IFA Administration Assistant

IFA Administration Assistant

Derby Outskirts

Salary c £26,000 pa + benefits

Full time position, office based (our )

My client is a long-established IFA with Chartered Financial Planner Status and they have an exciting new opportunity for an individual with previous experience within wealth management to join their team based on the outskirts of Derby.

The Role:

Client Servicing and Administration:

* Request and chase Letters of Authority and other client information from providers.

* Complete risk profiling questionnaires and provide results to Financial Planners.

* Prepare new business packs and client welcome packs.

* Support the Financial Planning Administrator in processing new business applications, top-ups, and plan increases.

* Carry out annual client reviews, including preparing valuation reports, letters, and review packs.

* Complete post-client review transaction work, such as fund switches/rebalances where there are no tax implications.

Operational Support:

* Manage incoming post, including scanning, sorting, and distributing appropriately.

* Handle client and provider calls professionally and efficiently.

* Manage and chase commission statements, ensuring accurate records are maintained.

* Conduct AML/KYC checks in line with regulatory requirements.

* Perform general scanning, filing, and document management tasks.

Team and Compliance Support:

* Provide assistance to the Financial Planning Administrator with day-to-day duties, and cover responsibilities during their absence.

* Support Financial Planners with administrative tasks, client preparation work, and post-meeting follow-ups.

* Assist the Head of Compliance with management data and reporting when required.

Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications

Required:

* Ability to empathise and build strong business relationships

* Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, with a commitment to maintaining accuracy, attention to detail and confidentiality in all tasks.

* Excellent communication skills and a professional, client-focused attitude.

* Experience with Intelliflo, Defaqto Engage, and Smart Search is highly desirable.

* Ideally 2 years’ experience working within an Independent Financial Adviser (IFA) firm.

* Proactive, organised, and able to adapt to changing priorities and support Financial Planners, Financial Planning Administrator and Paraplanner as needed.

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