My client is seeking a young professional Paraplanner who is a finance expert. The primary role will be to support and assist financial planners. The candidates goal for the long term will be to become aFinancial Advisor. The position is based in Durban North.Job purpose/mandateThe candidate will assist financial planners and advisers with their daily job duties and supportfinancial planners in interacting with clients more effectively. The candidate will be responsible for carrying out a lot of the background work required for clients who want to help with financial planning.Specific duties and responsibilities Conducting Administrative Tasks: answering calls, replying to emails, scheduling appointments, organising client records and data entries. Offering Recommendations: assist in researching investment options, analysing data and providing recommendations and insight to financial planners for the planning process. Writing Financial Reports: prepare analytical reports based on financial data and research so financial planners can make informed decisions and communicate effectively with clients. Supporting Client Projections: help create financial projections and reports for clients, indirectly support financial planners in their client interactions. Conducting thorough research: facilitating compliance checks, creating suitability reports andanswering any technical queries put forward by the client.Desired expectations and qualifications: Matric A bachelors degree in finance or a related field. Must have completed Certified Financial Planning CFPExpectations Establishing performance goals and objectives.  Candidate should be meticulous, analytical and process driven Strong research skills and the ability to summarize information