Investment Administrator

Job Title: Investment Administrator

Location: London

Salary: Up to £35,000

Job Reference: 9942

Job Description:

We are working with a longstanding and highly successful investment management firm, who are pioneers in the ethical investments and developing unique propositions to align with each client’s values and goals.

As they continue to grow, they are looking for a passionate investment professional to join the team. You will work closely with an Investment team and be the first point of contact for clients

You will be encouraged to build relationships with clients, intermediaries, share your thoughts and ideas on new regulations and help the team develop their procedures in light of changing regulations and internal procedures.

What are the key responsibilities?

Main tasks:

• General administration duties to support the investment team as a whole.
• Liaise with admin and settlement areas as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and organisational requirements / procedures at all times.
• Preparation of forms for potential new clients and organise client on-boarding.
• Arranging the transfer of investments for new and existing client ensuring the transfer is completed as efficiently as possible.

Role specific tasks:

• Distribute and respond, as appropriate, internal correspondence and e-mails.
• Liaise with clients and/or advisers to on-board new accounts and ensure the documentation meets regulatory standards.
• Arrange the stock/cash transfer; close accounts when necessary.
• Carry out full range of administrative duties as requested or by using own initiative.
• Liaise with Settlements in respect of all admin queries and amendments to client information
• Produce information for client meetings.
• Maintain up to date regulatory knowledge and communicate potential changes in legislation to Investment Managers.
• Ensure all activities/actions undertaken meet and comply with compliance standards

What skills and knowledge are we seeking?

• Competent at working to deadlines and managing own time.
• Flexible attitude to work in response to changing workloads and deadlines within the team.
• Exceptional focus on attention to detail.
• Good numerical skills.
• Highly IT literate with an ability to learn new systems.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of Fiscal and Pulse is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with Investment Managers and clients.
• Excellent telephone manner.
• Relevant administrative experience in a financial services environment.