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