Associate, Client Services (m/f/d)

PATRIZIA SE; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Associate in Client Services to enhance client relationships and ensure exceptional service delivery. In this role, you will be pivotal in managing client communications, onboarding new clients, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. You'll collaborate with various teams to provide seamless support and contribute to the overall client experience. If you are detail-oriented, possess strong problem-solving skills, and are passionate about client service, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and inclusion, and help shape a sustainable future.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial client services or relationship management.
• Strong understanding of AML/KYC regulations and onboarding processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain relationships with clients and manage queries effectively.
• Coordinate onboarding processes and ensure compliance with AML/KYC.

Skills

Client Relationship Management

AML/KYC Compliance

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Related Field

Tools

Salesforce

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PATRIZIA is a leading partner for global real assets.

The expertise and commitment of our global teams form the basis of our success. Shaping a sustainable future and making a positive contribution to society is what drives our daily business.

As the Client Services Associate, you will play a key role within the Client Services Team.

The Client Services Team ensure a high level of client retention and deliver best-in-class client service to over 120 international clients investing primarily in PATRIZIA’s suite of discretionary pooled funds. The Client Services team sits within the Global Client Division and works closely with key stakeholders such as Sales, Fund Management, Product Development and alongside Compliance. The overarching goal is to maintain and grow long-term relationships with existing investors and act as a gatekeeper and quality controller for all formal client communications and deliveries.

The team works with the Relationship Directors to maintain and grow long-term relationships with existing investors and to act as a gatekeeper and quality controller for all formal client communications. The key functions of the team include being the day-to-day service contact for our clients, whilst handling ad hoc queries from investors, managing AML/KYC and the client take on process, delivery of regular and specific client correspondence.

Why is Client Services so important to us?

Excellent client service is an important corporate asset to us. As integral part of our client value chain, your services matter. We want our clients to feel valued and well served. You are key in making that connection.

Working in Client Services – a pathway to contribute in many ways…

• Deliver excellent client services and directly support client experience
• Contribute to strengthening our brand awareness by suggesting improvements in how we position ourselves, especially to existing clients
• With your existing client relationships, gain in-depth insights to current & future client needs. Contribute these insights to developing new products and proposing ways to up sell
  
  
  

Your Responsibilities

You will be responsible for a defined group of investors and act as the day-to-day service contact, maintaining best in class standards across Relationship Management, Onboarding, AML/KYC and Client Service tool implementation:

• Relationship Management:
• Developing and strengthening multiple client and consultant relationships
• Co-ordinate and own the prompt resolution of existing client and consultant queries on matters such as performance, fund strategy and fees
• Co-ordinate the completion of client specific questionnaires whilst liaising with teams across the broader organisation
• Oversee the completion of investor reports and ensure they are in line with the requirements set by the LPA
• Work closely with Capital Markets, Fund Management and other teams to ensure coherent and effective approach to target delivery
• When appropriate, attend/host formal client meetings and due diligence visits with relevant business teams
• Record all client servicing activity promptly and accurately in Salesforce and be able to provide timely and accurate management information when needed
• Promote a culture of client service excellence throughout the broader organisation
• Assist with refining and enhancing PATRIZIA’s client service proposition i.e. implementation of Salesforce
• Promote best practice culture for all processes relating to the servicing of institutional clients
• Onboarding:
• Own the on-boarding process of new clients for your respective investor group.
• Ensuring, within deadlines, that client documentation is current, accurate and complete.
• Complete the risk assessment and conduct customer due diligence checks on a risk-based approach.
• Work in partnership with the Client, their consultant and client director in relation to all on-boarding requirements.
• AML/KYC:
• Maintain a good level of knowledge on financial crime prevention policies and processes and ensure compliance with ongoing AML/KYC controls.
• Liaise and coordinate with different parties (internal and external stakeholders) in relation to our AML and KYC processes and ensure urgent, sensitive matters are escalated appropriately whilst maintaining strong working relationships.
• Undertake reviews of KYC records and complete periodic reviews of existing clients and ongoing monitoring processes. Preparing information and files for external and internal AML/KYC Audits as required.
  
  

What we look for:

• Prior experience of working in financial client services / client relationship management role.
• A deep understanding of financial crime and financial services regulations, particularly within AML/KYC and Onboarding.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to forge new connections with existing stakeholders and escalate risks diligently in line with agreed processes.
• Proven ability to own and maintain professional relationships.
• Keen eye for detail and problem-solving skills, utilising a risk-based approach.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with an ability to prioritise effectively.
• Ability to work to a high standard including the responsibility of managing investor data safely and securely.
• Someone who is a self-starter with a positive ‘can do’, proactive mindset & ability to see the “bigger picture”.
• Strong team player.
• Desirable but not essential requirements would be: experience in project management, using Salesforce and finally experience in implementing new Client Service tools
  
  

Sounds like you?

If you want to create a better tomorrow with us, we want to hear from you via our job portal (www.patrizia.ag/career). Together, let's make a positive impact.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

At PATRIZIA, we are committed to leading the industry in how we advance the equity, diversity and inclusion of our global teams. The opinion and experience of each individual counts. With inherent trust in each other, we do our greatest work steeped in courage, integrity, optimism and tenacity.

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