Job Information

Our Client a small Independent firm of Financial Advisors requires a support administrator to assist the Mortgage Advisor, Financial Advisor and Practice Manager. You should have experience of working within an IFA Wealth management office before.


Skills:
• Excellent inter-personal skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Accurate with good attention to detail.
• Excellent time management.
• A good level of competence with Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel and Outlook together with a good use of internet utilising various research websites.


Knowledge
• Detailed knowledge of the FCA’s rules and requirements.
• Detailed knowledge of the FCA’s and the firm’s record keeping requirements.
• Broad knowledge of the financial services sector.
• Significant progress towards diploma desirable but certainly not essential.


Responsibilities


General
• Keep up-to-date with new product, technical or legislative changes within the marketplace.
• To ensure that the firm’s clients are treated fairly at all times.





Specific





To prepare and maintain client files



• Check all paperwork / information is available to ensure that the client file meets the FCA’s rules and requirements.
• Discuss the client’s needs and objectives with the relevant adviser.





To prepare recommendations
• Undertake research to identify suitable solutions to meet the client’s needs and objectives.
• Prepare information for analysis by the adviser.
• Prepare draft recommendation report.
• Discuss draft recommendation report with the relevant adviser.








To implement recommendations
• Prepare suitability reports in accordance with the agreed recommendations.
• Complete application / proposal forms.
• Ensure all compliance paperwork is in order.
• If relevant, act on any changes made by the client.
• Implement the chosen / agreed investment strategies.





Hours are 9-5 Monday to Friday. May consider part time.


Salary negotiable dependant on experience and qualifications