Job description:
Role Title: Associate Investment Manager
Division: RIM
Location: London
Contract: Permanent
About the Role
In this role you will support the Wealth & Investment team in managing client portfolios and delivering exceptional client service. Develops advanced investment knowledge, technical skills, and commercial acumen. Plays an active role in business development, building networks, and contributing to the firm’s growth. This role builds on the foundation established as a Trainee, with increasing responsibility and autonomy, and prepares the individual for progression to Investment Manager and beyond.
What you’ll be responsible for
· Assists in managing client portfolios and lifecycle processes under supervision.
· Ensures suitability through real-time client engagement. Understands investment objectives to seek good client outcomes.
· Proactively engages with clients and intermediaries, resolving issues and enhancing client experience.
· Collaborates with Financial Planners, IFAs and other Rathbones services to deliver holistic outcomes.
Investment skills and technical development:
· Conducts investment research and contributes to team discussions.
· Assists with asset allocation, management of portfolios and ensuring they are managed to mandate.
· Progresses awareness and knowledge of Financial Planning, helping to identify potential areas for referral
· Improves team technological capability, being prepared to develop and share expertise.
About you
If you meet some of these criteria and are excited about the role, we encourage you to apply:
Clear understanding and articulation of Rathbones proposition, investment process and Research capabilities
· Proficiency in relevant IT systems with strong MS Excel Skills
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills
· Ability to explain complex concepts in simple terms.
· Awareness of regulatory environment and compliance standards.
· Client-centric and commercially aware.
· Proactive, collaborative, and accountable. Demonstrates integrity, attention to detail, and professionalism.
· Experience in financial services, investment, or client-facing roles.
· Exposure to portfolio management, suitability reviews, and client reporting.
· Familiarity with business development activities and relationship management.
· Experience with Python is desirable, but not essential.
· Able to work to deadlines with strong time management skills and able to prioritise workload effectively.
Essential:
CISI Level 4 IAD with both Securities and Financial Planning and Advice papers