Financial Planner Job Description

A financial planner is an individual or firm that helps individuals or businesses manage their money.

A financial planner may recommend investments, savings programs, or other sources of funds.

A financial planner may work with individuals with large amounts of wealth, such as business owners, or those with more modest incomes.

Financial planners are financial experts.

They can help you balance your needs and wants, and then create a financial plan that will allow you to make those goals a reality.

Job Brief:

We’re looking for a Financial Planner to help us save for our future. We want someone who can help us create a budget and stick to it, as well as offer advice on investing and saving money.

Financial Planner Duties:

• Invest in knowledge and capabilities
• Provide updated financial information to management on a regular basis
• Review financial data and recommend accounting procedures that comply with industry guidelines
• Provide financial advice and support
• Develop and maintain organizational accounting information systems
• Develop and maintain strategic financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting systems
• Identify and analyze trends, risks, and opportunities
• Develop reports for management, clients, and the public
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
• Research, develop, and implement financial policies and procedures
• Expand organization’s finance function

Financial Planner Responsibilities:

• Regularly assess, evaluate, and recommend specific financial, investment, and insurance solutions to address business and personal concerns of clients
• Apply valuation methods and analysis of financial statements to determine feasible strategies for value enhancement and enhancement to client portfolios
• Develop investment strategies and recommend appropriate asset allocation strategies for new and existing clients, including determining appropriate tax treatment
• Develop Portfolio Risk Management Strategies including alternative investments and risk management techniques, including contingency planning, insurance, and estate planning
• Research financial markets and economic conditions, and ensure the timely and accurate preparation and presentation of investment portfolios
• Develop and maintain in-depth understanding of all investment products, services, and providers
• Assist with business plan development, first-quarter projections, and presentations
• Maintain client account books and records
• Provide recommendations regarding retirement plan design, implementation, and distribution
• Provide financial planning services, including cash flow analysis, investment analysis,

Requirements And Skills:

• Proven experience working with financial institutions in financial planning and analysis
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, or related field
• 3+ years in financial planning and analysis
• Working knowledge of financial planning software, including Microsoft Excel
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Worked as a team player

[Company Name] is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We encourage applications from all people regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and age. We also encourage veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply.