Client Service Executive

Rathbone Brothers; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Company share scheme

Discretionary bonus

Flexible holidays

Green Car Scheme

Study support

Season travel ticket loans

Job summary

Rathbones in London is seeking a Client Service Executive to lead client lifecycle tasks, manage relationships, and oversee onboarding, transfers, and ongoing administration within a centralized operating model. The role emphasizes client-centric service and close collaboration with investment teams and operations.

This hybrid, permanent role requires strong regulatory understanding, experience in financial services, and the ability to coordinate between clients, investment teams and operations

Qualifications

• Knowledge of regulatory environment in which we operate.
• Understanding of the products and services we provide.
• Experience working in a similar role in Financial Services managing end-to-end administration processes.
• Progression from CSA role or equivalent external experience.
• Broad understanding of Proposition Suite.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with clients and business stakeholders, delivering client outcomes.
• Manage the client lifecycle administration process for timely, efficient client experience.
• Take ownership for all client administration tasks and liaise between client, investment team, operations and stakeholders.
• Ensure end-to-end client lifecycle processes follow the Operating Model and meet KPI benchmarks.
• Gather information to support client suitability and produce client summaries/welcome letters.
• Collaborate with team and administration functions to share best practice.
• Act as first point of contact for clients and lead discussions on administration matters.
• Handle complex Client Lifecycle processes such as estate/deceased/probate.
• Demonstrate broad understanding of Client Lifecycle processes and Rathbones products & services.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Product and service understanding

Financial services experience

CSA background or equivalent

Proposition knowledge

Education

GCSE English and Maths (A-C)

Job description

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At Rathbones, we help people invest their money well, so they can live well. That means more than financial returns – it’s about helping people feel confident in their decisions and supported in their future. We don’t just manage money, we guide people through life’s big moments, helping them stay on track and focus on what matters most.
We’re proud to be one of the UK’s leading wealth managers, with £113.6bn in assets under management (as of March 2026) and 20+ offices across the UK and Channel Islands. We’re a FTSE 250 company with national reach and a local feel – and we’re growing.

Role Title: Client Service Executive

Division: RFP

Location: London

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Hybrid

About the Role

Client facing role with responsibility for service and relationship management. Lead contact for all Client Lifecycle tasks and queries. Manages all client lifecycle processes and oversees the operating model for their respective investment management team whilst delivering and contributing to excellent client service. The role holder will work within a model which is managed centrally and embedded locally.

What you’ll be responsible for

• Develop and maintain relationships with clients and business stakeholders, utilising knowledge of the business and client requirements to deliver the desired client outcomes.
• Manage the client lifecycle administration process to ensure a timely and efficient client experience.
• Take ownership and accountability for all client administration tasks. Act as the main liaison between the client, investment team, operations and other key stakeholders and ensure all parties are kept informed.
• Ensure all client lifecycle processes are followed and adhered to in accordance with the Operating Model (e.g. end-to-end management of account opening, on-boarding and transfer processes; processing client payments and account amendments; supporting quarterly portfolio valuation processes) whilst all process enhancement suggestions are escalated accordingly. Follows group wide processes to meet KPI benchmarks.
• Understand client suitability requirements and support your investment team with regard to gathering the relevant information to support client suitability, producing client summaries/welcome letters.
• Work closely with the team and wider administration functions to develop and share best practice.
• Act as the first point of contact for clients, assuming the role of the “go to” person for administration queries. This includes attending client meetings and leading discussions regarding client administration matters.
• Undertakes more complex Client Lifecycle processes such as estate/deceased/probate.
• Demonstrates a broad understanding of Client Lifecycle processes and Rathbones Products & Services.

About you

If you meet some of these criteria and are excited about the role, we encourage you to apply

• Knowledge of regulatory environment in which we operate.
• Understanding of the products and services we provide.
• Experience working in a similar role in Financial Services managing end-to-end administration processes.
• Progression from CSA role or equivalent external experience.
• Grades A-C at GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths.
• Broad understanding of Proposition Suite.

Our offer to you

We want everyone at Rathbones to fulfil their potential, in an environment where you are proud to work and feel like you belong.

We offer a comprehensive remuneration package, which we review regularly, and benefits include:

• A company pension - 9% non-contributory or 10% if you contribute 5%
• Private medical insurance – Individual on joining, family after 1 year’s service
• Life assurance - 8 x salary
• Company share scheme
• Discretionary bonus
• Flexible holidays – purchase up to 5 additional days
• Green Car Scheme
• Family friendly policies – enhanced family leave for parents & carers
• Study support – study days and funding for courses and qualifications
• Season travel ticket loans
• Other voluntary benefits you can choose to suit you

Our employees can choose to take part in various social groups and communities to support their wellbeing, growth, development and sense of community. These include:

• Sports & Social Committees, such as cricket, football, netball, running, yoga, quiz nights, charity bake sales and much more.
• Inclusion Networks that help us drive change within the organisation such as Gender Balance, Multicultural, Abilities Count, Pride, Social Mobility, Generations, Menopause Matters@Rathbones’ and Armed Forces.
• The NextGen IM Network, which brings together a community of trainees from across the UK, who are all at the early stages of their careers and offers development opportunities, exposure across the business as well as peer support and connection.

Life at Rathbones

We aim to become an employer of choice for the wealth management sector, to achieve this we are working hard to build a diverse, equal, and inclusive workplace that motivates, develops and embraces the strengths of all our colleagues. Being part of Rathbones means you will join a team of passionate professionals in a successful culture that cares for its people. At Rathbones, we provide meaningful work, opportunities, and a voice to all.

We are committed to building a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We welcome individuals who share our values.

We’re a Disability Confident Employer (level 2) under the UK Government scheme. This means we’ve signed up to a set of commitments around how we recruit, retain and develop people with disabilities. Find out more about the Government Scheme online. If you require adjustments to apply for a role at Rathbones, please contact us via [e-mail] to let us know what adjustments you may need.

Mission

We believe in playing the long game. That means building consistent results, earning trust and doing the right thing — for our clients, our colleagues and the communities we’re part of.
Our values shape how we work:
We aim high
We get it done
We show we care
We do the right thing
These aren’t just words on a wall. They guide how we treat each other, how we make decisions and how we build relationships that last.

We will close this advert once we have received enough applications for the next stage.