outstanding opportunity for entrepreneurial IFA sales professionals or those intermediaries who have established a network of investment IFAs in their respective areas and who are seeking control over their career, work time and earnings.http://jobs.ftadviser.com/job-detail.aspx?id=38562Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:23:06 GMTOur client is a leading product provider in the Corporate Pensions market and is seeking a talented Corporate Pensions Specialist to champion all aspects of its Group Pensions Technical Proposition, both internally and externally ensuring it continues to be seen as a leader in the DC Pensions market. Working within the Corporate Pensions Marketing Department, the role will be responsible for monitoring changes in legislation and market conditions, communicating this information to key individuals across the business and helping them to utilise the information to ensure the Company remains at the forefront of this important and growing market. The successful candidate will have an in depth knowledge of the UK Pensions environment including legislation, demographic and political change as well as a natural curiosity. You will be a good communicator (both written and oral). External communication will include writing for the trade press on Pension issues, as well as issuing communiqués to help the Company’s Intermediary Sales force. By helping intermediaries to understand the impact of changes and how they can utilise market knowledge to increase sales, you will position the company at the forefront of the industry. You will also be involved in design, development and maintenance of technical content of internal and external facing websites and provide other support for the sales force where required. To be considered for the role you will need to be able to demonstrate technical competence through professional qualifications (APMI or equivalent) as well as be able to demonstrate significant experience in a Technical Pensions role. If this role is of interest to you and you wish to be considered please send your CV to CV@paulharpersearch.co.uk quoting job reference PSH/2545 or call Paul Harper or Alison French on 0117 9200060.http://jobs.ftadviser.com/job-detail.aspx?id=37963Tue, 21 Oct 2008 11:29:36 GMTOur client is a major Life & pensions with an industry renowned technical support team. Operating within the marketing Division the team aims to be seen as a first port of call for IFAs & in house advisers seeking technical advice for all aspects of personal taxation and use of trusts in financial planning. It also provides support and advice to the company’s intermediary sales team to ensure it is able to maximise sales opportunities arising from changes in legislation. This is an interesting and challenging role requiring an individual with an interest in detail and legislation who also has the ability to express complex subjects in straightforward language by phone and in written form. Many backgrounds will be considered, including Consultancy, professional practices, IFAs or life offices however, you will need an excellent understanding of the regulatory regime, the ability work on your own initiative and to prioritise your time. Progress to AFPC is expected with G10 as a minimum requirement The company provides a generous benefits package & ongoing training as well as extensive career opportunities for ambitious individuals keen to progress. If you are interested in this role please email your CV to cv@paulharpersearch.co.uk quoting our reference PSH/2417 or call Paul Harper or Bridget Kenny-Levick on 0117 920 0060.http://jobs.ftadviser.com/job-detail.aspx?id=38196Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:09:54 GMTBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT/TRAINING MANAGER To train, develop and manager this clients contact centre. Responsible for the recruitment, training, development and ongoing supervision of a sales team whose main focus is the creation of sales opportunities for field based financial advisors, the successful candidate will be full FPC (or equivalent) with AFPC/Diploma statue welcomed. Working to develop relationships with prospective clients who have responded to an excellent marketing programme, this department plays an important part in the growth and success of the company, this Manager must ensure that the team under his/her direct control and supervisor work effectively and a compliantly within legal regulations and best practice. Only candidates who can demonstrate at least three years direct financial advisory experience, previous financial services sales supervision and good levels of sales production can be considered. Excellent salaried package with benefits & bonuses payable.http://jobs.ftadviser.com/job-detail.aspx?id=37666Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:07:21 GMTOur client is a leading UK Life Office with a global parent. As part of its chosen strategy to grow sales within the IFA market, the UK Account Manager sales force is supported by a team of Technical Sales Managers who provide training and support in Taxation, Trusts, Estate Planning and complex pre and post Retirement Planning. The role of Technical Sales Manager is to increase the technical capability of the Account Managers through centralised training, to promote the Company’s technical expertise through IFA workshops and seminars and to accompany Account Managers to IFA meetings to provide support on complex cases. To be considered for the role you will need to demonstrate a good understanding of the IFA market, ideally through experience as an Account Manager or IFA, plus be able to display a good working knowledge of Taxation and Trusts & pre and post Retirement Planning with an inquisitive mind and an interest in gaining further qualifications in due course. Most of all, you will understand the sales process and have a natural empathy with the Account Managers. You may well come from an Account Manager background and/or have experience as an IFA. Working from home and covering an area from Gloucestershire to Cornwall and across to South Wales, you will need to be organised and comfortable with undertaking extensive travel across the region. Rewards are designed to attract the best. If you wish to be considered for this role, please submit your CV to CV@paulharpersearch.co.uk quoting job reference PSH/2530 or call Paul Harper or Alison French on 0117 9200060.http://jobs.ftadviser.com/job-detail.aspx?id=37937Mon, 20 Oct 2008 14:55:29 GMTProduct Executive Bristol Circa £45,000 Due to the opening of a new office in Bristol, My Client is currently seeking a product executive to join the operations department. This role is critical to the delivery of high quality and wholly appropriate products, features and functionality to