Investment Administration Assistant

Cameron Kennedy; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in the UK is seeking an Investment Administration Assistant to support the Portfolio Management team. This full-time role involves providing administrative support, managing client accounts, and ensuring compliance in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates should possess strong organisational skills, effective communication abilities, and a commitment to obtaining the required qualifications. Join us to enhance your career in investment administration.

Qualifications

• Commitment to achieve RQF Level 3 CISI qualification.
• Good working knowledge of Avaloq.
• Awareness of compliance and regulatory requirements in financial services.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to Investment Managers.
• Draft letters and arrange client meetings.
• Process client accounts and transfers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Client-focused approach

Education

RQF Level 3 CISI qualification

Tools

Avaloq

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

We are looking for a highly motivated Investment Administration Assistant to join our Portfolio Management teams. This role is a fantastic opportunity to build your career in investment administration, providing vital support to Investment Managers and ensuring excellent client outcomes within a professional, compliance-led environment.

What you'll be doing

• Providing day-to-day administrative support to Investment Managers and the wider team
• Drafting letters, writing up file notes, and arranging client meetings
• Opening and closing client accounts, processing transfers, payments, and client static data in Avaloq
• Producing reports and supporting analysis through Excel and Avaloq data
• Assisting with trade placements and execution for client instructions, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Preparing material for pitches and client meetings
• Contributing to team projects and efficiency improvements
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, including adapting to support vulnerable clients
• Developing your knowledge of the market through technical training and CPD opportunities

What we're looking for

• RQF Level 3 CISI qualification (or commitment to achieve within an agreed timeframe)
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with good working knowledge of Avaloq
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Effective communicator with a client-focused approach
• Team player who can also work independently with confidence
• Awareness of compliance and regulatory requirements within financial services

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Administrative

Industries

• Investment Management