15 Oct
Artemis Recruitment Consultants
London
Job description
Technical Financial Administrator (Part Time) - London
Our client is looking for a Technical Administrator to join their wealth management firm based in the heart of London. We are working with a Partner Practice of St.
James Place, so previous SJP experience would be preferred. The role will suit an experienced Technical Administrator who enjoys working autonomously in a driven and high-performing team.
Our client is offering a part-time position, with a mixture of office based and remote working.
Accountabilities
The role comprises, but is not restricted to :
Client servicing and meeting preparation
- Prepare for and attend client meetings where requested,
taking detailed written notes and following up on any administrative or technical points after the meeting
- Use appropriate systems and processes to submit new business to providers
- Obtain information from clients to facilitate Annual Suitability Reviews
- Obtain literature, illustrations and forms from providers and pre-complete basic client details
- Prepare application forms and other documents for client signing or approval
- Liaise with product providers to ensure all applications are received and completed. Attend to outstanding requirements, keeping other members of the team informed as necessary
- Complete and assist with trades and portfolio rebalancing, as required
- Close plans correctly on Intelligent Office in a timely manner and ensure income expectations are settled, if relevant
- Deal with complex and technical client queries as directed by the Adviser
- Prepare Voyant cashflow models in advance of client meetings if required by the Adviser
- Assist the Adviser in producing comprehensive and clear suitability letters
- Be willing and able to work to pressing deadlines, sometimes involving a level of time commitment beyond standard working hours.
Correspondence and client files
- Ensure all client information is accurately maintained on internal systems (Salesforce), including all written and electronic communication with clients and providers, and meeting notes
- Ensure client agreements, including fee schedules, are in place and are signed, documented and saved to the DMS
- Ensure electronic client files are organised and updated, and easily accessible
- Schedule and manage follow up tasks relating to client meetings and business submissions using Salesforce to monitor and accurately record tasks.
Compliance with FCA and company procedures
- Ensure the team remain compliant with FCA and internal compliance procedures,
ensuring all client files and information remain compliant and confidential
- Notify the Adviser of any suspicion of a complaint and follow appropriate procedures within the complaints handling process
- Follow Anti-Money Laundering Procedures and comply with the requirements of GDPR
- Follow risk profiling procedures, record risk profile score in iO and save risk profile to the DMS
- Record and file all relevant correspondence.
General administration
- Organise and diarise meetings on behalf of the Adviser and team, to an annual schedule
- Provide agendas and information requests prior to client meetings, if required
- Assist with the production of management information, as required by central teams
- Assist with general administration as required e.g. ad-hoc scanning and filing
- Handle client queries in a professional and timely manner.
Experience and Qualifications
The successful candidate will :
- Have 5+ years’ experience within a relevant sector of the financial services industry, in an technical administration role, involving direct contact with high net worth clients
- Have comprehensive experience of using Salesforce (or an equivalent system) to perform an administrative role, as well as the required product and process knowledge to carry out the role effectively
- Have excellent IT skills, being highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages. A good working knowledge of Excel will be an advantage
- Demonstrate excellent written communication skills and a high-level of attention to detail
- Have sufficient understanding of the needs of Financial Services teams, and FCA rules and compliances, in order to effectively carry out the role
- Relevant industry qualifications will be a distinct advantage.
Competencies
We need someone who will :
- Work to pressing deadlines, being personally resilient and able to handle the pressure of a busy team, a demanding workload and complex client needs
- Assist the adviser team and clients in an enthusiastic and proactive manner, using organisation, time management and prioritising skills
- Demonstrate focus and motivation in delivering an exceptional level of customer service to clients, third parties and colleagues
- Demonstrate sound professional judgement, the ability to work well under own initiative, and a common-sense,
innovative and solution-focused approach to problem solving
- Be punctual, presentable and professional at all times.
▶️ Technical Financial Administrator (Part Time) - London
🖊️ Artemis Recruitment Consultants
📍 London