Senior IFA Administrator – Client & Compliance Lead

Anthony Alexandra; Chatham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Anthony Alexandra is seeking an experienced IFA Administrator to join a growing financial planning team in the United Kingdom. You will provide essential administrative and technical support to financial advisers, ensuring clients receive a seamless and professional experience throughout their financial planning journey.

Your role covers new client accounts, applications, annual reviews, data management and regulatory compliance, with opportunities to develop your own skills and support

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience within an independent financial advice, financial planning or wealth management business.
• Good working knowledge of financial planning products, administrative procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and financial planning administration systems.
• RO1 and/or CF1 qualification, or willingness to work towards the relevant qualification with support.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail with numerical and written information.
• Professional, enthusiastic and self-motivated attitude with ability to manage competing priorities.
• Collaborative approach and willingness to share knowledge with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Client relationships: Build strong relationships with clients and advisers, acting as a reliable point of contact and providing prompt, professional support.
• New business administration: Oversee new business submissions from start to finish, ensuring applications are processed efficiently and accurately.
• Review coordination: Arrange annual client reviews, prepare documentation, manage adviser diaries and coordinate meetings.
• Data management and compliance: Maintain accurate client information, investment records and product applications per procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Financial planning support: Gather and organise information relating to pensions, ISAs, GIAs and protection policies.
• Reports and calculations: Assist with suitability reports, client review documentation and tax/technical calculations.
• Investment processing: Process client paperwork, investment instructions and fund switches.
• Regulatory standards: Keep client files up to date to meet KYC, AML, GDPR and FCA requirements.
• Team development: Guide junior administrators, participate in peer reviews and uphold team standards.

Skills

Client relationships

Regulatory compliance

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Education

RO1/CF1 qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Anthony Alexandra is seeking an experienced IFA Administrator to join a growing financial planning team in the United Kingdom. You will provide essential administrative and technical support to financial advisers, ensuring clients receive a seamless and professional experience throughout their financial planning journey.

Your role covers new client accounts, applications, annual reviews, data management and regulatory compliance, with opportunities to develop your own skills and support