Client Service Executive

Rathbone Brothers; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment management firm is seeking a Client Service Executive to act as the primary point of contact for client inquiries and lifecycle processes. The role involves managing client relationships and administrative tasks, ensuring an excellent client service experience. The firm promotes diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a similar role in Financial Services managing end-to-end administration processes.
• Desirable: Experience managing administrative staff.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for client enquiries.
• Manage the client lifecycle administration process.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Client Relationship Management

Administrative Skills

Knowledge of Regulatory Environment

Education

Grades A-C at GCSE in English and Maths

Job description

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Rathbones provides individual investment and wealth management services for private clients, charities, trustees and professional partners. We have been trusted for generations to manage and preserve our clients’ wealth.

Our tradition of investing and acting responsibly has been with us from the beginning and continues to lead us forward. Our ambition is to be recognised as the UK’s most responsible wealth manager.

We see it as our responsibility to invest for everyone’s tomorrow. That means doing the right thing for our clients and for others too. Keeping the future in mind when we make decisions today. Looking beyond the short term for the most sustainable outcome. This is how we build enduring value for our clients, make a wider contribution to society and create a lasting legacy. Thinking, acting and investing responsibly.

Role: Client Service Executive

Department: RIM - Charities

Location: London

Contract Type: 6 month fixed term contract

The Role

Acts as the primary point of contact for client enquiries. Manages all client lifecycle processes and oversees the operating model for their respective investment management team whilst delivering and contributing to excellent client service.

Outcomes of the Role

• 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, your 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 RIM 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.
• Understand client suitability requirements and support your investment team with regard to gathering the relevant information to support client suitability (e.g. ATRQ, Financial Questionnaires), 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.

Knowledge & Experience

• 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.
• Experience managing administrative staff (desirable).
• Grades A-C at GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths.

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 – those that are passionate about client service, operate with the highest levels of integrity and have a strong results focus.

We’re a Level 1 Disability Confident employer 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.