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M&G plc

Paraplanning Manager

M&G plc

Paraplanning Manager responsible for leading a team and delivering financial planning strategies at M&G. Supporting around 150 advising partners within the growing network.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeHuddersfield • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Facilitate onboarding and capability development for new and existing paraplanners.
  • Conduct quality assurance reviews of paraplanning cases, providing feedback and monitoring of quality outcomes.
  • Manage clear accountabilities and stretching work objectives across the team, recognising successes and following processes to manage performance.
  • Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for product and process knowledge, supporting colleagues in resolving complex queries.
  • Conduct quality analysis and research to arrive at the most suitable outcome for the client.
  • Undertake whole of market research on new and existing clients using FE Analytics, Cashflow modelling and in-house research tools.
  • Engage with stakeholders across the business to deliver a great experience for our teams, our Partners and our Clients, managing conflict and using influencing skills where required.
  • Strong people management for the paraplanning team, with accountability for influencing performance and delivering structured development to improve team and individual capability.
  • Keep up to date with the latest industry knowledge in order to support advisers and communicate this effectively with the team.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Relevant professional qualification (CII Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning or suitable alternative at Level 4 or above) is essential for the role.
  • Previous Paraplanning or Advice experience essential.
  • Detailed knowledge of assessing suitability of complex advice outcomes.
  • Detailed knowledge of Pension and Investment products is essential to the role.
  • Working knowledge of Risk, Compliance and Advice in UK financial services.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to form effective working relationships.
  • Flexibility and adaptability in a changing environment.
  • Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills to be able to work to multiple competing deadlines.
  • A good knowledge of private wealth products.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • At M&G, we’re committed to helping you thrive and supporting your wellbeing, both at work and beyond.
  • Our benefits are designed to help you balance your professional and personal life, while planning confidently for your future.
  • Our UK benefits include:
  • A valuable pension scheme of 18%, with 13% made up of Employer Contributions and 5% Employee Contributions.
  • We offer Share Save and our Share Incentive Plan.
  • Access to financial wellbeing and support services.
  • 38 days annual leave including bank holidays, with the opportunity to purchase up to 5 extra days.
  • Additional flexibility through our Time Off When You Need It policy.
  • Our market leading Inspiring Families policy includes comprehensive support and paid parental leave covering maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and paternity leave.
  • Health & Protection cover including Private Healthcare, Critical Illness cover and Life Assurance for you, with family options.

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Hard Skills & Tools
quality assurancecapability developmentcashflow modellingmarket researchcomplex advice assessmentpension productsinvestment productsrisk managementcompliancefinancial advice
Soft Skills
people managementcommunicationinterpersonal skillsflexibilityadaptabilityorganisationprioritisationinfluencing skillsconflict managementstakeholder engagement
Certifications
CII Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning