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Associated Advisory Practices (AAP) is a service orientated group that provides back office functions to boutique AFSL holders.

AAP is looking to appoint an experienced professional to fill the role of Compliance Consultant available in our Victorian Office.

The Compliance Consultant will work closely with AFSL holders in Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia, to support their existing compliance function by training, performing audits, handling queries and guiding them through regulatory changes as they occur in the industry.

To be considered for this role you will have;

• Experience in Financial Planning/Paraplanning or Consulting.
• Excellent Communication and Presentation Skills.
• RG146 Compliance with either a background in Compliance, Law, Insurance or Financial Services will be highly regarded.

This is an excellent opportunity to join the highly successful Professional Investment Services Group of Companies who will provide you with a great career path, a fantastic work environment and a supportive management team. You must have previous experience in a similar role with your RG146 qualification as a minimum, excellent attention to detail and strong computer skills.

If you are looking for a new career opportunity and would like to work with a great team, apply to join our Company NOW!

For more information about this position, please contact us using the details below:

Contact: Cherie Painter, National Manager - Human Resources      Email: cheriep@profinvest.com.au      Telephone: 07 5574 0244

To contribute to the ongoing success of our Dealer Group, we are implementing a centralised software solution. Joining part of this small team, you will have the opportunity to grow and be involved in systems project design and delivery from the ground level with potential role expansion as the offering gains momentum.

Your work will involve all aspects of delivering high standards of professional software support to our clients, including fielding queries, arranging software demonstrations, reconciling license fees, performing data-feed administration and maintaining the product database.

To be eligible you should ideally demonstrate:

• Demonstrated knowledge of the financial services industry
• RG 146 accreditation preferable but not essential
• Strong computer and technical skills
• Energy, flexibility and teamwork orientation
• Strong communication and relationship building skills together with a desire to contribute and take responsibility
• Xplan and/or COIN experience highly desirable

We are looking for a dedicated professional who has had experience in CSO roles within the financial services sector. This role may also suit a recent graduate from either IT or Financial Planning Faculties who have a keen interest to join the finance industry in systems administration.

For a successful, integral and enthusiastic professional, this is an excellent opportunity to join a great team and progressive Group.

For more information about this position, please contact us using the details below:

Contact: Cherie Painter, National Manager - Human Resources      Email: hr@profinvest.com.au      Telephone: 07 5574 0244

PG&A Financial Solutions is a well established financial planning practice that provides Financial Planning, Investment, Superannuation and Lending Advice to a wide range of clients.

Working as part of a small but growing team of friendly professionals the role will suit an individual who is interested in financial planning administration. The successful person will be involved in ongoing client support, financial planner support and general office administration functions.

In this role you will primarily be responsible for:

Preparation of client investment reports

Upholding our high standards of compliance

Assist in producing SoA’s for new and existing clients

Preparing for client meetings

Answering client queries

All other general administration duties as required

To be successful in this role you must have:

Experience as an Administrator/Client Service Officer in a Financial Planning office

Knowledge of Xplan would be highly regarded

Completion of RG146 would be highly regarded

Statement of Advice experience would be highly regarded but not essential

Excellent attention to detail and exceptional organisational skills

A strong work ethic and good time management skills

Strong customer service skills

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written


This is a great opportunity for a friendly professional person with energy, drive and enthusiasm.

To be considered for this role please email your cover letter and resume to:

Claire Kemm
PG&A Financial Solutions
claire@pgafs.com.au

All submissions are held with absolute discretion.

For more information about this position, please contact us using the details below:

Contact: Claire Kemm      Email: claire@pgafs.com.au     

Professional Investment Services is one of Australia’s Largest Financial Services Dealer Groups and is searching for a new star Branch Development Manager to join the lending side of our business. Situated in our office based in North Sydney, you will be servicing the entire New South Wales region.

Reporting directly to the GM your focus will be to:

• Deliver and coordinate all services and/or group products to our clients
• Liaise with lenders and expand the network by recruiting new mortgage writers to the business
• Assist existing accountants, advisers and brokers achieve their goals
• Keep abreast of all industry research, products and changes and involvement in other industry activities as required, and
• Conduct client meetings; facilitating and implementing Business Programs

The ideal applicant will have:

• Previous experience in Lending, Mortgage Writing or Business Development
• Excellent organisational and presentation skills
• Ability to form strong relationships with clients
• The ability to drive growth through your creative thinking and determination to succeed.

In exchange from all of your hard work and loyalty to the company you will be provided with a generous salary package plus uncapped bonuses. In addition to this you will also be provided with outstanding support and resources to enable you to exceed at the role over 100%.

To apply for this challenging role please email your application to Professional Investment Services, Human Resources: hr@profinvest.com.au.

