Investment Accounts Executive

Description

Investment Accounts Executive – Leicester

GBP(phone number removed)K

Hybrid – following completion of initial training/induction

Why this role?

We are currently recruiting for an Investment Accounts Executive, 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

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 GBP28,000 to GBP33,000 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).

Ad ID: 5417610192