Investment Accounts Executive

Four Squared Recruitment Ltd
Investment Administrator – Leicester
£(phone number removed)K
Hybrid – following completion of initial training/induction

Why this role?
We are currently recruiting for an Investment Administrator, to work within a well-established Chartered firm of Financial Planners.

Role Overview

To be the in-house contact for the client, providing a quality administration service in respect of a portfolio of investment clients (which would include individuals, Self-Invested Pension Schemes (SIPP and SSAS), Companies, Trusts, and Charities). Maintaining records that meet the requirements of the firm and the regulator. Also providing a technical and administrative support to the Investment Manager and Financial Planner.

Main Tasks

Establishment of investment accounts

• Prepare Client Agreements and Application / Transfer forms in line with the recommendations provided by our Suitability Team.
• Open new accounts by preparing and submitting new business applications, where necessary, on a variety of platforms (Pershing, Quilter and Aviva), in readiness for investments to be placed.
• Liaise with existing investment providers and the receiving platform to process transfers over to our investment services, as per recommendations provided by our Suitability Team.

Day to Day Portfolio Management

• Maintain accurate records, processing changes: using software (Intelliflo, Virtual Cabinet, Adobe, Excel) and our platform providers (Pershing, Quilter and Aviva).
• Prepare Valuations and Annual Review Packs for client meetings, including performance analysis of underlying investments, together with recommendations for change advised by the Investment Manager, where appropriate.
• Maintain awareness of the Investment Strategy of the Investment Committee, including the investment products and recommended portfolios.
• Administer investment decisions and recommendations in accordance with the strategy of the Investment Committee by placing investment deals and transactions including buying, selling and switching, in a timely fashion and using the task management within our CRM, Intelliflo.
• Keep up to date with the global investment markets, the different contracts and investment funds available and changes in taxation.
• Communicating with clients (via telephone, email and letter), as well as fellow professionals, e.g., accountants and solicitors.
• Issue Client Meeting Notes and undertake action points.
• Invoice clients in accordance with Client Agreements.
• Produce bespoke documents as and when needed / requested.
• Carry out other routine administration tasks and deal with client queries within field of expertise/range of authorisation.

Calculations

• Calculate money weighted return of portfolios for client review packs.
• Support the Investment Manager with the assessment of the Capitals Gains Tax position, where applicable
• Perform other sundry calculations.

Relationship with other roles

• Liaise with and support Financial Planners, Paraplanners, Investment Managers and the Pension Departments.
• Work on joint projects or tasks with other members of the Investment Department, Pensions Department or wider business.
• Some initial and ongoing training and supervision will be conducted by the Compliance Manager.

Essential Skills required;

• Knowledge of the services that the firm provides to clients
• Knowledge of investments and associated products
• Good technical knowledge of investments and their use in Financial Planning
• IT / keyboard skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, providers, accountants and other professional connections via various methods – phone, letter, e-mail, etc
• Ability to create and maintain accurate computer-based records
• Knowledge of Data Protection legislation
• Ability to work within level of authority and to refer work when appropriate

Desirable

• Experience as an IFA administrator with some investment experience would be an advantage
• Good, broad, knowledge of Financial Services in general
• Knowledge of IT systems and programmes relevant to role (Intelliflo, Pershing, Quilter, Aviva, Virtual Cabinet, Adobe, Excel)
• Knowledge of different investment wrappers (General Investment Account, ISA, Investment Bond, Pension)
• Knowledge of different investment contracts (Unit Trusts/OEICs, Exchange Traded Funds)
• Knowledge of different asset types (Equity (UK & Global), Fixed Interest, Property, Commodities)
• Knowledge of money laundering procedures relevant to role and individual responsibilities in this area
• Knowledge of other Financial Services legislation relevant to role

Pay and Benefits

• Salary £28,000 to £33,000 per annum (dependent on qualifications, knowledge, and experience)
• Discretionary bonus
• 4 x salary life assurance
• Pension; 5% employer contribution – Increasing incrementally in recognition of service. Salary sacrifice scheme available
• 24 days’ holiday – Increasing incrementally in recognition of continuous service
• Health Cash Plan Scheme
• Free parking
• Hybrid Working Scheme – Following completion of initial training and induction

If you wish to considered for this exciting role, please email your cv to (url removed) or contact her on (phone number removed).