IFA Administrator

IFA Administrator (JC/BCR/32442) Sutton Coldfield, England

Salary: GBP
28000 - GBP
35000 per annum

IFA Administrator

Sutton Coldfield (Office based)

Bell Cornwall Recruitment are currently searching for an experienced IFA administrator or an administrator with experience of working in a financial planning company to support the Independent Financial Advisors at a small, boutique financial planning firm in Sutton Coldfield.

The firm offers a full financial planning service to its clients, helping individuals, business owners and families plan for a secure financial future.

The firm offers a range of products from Pensions, Investments, Protection and more.

This is not an entry-level position. We're looking for someone who can join the team and confidently manage the day-to-day administration within an IFA practice.

You’ll have:

• Essential: Previous experience working as a Financial Services Administrator within an Independent Financial Adviser (IFA) or financial planning firm.
• Experience using provider platforms and online systems to process new business, obtain valuations, manage existing policies and track applications.
• A good understanding of pensions, investments, ISAs and protection products.
• Excellent organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Being the first point of contact for clients, providing a friendly and professional service by phone, email and in person.
• Managing advisers' diaries and arranging client meetings.
• Preparing client meeting packs, valuations and review documentation.
• Processing new business for pensions, investments, ISAs and protection policies.
• Submitting applications and ensuring all documentation is accurate and compliant.
• Monitoring applications through to completion and keeping clients and advisers updated on progress.
• Using provider platforms to obtain valuations, process transactions, request information and service existing business.
• Liaising with investment platforms, pension providers and insurance companies to resolve queries and obtain information.
• Preparing paperwork for annual reviews and ongoing client servicing.

If you are an IFA Administrator or you have admin and secretarial experience from a financial planning firm, please apply now!