Senior Investment Administrator

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Edinburgh is seeking a Senior Investment Administrator for a six-month fixed-term contract with potential for extension. The role involves maintaining accurate accounting records for investment trust clients, managing shareholder communications, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have investment trust administration experience and strong attention to detail. The position offers a hybrid working model after initial training.

Benefits

Annual Profit Share

30 Days Annual Leave

Hybrid Working Model

Qualifications

• Investment trust administration experience required.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records for investment trusts.
• Coordinate preparation of board packs and meeting agendas.
• Manage shareholder enquiries and process share transfers.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Effective Communication

Problem Solving

Tools

ICON Fund Accounting System

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

Eden Scott’s client is seeking an experienced Senior Investment Administrator to join their team on an initial fixed-term contract of six months, with the potential for extension or a permanent opportunity.

Based in Edinburgh, this role will initially require you to work from the office for training and onboarding for 8 weeks, after which it will transition to a hybrid working model. You will play a key role in maintaining accurate accounting records for investment trust clients and will be responsible for a wide range of daily administrative and financial tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records for a portfolio of investment trusts, ensuring all statutory registers and shareholder information are up-to-date and compliant with regulatory standards.
• Coordinate the preparation and distribution of board packs and meeting agendas, attend meetings as required, take minutes, and track action points to completion.
• Manage shareholder enquiries, process share transfers, and support the preparation of AGM materials, including shareholder communications and proxy forms.
• Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, FCA regulations, and other legislative requirements. Assist with regulatory filings and responses to audits.
• Collaborate with finance teams and auditors to prepare financial statements and support year-end processes.
• Administer corporate actions and support dividend processing in coordination with fund managers and registrars.
• Act as the main contact between the investment trust and third-party service providers, monitoring service levels and escalating issues as needed.
• Draft correspondence, maintain statutory and corporate documents, and support document control procedures.
• Perform reconciliations of trust data and update internal systems with accurate information.
• Contribute to process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.

Experience and Skills Required

• Investment trust administration experience and/or ICON fund accounting system knowledge
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective communication skills with stakeholders
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure
• Proactive problem-solving skills
• Motivated team player with responsibility and leadership qualities

What Our Client Offers

• Annual profit share
• 30 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Hybrid working model (4 days office / 1 day home after initial 2 months)

If you are interested, please contact Karen Kerr promptly or ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE BASED IN SCOTLAND AS THE ROLE IS BASED IN EDINBURGH.

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