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Senior Paraplanner

Senior Paraplanner

My FortressMetro Manila, PH
20 days ago
Job description

ZigZag is looking for a Senior Paraplanner to join our team!

  • You must be willing to report onsite from Monday to Friday, 7am to 4pm / 6am to 3pm Manila Time. The office is located in Ortigas, Pasig City.
  • With relocation package!

Due to increasing adviser demand and the need for stronger leadership in our paraplanning division, we are seeking a Head of Paraplanning / Senior Paraplanner to lead our growing team. This is a hands-on leadership role that combines strategic oversight with daily SOA production

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

  • Personal SOA Production
  • Prepare 1 Statement of Advice (SOA) or Strategy Preparation per day (approx. 3-4 hours)
  • Ensure personal SOAs meet compliance and quality standards
  • Paraplanning Team Leadership
  • Liaise directly with advisers to manage SOA requests and expectations
  • Review adviser strategies for completeness and feasibility before allocation
  • Manage the schedule and workload of 6 paraplanners
  • Ensure a 3–5 business day turnaround for all SOAs
  • Provide guidance, feedback, and upskilling to paraplanners
  • Contribute to team growth through recruitment input, training, and process improvements
  • Monitor and ensure delivery against productivity and quality KPIs
  • Supported By
  • A dedicated Financial Planning Administration Team to assist with data entry, client record updates, and policy research
  • An Internal Compliance Officer to provide oversight, guidance, and support on regulatory standards and AFSL obligations
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications & Skills

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in paraplanning within the Australian financial planning industry
  • Proven experience managing paraplanning workflows or teams
  • Strong knowledge of superannuation, insurance, retirement planning, and investment strategies
  • Demonstrated ability to balance competing adviser deadlines
  • Deep familiarity with Australian financial products, legislation, and compliance
  • Proficiency in Xplan or IFF, including : WealthSolver, Risk Researcher, XTOOLS+ Calm (retirement modelling)
  • Experience with tools such as ProductRex, Omnium, Fin365
  • Strong written and verbal English communication skills
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Exceptional attention to detail and ability to interpret technical information
  • Proactive in identifying opportunities to improve paraplanning workflows and team efficiency, with a strong interest in leveraging technology and automation to enhance the quality, consistency, and turnaround of advice documents
  • Willingness to learn and upskill on more complex advice types
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