For more information about this position, please contact us using the details below:

Contact: Cherie Painter, National Manager - Human Resources      Email: hr@profinvest.com.au      Telephone: 07 5574 0244

As a leading and progressive Financial Services Group, we are seeking an experienced Administrator/Event Coordinator to support our Business Development team and continue to build our successful reputation by offering our advisers a personalised and committed service.

In the role, your duties will include:

Event Coordination including the organisation of functions and seminars

Assist our clients who are Financial Planners and Accountants in growing and improving their businesses.

Answer client queries in a pleasant manner

Promote the extensive range of services and products of the Group

Make appointments on behalf of the Business Development Managers

The successful applicant will have:

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Customer focus and professional presentation

Strong computer skills and attention to detail.

Experience in the financial services industry is preferred but not required. You will also have a keen interest in studying for a Diploma of Financial Services.

You will report to the State Manager and Business Development Managers and will be the main point of contact for our clients. In return for your hard work this his role offers you the opportunity to work with a growing organisation in a friendly team environment.

If you are looking for a great career growth opportunity, apply to join us NOW!

Forward your resume to: hr@profinvest.com.au or call 07 5574 0244 for more information.

Visit www.profinvest.com.au for further information.

For more information about this position, please contact us using the details below:

Contact: Cherie Painter      Email: hr@profinvest.com.au      Telephone: 07 5574 0244

Professional Investment Services is one of the largest Dealer Groups in Australia. We have claimed this through our commitment to providing extensive, quality services to our network members and maintaining strong strategic relationships with our product providers. As part of our continued growth, we are seeking a graduate accountant with 1 years experience to join our Finance Division.

Working within a corporate team of 12, you will be responsible for:

Completing data-entry/processing or payments/receipts, General Journals and reconciliations

Investigating and resolving discrepancies with reconciliations and customer queries

Participating in cross-training into Accounts Receivable/Payable functions and assisting our Accountants where required

Completing monthly reporting and balance sheet reconciliations, forecasts and cash-flows

Assisting with preparation of BAS, payroll tax, FBT and income tax returns

Assisting with preparation of half-year and

Assisting with annual budget preparation.

This role would ideally suit a graduate from Commerce/Accounting fields, keen to develop their skills for a long-term career in management / corporate accounting. Minimum 1 years experience required.

To apply, please forward your resume and cover letter to hr@profinvest.com.au
Visit www.profinvest.com.au for further information on the Professional Investment Group of Companies.

For more information about this position, please contact us using the details below:

Contact: Cherie Painter      Email: hr@profinvest.com.au      Telephone: 07 5574 0244

As one of the most successful Financial Planning practices within the Professional Investment Services network an opportunity like this doesn't come around often.

We are seeking a qualified and preferably experienced Para-planner.

In the role, you will:
•Work directly with three top Financial Planners
•Produce simple to complex advice documents, SOA's ROA's
•Implement strategies, perform trades
•Conduct product & market research
•Focus on upholding high standards of compliance
•Have mentoring, training and facilitation of your personal development

The right candidate will have high level computer skills in Microsoft Office and experience in either Xplan or COIN software would be advantagous. You will need to have completed the Diploma of Financial planning or simliar qualifications.

This role forms part of a team and previous Para-planning experience would be an advantage. Examples of Advice Documents written by you will be required and having a comprehensive grasp of the english language is mandatory.

The successful candidate will be able to develop through external & internal training and possibly progress into a Financial Planner position.

If you are looking for a great career growth opportunity and would like to work in a new team environment, apply to join our practice NOW!

Forward your resume to: Sam Higgie at officemanager@citadelwealth.com.au
For further Company information, visit www.profinvest.com.au

For more information about this position, please contact us using the details below:

Contact: Sam Higgie      Email: officemanager@citadelwealth.com.au     

We are Australian Loan Company (ALCo), a subsidiary Company of Professional Investment Services, one of Australia’s largest financial services organisations, and we are seeking a Branch Support Officer to join our rapidly growing Mortgage Aggregation Company based on the Gold Coast.

In the role, you will be assisting our clients who are mortgage brokers to grow and improve their businesses. You will be involved in answering client queries, coordinating seminars and other functions, promoting the services and products of the Group and making all appointments on behalf of the Business Development Managers.

Working closely with and acting as support to our two Development Managers in Queensland, you will be the main point of contact for our clients. As a result you will gain extensive hands on industry experience.

To be considered you will have excellent communication skills, some exposure to lending, strong administrative and computer skills, attention to detail and experience in the financial services industry is preferred.

To pursue this opportunity please send your resume with cover letter to hr@profinvest.com.au.

