Administrative Assistant

IFA Administrator

Financial Services

St Albans

Office - Full Time

As an IFA Administrator, you will support the entire paraplanning team to ensure efficient, accurate, and timely delivery of administrative tasks.
Core responsibilities will include:

• Document Preparation
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  Creating cover letters, one-pagers, and other client-facing documents, including supporting documentation for review meetings.
• Diary Management
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  Assisting with arranging initial and annual review meetings.
• Letters of Authority (LoA):
  Processing LoAs by adding them to iO, requesting policy information from providers, chasing outstanding responses, and ensuring all documentation is filed accurately.
• Client Communications
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  Preparing and sending monthly valuation reports and statements to clients in a timely and professional manner.
• Compliance Management
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  Ensuring all compliance-related documents are up to date and correctly stored in iO.
• Client and Provider Liaison
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  Answering phone calls, responding to queries, and communicating with clients and providers via phone, email, or post as needed.
• Data Management
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  Updating iO with new fact-find information and ensuring all client data is accurate and up to date.
• Provider Follow-ups
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  Proactively chasing providers for outstanding information or documents.
• Document Filing
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  Ensuring all paperwork is scanned, appropriately categorised, and subcategorised within our systems.
• Processing Tasks via ticketing System
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  Efficiently managing and tracking tasks through a ticketing system, ensuring timely resolution and clear communication with teams to meet deadlines and maintain workflow.
• General Administration
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  Carrying out a variety of client-facing and back-office administrative duties as required.

• Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Clear and confident communication, both written and verbal
• Proficiency with financial planning software (e.g., iO) and Microsoft Office
• Ability to work proactively and collaboratively within a team
• A client-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering outstanding service