IFA Administrator

Lime People Search & Select Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An Independent Financial Advisory Firm in Leeds is seeking an experienced Investment / IFA Administrator. You will be responsible for supporting Directors and Advisors, processing new business applications, managing compliance with AML regulations, and enhancing client interactions. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in IFA Administration, with knowledge of investments, pensions, and personal tax. This role offers a dynamic work environment dedicated to financial planning and wealth management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in an Administrative role within a Financial Advisory firm.
• Understanding of investments, pensions, and personal tax is advantageous.
• Experience with AML compliance and client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Support Directors and Advisors in day-to-day administrative tasks.
• Process and monitor new business applications for clients.
• Maintain a diary system for case updates and compliance.

Skills

Experience in IFA Administration

Knowledge of investments

Client communication skills

Job description

Overview

My client is an Independent Financial Advisory firm, specialising in Financial Planning and Wealth Management, providing financial solutions that are tailored to the clients needs.

Responsibilities

We are urgently seeking an Investment / IFA Administrator to join the existing Administrative teams. Generally you would be responsible for supporting both the Directors and the Advisors of the company in day-to-day Administrative tasks, which will include direct contact with clients, 3rd parties and internal stakeholders.

• Process and monitor all new business applications for both Directors and Financial Advisors, liaising with clients and product providers.
• Maintain a strict diary system for all cases submitted and provide regular updates on cases and their development.
• Ensure that all files are compliant with regards to AML (Anti-money Laundering) requirements.
• Provide support to Directors and Advisors with regards to client valuations, key client reviews.
• Collate / complete all required documentation, meeting preparation, general servicing inquiries including policy and contract alterations.
• Coordinate promotions and client mailers.
• Document scanning and handle calls from both product providers and clients.

Qualifications

We would ideally be seeking someone with 5+ years experience working within an Administrative role within a Financial Advisory firm, who has developed a career within IFA Administration. It would be to your advantage if you have any knowledge or understanding of investments, pensions, life assurance, permanent health insurance and personal tax, and if you have started any studies related to Financial Advice or Financial Planning, although this would not be needed if the potential candidate has the right experience.