Technical IFA Administrator - London

Artemis Recruitment Consultants; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in London is searching for an experienced Technical IFA Administrator. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in technical administration, working closely with high net worth clients. Key responsibilities include client servicing, compliance with FCA regulations, and using Salesforce for administration. Join a high-performing team in a role that demands excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in financial services as a Technical Administrator.
• Comprehensive experience with Salesforce and relevant product knowledge.
• Excellent written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for and attend client meetings, taking detailed notes.
• Ensure compliance with FCA procedures and maintain accurate client records.
• Assist with trades and portfolio rebalancing as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Time management

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Relevant industry qualifications

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Excel

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02.06.2025

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17.07.2025

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Job Description:

Technical IFA Administrator - London

Our client is looking for a Technical Administrator to join their IFA firm based in London. The role will suit an experienced Technical Administrator who enjoys working autonomously in a driven and high-performing team.

Accountabilities

The role comprises, but is not restricted to:

Client servicing and meeting preparation

• Prepare for and attend client meetings where requested, taking detailed written notes and following up on any administrative or technical points after the meeting

• Use appropriate systems and processes to submit new business to providers

• Obtain information from clients to facilitate Annual Suitability Reviews

· Obtain literature, illustrations and forms from providers and pre-complete basic client details

• Prepare application forms and other documents for client signing or approval

• Liaise with product providers to ensure all applications are received and completed. Attend to outstanding requirements, keeping other members of the team informed as necessary

• Complete and assist with trades and portfolio rebalancing, as required

• Close plans correctly on Intelligent Office in a timely manner and ensure income expectations are settled, if relevant

• Deal with complex and technical client queries as directed by the Adviser

• Prepare Voyant cashflow models in advance of client meetings if required by the Adviser

· Assist the Adviser in producing comprehensive and clear suitability letters

· Be willing and able to work to pressing deadlines, sometimes involving a level of time commitment beyond standard working hours.

Correspondence and client files

• Ensure all client information is accurately maintained on internal systems (Salesforce), including all written and electronic communication with clients and providers, and meeting notes

• Ensure client agreements, including fee schedules, are in place and are signed, documented and saved to the DMS

• Ensure electronic client files are organised and updated, and easily accessible

• Schedule and manage follow up tasks relating to client meetings and business submissions using Salesforce to monitor and accurately record tasks.

Compliance with FCA and company procedures

• Ensure the team remain compliant with FCA and internal compliance procedures, ensuring all client files and information remain compliant and confidential

• Notify the Adviser of any suspicion of a complaint and follow appropriate procedures within the complaints handling process

• Follow Anti-Money Laundering Procedures and comply with the requirements of GDPR

• Follow risk profiling procedures, record risk profile score in iO and save risk profile to the DMS

• Record and file all relevant correspondence.

General administration

· Organise and diarise meetings on behalf of the Adviser and team, to an annual schedule

• Provide agendas and information requests prior to client meetings, if required

• Assist with the production of management information, as required by central teams

• Assist with general administration as required e.g. ad-hoc scanning and filing

• Handle client queries in a professional and timely manner.

Experience and Qualifications

The successful candidate will:

• Have 5+ years’ experience within a relevant sector of the financial services industry, in an technical administration role, involving direct contact with high net worth clients

• Have comprehensive experience of using Salesforce (or an equivalent system) to perform an administrative role, as well as the required product and process knowledge to carry out the role effectively

• Have excellent IT skills, being highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages. A good working knowledge of Excel will be an advantage

• Demonstrate excellent written communication skills and a high-level of attention to detail

• Have sufficient understanding of the needs of Financial Services teams, and FCA rules and compliances, in order to effectively carry out the role

• Relevant industry qualifications will be a distinct advantage.

We need someone who will:

• Work to pressing deadlines, being personally resilient and able to handle the pressure of a busy team, a demanding workload and complex client needs

• Assist the adviser team and clients in an enthusiastic and proactive manner, using organisation, time management and prioritising skills

• Demonstrate focus and motivation in delivering an exceptional level of customer service to clients, third parties and colleagues

• Demonstrate sound professional judgement, the ability to work well under own initiative, and a common-sense, innovative and solution-focused approach to problem solving

• Be punctual, presentable and professional at all times.