Associate investment manager

Company description:

At Rathbones, we help people invest their money well, so they can live well. That means more than financial returns its about helping people feel confident in their decisions and supported in their future. We dont just manage money, we guide people through lifes big moments, helping them stay on track and focus on what matters most.
Were proud to be one of the UKs leading wealth managers, with over £109bn* in assets under management and 20+ offices across the UK and Channel Islands. Were a FTSE 250 company with national reach and a local feel and were growing.

*As of June 2025

Job description:

Role Title: Associate Investment Manager

Division: Rathbones Investment Management- Scotland

Location: Edinburgh

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Hybrid

About the Role

In this role you will support the Wealth & Investment team in managing client portfolios and delivering exceptional client service. You will develop advanced investment knowledge, technical skills, and commercial acumen and play an active role in business development, building networks, and contributing to the firms growth.

Were looking for an ambitious, dynamic and team-oriented Associate Investment Manager to join our growing Rathbones team. This role will support an established client book while helping to expand a significant and growing IFA portfolio.

Youll be a confident communicator with real gravitas and be able to build strong relationships. With a naturally consultative, sales-oriented approach, youll spot opportunities, nurture connections and support the growth of the IFA channel. An interest in this market is key, along with the drive to build and scale your own client base over time.

This is a great opportunity to grow your profile, take ownership, and benefit from rapid career progression within a supportive, high-performing team.

What youll be responsible for

Client service & suitability

• 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, Portfolio Managers 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.

Business Development & Growth

• Supports development of high-quality client proposals and presentations.
• Participates in business development training and internal pitch delivery sessions.
• Actively builds internal and external networks to support referrals and commercial opportunities.
• Begins to identify and pursue new business opportunities aligned with Rathbones strategic goals.

Team Contribution & Learning

• Shares knowledge and business updates with the team.
• Participates in internal forums, research meetings, and CPD activities.
• Mentors junior team members and contributes to collaborative culture.
• Demonstrates initiative in personal development and feedback integration.

About you

If you meet some of these criteria and are excited about the role, we encourage you to apply

• CISI Level 4 IAD with both Securities and Financial Planning and Advice papers
• 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.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Clear understanding and articulation of Rathbones proposition, investment process and Research capabilities
• 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.
• Seeks feedback and strives for continuous improvement.

We offer:

Our offer to you

We want everyone at Rathbones to fulfil their potential, in an environment where you are proud to work and feel like you belong.

We offer a comprehensive remuneration package, which we review regularly, and benefits include:

A company pension - 9%non-contributory or 10% if you contribute 5%

Private medical insurance Individual on joining, family after 1 years service

Life assurance - 8 x salary

Income protection 75 % salary

Company share scheme

Flexible holidays purchase up to 5 additional days

Discretionary bonus

Green Car Scheme

Family friendly policies enhanced family leave for parents & carers

Study support study days and funding for courses and qualifications

Season travel ticket loans

Volunteering days

Gym discounts

Other voluntary benefits you can choose to suit you

Our employees can choose to take part in various social groups and communities to support their wellbeing, growth, development and sense of community.These include:

Sports & Social Committees, such as cricket, football, netball, running, yoga, quiz nights, charity bake sales and much more.

Inclusion Networks that help us drive change within the organisation such as Gender Balance, Multicultural, Abilities Count, Pride, Social Mobility, Generations, Take a moment to pause (Menopause) and Armed Forces.

The NextGen IM Network, which brings together a community of trainees from across the UK, who are all at the early stages of their careers and offers development opportunities, exposure across the business as well as peer support and connection.

Life at Rathbones

We aim to become an employer of choice for the wealth management sector, to achieve this we are working hard to build a diverse, equal, and inclusive workplace that motivates, develops and embraces the strengths of all our colleagues. Being part of Rathbones means you will join a team of passionate professionals in a successful culture that cares for its people. At Rathbones, we provide meaningful work, opportunities, and a voice to all.

We are committed to building a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We welcome individuals who share our values.

Were a Level 1 Disability Confident employer under the UK Government scheme. This means weve signed up to a set of commitments around how we recruit, retain and develop people with disabilities. Find out more about the Government Scheme online.

If you feel there are any reasonable adjustments that would make the process easier for you and help you to perform at your best whether that is due to disability, neurodiversity or other protected characteristic, just let us know by emailing us at

Mission

We believe in playing the long game. That means building consistent results, earning trust and doing the right thing for our clients, our colleagues and the communities were part of.
Our values shape how we work:

- We aim high
- We get it done
- We show we care
- We do the right thing
These arent just words on a wall. They guide how we treat each other, how we make decisions and how we build relationships that last.

We will close this advert once we have received enough applications for the next stage. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure you dont miss out.

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