the target advisers and customers. You will also be responsible for providing the technical SIPP administration experience and performing some processing with the assistance of the other Operations Team members Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: Assist with co-ordinating key product management activities such as: oProduct specifications for new and existing products, oApplication of regulatory obligations in the context of the proposition, oInvestment menu maintenance, oCalculations support, including illustrations and cash flow modelling Assist with managing product pricing. Assist in resolving various product management problems and issues to ensure products remain compliant and competitive, and maintain customer and adviser satisfaction. Provide sales support as needed for the development of business, and developing close understanding of the requirements of the target market. Support Head of Product in various projects; in particular liaising with Systems and IT, Operations and Sales & Marketing teams in developing business requirements for product and proposition enhancements. To maintain a high level of regulatory and market awareness and detailed knowledge of relevant areas, including preparing analyses and impact assessments of key market and regulatory developments. Assist with monitoring, capturing and assessing competitor market offerings. Key Skills and Attributes Candidates must have an understanding of Wrap platforms and associated products and services. Specific expertise in ISAs, SIPPs and other individual and corporate pensions, onshore and offshore bonds, and a broad range of other investment, protection and mortgage products. Must be familiar with key investment vehicles such as OEICs, unit trusts, investment trusts, and a range of listed securities. Applicants must have : Detailed understanding and demonstrable experience in retail financial services (UK) Product and Propositions development and maintenance, with particular experience in the IFA marketplace and delivering solutions and services to advisers, of using / designing financial planning tools. Excellent numeracy and analytical skills Have high degree of initiative and self motivation as part of a small team. Ability to operate as part of small team and handle multiple tasks and prioritise these effectively. Please view www.girm.co.uk for further Insurance opportunities. If your application is successful we will contact you to discuss the opportunity in more detail, within 48 hours of receiving your application. Due to the overwhelming application response we receive through various sources should you not hear from us within one week then please assume your application has been unsuccessful.http://jobs.ftadviser.com/job-detail.aspx?id=39285Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:45:29 GMTOur client is a niche product provider with expertise in the provision of Marketing Consultancy within Insurance & Financial Services fields. It specialises in distribution deals focused on the sale of own branded and joint branded insurance products via a series of joint ventures and partnerships with a variety of distributors. The role of Partnership Development Manager is to manage relationships with existing clients, helping them to maximise value from existing partnerships and identifying opportunities for further sales growth. Key aspects of the role include project management, product launches and development of new business propositions. While there is an element of new business development, most new clients are generated by referral through partner businesses. The role requires a variety of skills including relationship management and marketing. The successful candidate will be financial services professional with strong marketing skills A good business related degree plus qualifications from the Chartered Institute of Marketing are desirable but not essential. Experience in face-to-face relationship management would be an advantage. This is a rewarding role which could lead to further promotion opportunities within a fast growing successful organisation. If this is a role which interests you, please send your CV to cv@paulharpersearch.co.uk quoting ref. PSH/2555 or call Paul Harper, Bridget Kenny-Levick or Alison French on 0117 920 0060.http://jobs.ftadviser.com/job-detail.aspx?id=39081Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:51:48 GMTThis is a rare opportunity to build a national profile as the face of taxation and trusts within one of the UK’s most influential companies. Our client is a leading UK Financial Institution which offers a range of Asset Management and Tax Planning solutions to the investing public via a range of distribution channels. As a result of its desire to build its profile to support its various distribution channels, it is seeking an accomplished speaker to act as the face of the company in all matters involving Tax trusts and estate planning. This very important area of business and you will be supported by a department of individuals who also have specialist knowledge in this area. . Professionally qualified in financial planning or taxation and knowledgeable in personal tax & estate planning, the successful individual will have experience of presenting to audiences including IFAs, Life office Account Managers and/ or Bancassurance advisers, aiding them in marketing and advising people on Investment and Estate planning. You will also have experience of writing in the trade & consumer press on taxation and trust matters. This role will suit an individual from a range of backgrounds including marketing, technical training or advisory and current employment background may include a Life office or IFA, an accountancy firm, legal practice or tax consultancy. However, you will have the ability to convey complex information in a straightforward manner and be committed to becoming one of the best known individuals in the adviser marketplace. If you wish to be considered for this role, please submit your cv to cv@paulharpersearch.co.uk quoting ref PSH/2418 or call Paul Harper or Alison French on 0117 920 0060.http://jobs.ftadviser.com/job-detail.aspx?id=35965Thu, 4 Sep 2008 11:49:52 GMTAre you an experienced investment marketing / communication manager who is very flexible and can multi-task – especially in today’s topsy-turvy markets.  You will be originating communication content and managing very complicated advertising campaigns that are linked into emails / competitions etc.  Although you would not be handling RFPs directly, they would go through you and you would be drafting newsletters both for large investors and retail IFAs.  Some line management and agency management experienced involved too.http://jobs.ftadviser.com/job-detail.aspx?id=37351Tue, 7 Oct 2008 11:37:18 GMT