Due to our continued success, we require an additional Senior Administrator to join our Investment team. The role will be based at our Head Office in Godalming working within the Wealth Management side of the business. Therefore, you must have proven experience within this sector including a full understanding of the different products relating to pensions, investments, life assurance and mortgages. Plus, a minimum of CF1 or equivalent and 5 years’ experience dealing directly with clients in the financial services sector.
In return we can offer Mon to Fri working hours with a flexi time scheme, generous salary up to £40k, comprehensive benefits package and the chance to further your career.
The main duties of the Senior Administrator role will be:-
Carrying out admin tasks in support of the financial services sales process regarding our products.
Experience at administrating regular client investment reviews.
Communicating effectively with clients by letter, e-mail and telephone regarding their business.
Use your understanding of how investment platforms work and how to read fund valuations in client portfolios.
Maintaining client files and record keeping to a good quality.
Understanding the compliance issues, guidance, manual, logs and processes.
Completing quarterly on-line training in anti-money laundering, data protection, fraud awareness, treating customers fairly and other relevant compliance issues.
Complying with the conduct rules within the Certification Regime.
Processing of new business applications, including checks to confirm the documentation is correct.
Understanding the regulator requirements relating to independent financial advisers.
Creating and processing fund switch reports.
Investment Reviews kept up to date and completed accurately.
Attending internal and external training events as appropriate.
Preparing documents to send to outsourced paraplanners such as fact find, risk assessments (including capacity for loss, knowledge and experience discussions etc, existing scheme information, illustrations and soft facts that cover the client’s objectives, what is being recommended and why it is suitable.
To be successful as one of our Senior Administrators, you should have the following skills and experience:-
A good understanding of the financial services sales process and client review process.
Ideally, some experience of supporting paraplanners to prepare simple suitability reports.
Previous experience of Intelliflo back-office system and Quilter Investment Platform is preferred.
A minimum of CF1 or equivalent and 5 years’ experience dealing directly with clients in the financial services sector.
An excellent telephone manner and customer service skills.
The ability to work in a structured and planned manner especially when under pressure to meet deadlines.
PC literate with a sound understanding of Microsoft Word and familiarity with Microsoft Excel.
In return we can offer a highly competitive financial package including salary reflecting experience and ability, pension scheme on a non-contributory basis and medical insurance. Personal development - help developing your role, exam support including guidance, study leave and the cost of study texts and booking the exam met by employer.
Please submit your CV asap for immediate consideration