Asset Management Client Services KYC Administrator

Taylor James Resourcing; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A wealth and asset management firm in London is seeking an experienced Client Services Administrator. You will support Investment Managers and be responsible for maintaining client accounts while ensuring high quality service delivery to Charity clients. The ideal candidate should have minimum 2 years of relevant experience, a strong understanding of compliance, and excellent organizational skills. This permanent role offers a competitive salary of £50,000 - £60,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role.
• Working understanding of MIFID and EU Directives.
• Able to deal directly with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality client service to Charity clients.
• Maintain existing client accounts with periodic reviews.
• Assist new and junior team members when required.

Skills

Client take-on experience

Anti Money Laundering knowledge

Organisational skills

Strong communication skills

Numerical and analytical skills

Education

Relevant industry qualifications such as IOC

Job description

Overview

Wealth and Asset Management firm are looking for an experienced Client Services Administrator to work with Investment Managers in the Charities team to deliver high quality client service to Charity clients as well as suggesting improvements to working practices of the wider Client Administration department.

• Involved from the start of the client relationship, working closely with the Investment Managers to discuss client requirements, arrange for the account opening, liaise with other internal teams and third parties and be in direct contact with the client or their representatives throughout the process.
• Ensure the ongoing maintenance of existing client accounts, including periodic AML reviews, amendments to agreements, sub accounts and record keeping.
• Liaise with third parties in relation to custodial matters and/or the opening of derivative and FFX accounts.
• Develop an ongoing relationship with the clients where appropriate.
• Systems administration of client data on internal and external systems.
• Dealing with client queries, including; reporting queries, cash transactions, custody arrangements, transitions.
• Liaise with third party consultants/audit firms to coordinate client requirements and provide information when requested.
• Liaise with colleagues throughout the business to coordinate and deliver a high level of service to clients.
• Provide assistance and offer guidance or training for new and junior members of the team and other areas of the business when required.
• Provide efficient and timely support to Investment Managers.
• Providing support and cover to the Client Administration Team.
• Attend client meetings when required.

Date: 15 Nov 2023

Sector: FINANCIAL MARKETS

Type: Permanent

Location: London

Salary: £50000 - 60000 per annum

Email: [e-mail]

Ref: DB 36547328

Person Specification

• Sound technical knowledge and experience of Client take on within an Asset Management environment, with particular emphasis of Charity Portfolio Administration is preferred.
• A working understanding of Anti Money Laundering and Compliance requirements, MIFID and EU Directives and Global Tax Reporting requirements (FATCA, CRS etc...)
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role
• Strong knowledge of the structure and organisation of Asset Management companies
• Excellent organisational skills, and the ability to work unsupervised and be self-motivated
• Ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines and multi-task
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Confident and able to deal directly with clients and colleagues at all levels
• Numerical, analytical and PC skills essential
• Working knowledge of the appropriate investment parameters and fee arrangements for discretionary managed portfolios
• Knowledge of Investment instruments, securities, corporate actions and capital gains tax rules and computations
• Relevant industry qualifications such as IOC