For further information please visit: www.ausloanco.com.au

For more information about this position, please contact us using the details below:

Contact: Cherie Painter      Email: hr@profinvest.com.au      Telephone: 07 5574 0244

Professional Investment Services is at the forefront of dealer services around the globe and with a newly re-defined compliance regime, now is the time to join us in this role and be a key driver in re-shaping and strengthening our position in the financial services arena.

We are seeking an experienced compliance professional to be based at our corporate head office on the Gold Coast who has solid experience in building and managing effective monitoring and supervision programs in the Australian regulatory environment coupled with RG146 and a degree in a relevant discipline.

Your key accountabilities will be
•Plan, manage and oversee the audit team and program and develop targeted audit programs as part of the remedial action process.
•Identify systemic issues and create action plans, involving key stakeholders for the rectification of issues.
•Identify & help develop training campaigns in accordance with legislative changes to present to the wider adviser audience.
•Manage and report all breaches in accordance with stated policy.
•Manage and review conflicts of interest in line with stated policy
•Participate as a member of the Professional Standards Council and Services Leadership Team.

To be successful in this role, it is necessary you possess the following key attributes:
•Excellent time management, planning and prioritisation skills
•High level computer skills
•Excellent communication skills to enable effective liaison with people from various backgrounds
•Ability to complete projects from commencement through to conclusion in accordance with stated target timeframes
•Strong ability to build and maintain relationships
•Ability to identify and resolve issues in an appropriate and timely manner
•Able to manage teams and individual staff members appropriately and build an effective and inclusive team culture

To apply for this role, please forward your resume and cover letter outlining your current circumstances and preferences, to hr@profinvest.com.au or call Cherie Painter, National Manager – Human Resources on 07 5574 0244.

For more information about this position, please contact us using the details below:

Contact: Cherie Painter      Email: hr@profinvest.com.au      Telephone: 07 5574 0244

Professional Investment Services is well known in the financial services arena as a Company that continues to re-invent itself to suit the challenges and demands of this competitive and complex environment in which we work – today is no different. We are seeking a qualified person to join us in this National Management role based on the Gold Coast. This is a fantastic and exciting opportunity as this role has overall responsibility for our entire suite of continuing professional development programs, initial accreditation and appointment process, compliance communication and para-planning service.

To work well in this role, you are required to have RG146 accreditation coupled with a degree in business/commerce or equivalent and have demonstrated experience in the financial planning industry in planning roles.

An outline of the key role accountabilities include:
•Overseeing the entire suite of ongoing education programs for advisers, practice staff and accountants including the coordination and delivery of these programs
•Managing the status of adviser continuing professional development
•Overseeing the end-to-end appointment and accreditation process
•Developing and leading the in-house para-planning service
•Openly and effectively communicate on compliance related issues with Advisers and their teams
•Managing key stakeholder relationships
•Working closely with our top practices with respect to key areas of accountability

To discuss this role in confidence, please contact Cherie Painter, National Manager – Human Resources and to apply, please forward a cover letter outlining your interest in this role and your current circumstances, together with your resume by Friday the 29th January 2010.

For further information on the Professional Investment Services Group of Companies, please visit www.profinvest.com.au.

For more information about this position, please contact us using the details below:

Contact: Cherie Painter      Email: hr@profinvest.com.au      Telephone: 07 5574 0244

About US!
Due to anticipated growth & opportunities our company is in need of a pro-active & mature minded financial planning assistant to support a team of financial planners.

We are a boutique financial planning company based on the lower North Shore at Willoughby North close to public transport.
Our company offers high level advice across Investments, Superannuation/Risk and SMSF.
We are also a part of Australia's largest dealer group, Professional Investment Services.

About YOU!
Working as part of a small but growing team of friendly professionals the role will suit an individual who is interested in financial planning administration.

As the sole financial planning assistant you will be responsible for:
-Act as a support person to the Financial Planning team
-Providing assistance in pre- and post-planning duties - including plan implementation
-Maintaining and updating client files using Xplan software
-Respond to client queries, online, by phone
-Generation insurance quotes
-General Administration duties including meet and greet, answering phones and some diary management.

To be successful in this role you must have:
-2-3 years experience as an Administrator/ Client Service Officer in Financial Planning
-RG146 compliant (desirable)
-Excellent communication skills both written and verbal (be fluent in English)
-Strong customer service skills
-Excellent attention to detail and exceptional organisational skills
-Microsoft suite (inc excel, word, power-point, and outlook
-Xplan knowledge (desirable)

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to join a family friendly company who is flexible yet success driven but most of all FUN!

Don’t miss out! Apply NOW!
Please ensure you include a covering letter with your C.V on application.

At apply please email Izabella Hyde at ihyde@bluechipwealth.com.au

Previous applicants need not apply

For more information about this position, please contact us using the details below:

Contact: Izaballa Hyde      Email: ihyde@bluechipwealth.com.au