Shane Henderson
Bridgeman Downs
Summary
Senior Financial Services Professional with comprehensive expertise in Financial Planning and Superannuation. Demonstrates a proven track record of regulatory compliance, consistently achieving performance targets while delivering exceptional client service. Possesses strong presentation and communication skills, adept at engaging diverse stakeholders and navigating cross-cultural environments. Highly organized with the ability to meet stringent deadlines and maintain adherence to compliance standards..
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Assurance Specialist
Australian Retirement Trust
2023 - Current
- Review and assess advice prepared by Financial Advisers and representatives for quality and compliance.
- Monitor and supervise personal and general advice across multiple channels, including online advice.
- Provide recommendations and support remediation of identified advice quality issues.
- Record findings and incidents in risk management systems (e.g., Archer) to maintain a low-risk environment.
- Build strong relationships with adviser team leaders and key stakeholders.
- Contribute to improving supervision, review, and remediation procedures, policies, and templates.
- Participate in calibration sessions to ensure consistent review standards.
- Generate advice quality reports and perform related administrative tasks.
Senior Paraplanner
Logiro Unchartered
01.2020 - 2023
- Preparation of high-quality compliant Statement of Advice and Record of Advice documents.
- Investment and personal insurance product research.
- Ensuring compliance requirements are met throughout the entire advice process and coaching advisers on legislative and licensee professional standards requirements.
- Management of client monthly reporting.
- Management of client data and data feeds through Xplan.
- Basic Xplan template coding.
Paraplanner
QInvest (QSuper)
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Preparation of Statement of Advice documents in a timely and compliant manner and meet KPIs.
- Liaising with Financial Advisers and Compliance to ensure appropriate advice is provided to clients and discuss alternative strategies that could provide additional value.
- Assisting other Paraplanners with technical questions.
- Educating advisers on legislative requirements and adherence to QInvest professional standards.
Financial Adviser/Senior Paraplanner
Archimedes Financial Planning
01.2012 - 01.2019
- Provide financial advice on wealth creation (both superannuation and non-superannuation) personal insurance and estate planning.
- Supervise the back-office advice process and management of staff, as well as being one of the main decision makers for Archimedes actively managed investment portfolios.
- Improve the back-office functions, including the policies and procedures for onboarding new clients, as well as the six-monthly review process for existing clients.
- Prepare and audit advice documents, including Statement of Advice and Record of Advice, and make changes as necessary. Coaching staff members
Education
Master of Financial Planning - High-Distinction
Deakin University
01-2022
ASX Accredited Listed Product Adviser Program -
Kaplan
01-2015
Advanced Diploma - Financial Planning
Kaplan
01-2014
Cavendish & ICFS Specialist SMSF Course - High-Distinction
Cavendish
01-2012
Bachelor of Commerce - Economics
University of Canterbury
01-2002
Skills
- Financial Services Legislation
- Compliance
- Analytical & Problem-Solving
- Staff Training and Coaching
- Stakeholder Management
- Customer Service Expertise
- Resilience & Time Management
- Communication Skills
- Investigative & Detailed-Oriented
Timeline
Senior Paraplanner
Logiro Unchartered
01.2020 - 2023
Paraplanner
QInvest (QSuper)
01.2019 - 01.2020
Financial Adviser/Senior Paraplanner
Archimedes Financial Planning
01.2012 - 01.2019
Assurance Specialist
Australian Retirement Trust
2023 - Current
Master of Financial Planning - High-Distinction
Deakin University
ASX Accredited Listed Product Adviser Program -
Kaplan
Advanced Diploma - Financial Planning
Kaplan
Cavendish & ICFS Specialist SMSF Course - High-Distinction
Cavendish
Bachelor of Commerce - Economics
University of Canterbury