Investment Associate

Support the 7IM Investment Directors (Intermediary) by providing exceptional administrative and service support to a panel of qualified existing and new IFAs and clients within your region who use the 7IM Discretionary and Retirement Income Services (RIS).

• Act as a primary point of contact for IFAs and clients.
• Ensure queries are handled promptly and professionally.
• Undertake daily administrative tasks, including cash reconciliations, investments (inc trading), payments, withdrawals, fees, and ad hoc client & IFA queries.
• Manage documentation and maintain accurate records.
• Coordinate communications to facilitate smooth onboarding and ongoing service delivery.

• Foster strong relationships through proactive service, timely responses, and attention to detail.
• Assist in the organisation of meetings, including preparation of review packs, attendance and contribution in meetings where relevant, and follow‑up with IFAs and clients.
• Support Investment Directors working with new and existing IFA firms to hit their gross new business, revenue and attrition targets.

• Identify opportunities to streamline administrative processes and enhance service quality.

• Work with Investment Directors to ensure annual suitability reviews are kept up to date and replayed back to clients.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and support regulatory requirements.
• Flag and report any business errors in a timely manner.

• Understanding of IFA marketplace in the UK
• Experience communicating with clients
• Interest in Investment Markets
• High attention to detail / accuracy
• High numeracy and literacy skills

Opportunity to progress to an Investment Director role, subject to successful completion of the CISI IAD (with full support provided) and proven performance as a highly competent Investment Associate.