Senior Financial Planner

Job Summary

Fee Only Investment Advisers LLP is a SEBI registered Investment Advisor having a niche base of HNI financial planning clients within and outside India. The principal officer and partner Harsh Roongta is a well-known media personality who is an acknowledged expert on tax and personal finance matters. Harsh writes a fortnightly column in Business Standard called "Truth be Told" and also appears on various TV shows. Harsh is also a director and ex chair of the Association of Registered Investment Advisers (ARIA), Governing Council Member - Sahamati; He is a member of the AIF advisory committee formed by SEBI.

Company Profile Fee Only Investment Advisers LLP is a SEBI-registered Investment Advisor (RIA) following a fee-only, conflict-free advisory model, serving a niche base of HNI clients in India and globally. We help clients feel secure and confident in their life journeys, going beyond product-based advice. Our services include:

• Life-oriented financial planning
• Investor behaviour management
• Asset allocation
• Estate planning
• Tax advisory
• NRI-related services

Our fee structure is transparent, uniform, and publicly disclosed, reflecting our commitment to integrity and client-first advice:

We currently advise 71 client families with assets under advice of approximately 400 crores (average ~ 5 crores per client). Our team includes experienced financial planners supported by a strong para-planning and operations team, based in Mumbai. About Our Philosophy We help Clients make friends with money. Making friends with money helps resolve conflicts between goals, available resources, and risk-taking ability. We enable clients to relax and truly stop to smell the roses. A Key Attraction of the Role - Working with CA Harsh Roongta Harsh is one of India s most respected voices in personal finance.

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with him, including:

• Exposure to high-quality thinking in personal finance
• Learning how to handle complex, real-world client situations
• Mentorship grounded in clarity, ethics, and long-term perspective

For candidates serious about building (or rebuilding) a career in financial planning, this is a rare and meaningful learning environment.

Role Overview & Opportunity

We are looking for a Senior Financial Planner to join our team. This role is suitable for:

• Professionals currently working in financial planning, or
• Professionals returning to the workforce after a career break, for any reason

We value capability, maturity, and intent over linear career continuity. A well-considered break is not seen as a disadvantage. The role offers an opportunity to engage in pure, advice-driven financial planning-without sales pressures.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive financial plans tailored to client goals
• Serve as the primary relationship manager for assigned clients
• Independently handle client interactions and ongoing engagement
• Provide advice across investments, retirement, estate planning, and related areas
• Prepare clear, structured presentations for client discussions
• Review portfolio analysis, asset allocation, and client reporting
• Coordinate with internal teams and support client servicing
• Stay updated on financial products, regulations, and market developments
• Work closely with a team of experienced professionals
• Mentor Para Planners

What You Will NOT Be Required To Do

• No sales or business development responsibilities
• Compensation is not linked to revenue generation

Who We Are Looking For

• Around 5 years of relevant experience as a Financial Planner (can include experience prior to a career break)
• High level of empathy and listening ability
• Must be currently based in Mumbai
• Strong interest in financial planning
• Good analytical ability and practical financial understanding
• Comfortable working in a small, high-accountability environment

Required Qualifications

• CFP / CA / CFA (any one mandatory)
• NISM XA/XB is mandatory regulatory requirement

Work Structure (Important to Note)

• 5-day work week: Tuesday to Saturday
• Weekly off: Sunday & Monday
• Work mode: Hybrid (Work From Home plus Work From Office - BKC)
• Saturday physical office attendance is mandatory

This structure is integral to how we operate and is non-negotiable.

Benefits/Why This Role Works Well for Returning Professionals

• No sales pressure-focus on thinking, advice, and client outcomes
• Opportunity to re-engage with meaningful, intellectually engaging work
• Supportive team structure with strong back-end and peer collaboration
• Exposure to high-quality clients and real financial decision-making
• Learning-oriented environment with structured upskilling support
• A role that values judgment, maturity, and perspective
• Ethical, fee-only advisory environment

Next Step: Application Process

• Applicants are required to complete a short assessment (~ 60 minutes), followed by resume submission.
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an initial online interview discussion with CA Keval Sangoi (COO of the firm).
• Candidates who progress beyond this stage will be required to prepare a financial plan based on a case study and present it in person to Harsh Roongta.
• Following this, there will be a final discussion focused on your professional aspirations and long-term goals, before an offer is made to the selected candidate.
• The entire process is designed to be thorough and is expected to take approximately 3-4 weeks.

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