Financial Adviser jobs in Durham

Job Title: Financial Adviser - SJP

Location: Sunderland

Basic Salary: £50,000, OTE £70,000

Hours: 4 day working week

About our client and the role:

Swarm Recruitment are delighted to be working alongside an established and growing financial advisory practice. Based in the North East, with a strong reputation for providing high-quality, personalised financial advice and building long-term client relationships, they manage a significant and growing client base of individuals, families and owner-managed businesses.

As part of their continued growth, they are looking for an experienced Financial Adviser to join the team. This is an excellent opportunity for a client-focused adviser who enjoys building lasting relationships, managing their own client base and developing new business. Experience working with business owners or commercial clients would be particularly advantageous. You’ll join a supportive, established team with a strong focus on professional development, collaboration and delivering excellent client outcomes.

Salary and Benefits:

• £50,000 basic salary
• 20%/50% commission based on salary validation threshold achieved (1x or 2x respectively )
• £70,000 OTE
• Established client bank
• Parking
• 25 days per annum, plus bank holidays
• Pension Contribution 5%
• Private Medical Insurance
• DIS x 4

Working Hours & location:

• 4 day working week - rotating days off across the weeks
• 8am - 6pm or 8.30am - 5.30pm
• 3 days working in the office to establish and maintain the team culture, 1 days working from home

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years experience as a Financial Advisor/Wealth Advisor
• Experience advising across investments, pension, protection, IHT & Estate planning
• Commercial Clients (desirable): Experience advising business owners, company directors or commercial clients, with an understanding of both business and personal financial planning.
• Proven track record of delivering strong client outcomes
• Commercially minded, relationship-driven, and values-led
• Ambitious, professional, and motivated to build a long-term career
• Excellent rapport and relationship building skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications:

• Level 4 Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning (CII, CISI, or equivalent)
• CAS status

Role Responsibilities:

• Manage a client base of approximately 250 households (300 clients)
• Provide comprehensive, client-focused financial advice tailored to individual needs and objectives.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships, ensuring continuity of service.
• Conduct regular client reviews and identify opportunities for further financial planning.
• Actively develop existing relationships and generate new business opportunities.
• Prepare clear, accurate and compliant advice and suitability reports.
• Ensure all advice meets FCA and company regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate client records and documentation.
• Work effectively with paraplanners, administrators and the wider team.
• Keep up to date with legislation, regulation and market developments.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to the strong team culture.

By applying for this position, you agree for your data to be stored by Swarm Recruitment until notice is given by you for it to be removed. Your data will only be used for the purposes intended. Our Data Protection Policy will be forwarded to you if requested.

Pay: £50,000.00-£70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance

Experience:

• Financial Adviser: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning (required)
• Competent Adviser Status (CAS) (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sunderland SR5