Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning Leadership:

- Lead the Financial Planning function and ensure consistent delivery of high-quality financial plans across all client segments.

- Review and oversee complex financial plans, portfolio strategies, retirement planning, ESOP diversification, cash flow analysis, and asset allocation recommendations.

- Establish planning frameworks, quality standards, and best practices across the organization.

- Act as the final escalation point for complex planning and portfolio-related matters.

Team Leadership & Capability Development:

- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Financial Planning team.

- Conduct regular quality reviews, coaching sessions, and capability development initiatives.

- Participate in hiring, succession planning, performance management, and talent development.

- Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, continuous learning, and client-centricity.

Operational Excellence & Strategic Initiatives:

- Design and continuously improve financial planning processes, SOPs, workflows, and service standards.

- Drive the adoption of technology, automation, and AI-enabled workflows to enhance planning quality, productivity, and overall client experience.

- Work closely with Product and Technology teams to strengthen the financial planning platform and advisory ecosystem.

- Own the key performance indicators (KPIs) of the Financial Planning function, including planning quality, turnaround time, client satisfaction, operational efficiency, and process adherence.

- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance scalability and operational excellence.

Client Advisory & Stakeholder Management:

- Support Financial Planning Advisors in handling complex HNI and UHNI client engagements.

- Participate in strategic client meetings wherever required.

- Provide guidance on portfolio restructuring, retirement planning, taxation, asset allocation, succession planning, and global investment strategies.

- Collaborate with Research, Tax, Global Investments, Operations, and other stakeholders to deliver holistic financial advice.

Governance & Compliance:

- Ensure all financial planning activities comply with SEBI-RIA regulations and internal governance standards.

- Maintain robust documentation, review frameworks, and audit readiness.

- Continuously monitor regulatory developments and strengthen internal advisory processes.

Key Requirements:

- Deep understanding of holistic financial planning and wealth management.

- Strong expertise in portfolio construction, asset allocation, retirement planning, taxation, risk management, and investment products.

- Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams.

- Strong process orientation with experience in building scalable advisory operations.

- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.

- Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.

- High attention to detail with a strong focus on quality, governance, and client experience.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, financial planning tools, and portfolio management platforms.

- Strong understanding of SEBI-RIA regulations and advisory best practices.

Qualification:

- MBA / Postgraduate in Finance (Mandatory)

- NISM XA & XB (Mandatory)

- CFP / CFA / CWM will be an added advantage.

- Minimum 8+ years of experience in Financial Planning, Wealth Management, Advisory, or Investment Consulting.

- Minimum 4+ years of experience leading and managing Financial Planning or Advisory teams.

- Experience working with HNI/UHNI clients and building scalable advisory processes will be preferred.

Preferences:

- Location: Mumbai

- Team management skills are a must apart from JD mandates

- Alt Saturday off