Charles Stanley

Financial Planner

Charles Stanley  •  Edinburgh, GB (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

About the job:

Are you an experienced Financial Planner ready to take the next step in your career? We're looking for technically strong, client-focused Financial Planners to help develop our growing team.

This is a hands-on role where you'll provide high-quality financial planning to clients of Raymond James.

In this role there is no requirement for a pre-existing client bank

What You’ll Do:

  • Deliver expert financial planning and wealth management advice to private clients.
  • Build and develop a client bank using external sources (solicitors, accountants etc.) and by developing new relationships both internally with Investment Managers, as well as through external referrals and personal contacts.
  • Mentor other team members, supporting complex cases and driving professional development.
  • Act as a technical resource and second opinion for planners across Raymond James.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure outstanding client outcomes.
  • Contribute to the development of advice standards and planning propositions.

What You Bring:

  • Level 6 CII (or equivalent) qualification. Chartered status, or working towards, preferred.
  • At least 5 years of experience delivering holistic financial planning advice.
  • Strong technical knowledge in pensions, tax, IHT, trusts, and protection planning.
  • Proven leadership or mentoring experience.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

What We Offer:

  • A collaborative, values-driven culture where integrity and client-first thinking are paramount.
  • The opportunity to shape a growing service within a respected and stable firm.

At Raymond James, we:

  • Put clients first – always.
  • Act with integrity – doing what’s right, not what’s easy.
  • Think long term – building a stable, responsible future.
  • Value independence – celebrating individuality and encouraging innovation.

About Us:

Raymond James is a wealth management firm focused on providing trusted advice and tailored, personalised investment services. We believe if we do what’s right for clients, we’ll help them achieve success while also realising our own. Our parent company, Raymond James Financial, has been doing the same in the US for over six decades. Raymond James is listed on the NYSE, is a Fortune 500 company, and is included in the S&P 500.

Charles Stanley

About Charles Stanley

Charles Stanley, part of Raymond James Wealth Management, is one of the UK’s leading Wealth Management firms, providing bespoke investment portfolios and tailored financial advice at every stage of your financial journey. Our focus on clients has endured since the foundation of Charles Stanley in 1792. Working with individuals, charities, institutions, and professional advisers, we have created financial security for many tens of thousands of people. With a network of over 20 offices across the UK, we place great importance on providing our clients with the highest standard of service.

About Raymond James Wealth Management

Raymond James Wealth Management comprises Raymond James and Charles Stanley. Assets under management and administration (AUMA) of the combined UK wealth management group stand at £46.8bn (as at 30 June 2025). Our US parent company, Raymond James Financial, was established in 1962 and is a is a leading diversified financial services company. It has $1.64tn (as at 30 June 2025) assets under administration and supports approx. 8,800 wealth managers.

Industry
Finance & Insurance
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
London, GB
Year Founded
Unknown
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