Financial Services Administrator

Description:

A leading Independent Financial Advisors based in Ipswich is currently seeking to recruit a professional Financial Services Administrator to support their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that pride themselves on providing a dedicated and trusted service to their clients.

The successful candidate will be fully responsible for providing efficient, compliant and comprehensive technical, administrative support to the firm’s Financial Consultants. Key Duties & Responsibilities Include:

* Processing premium payments

* Answering the telephone, note and message taking, dealing with enquiries

* Creating new files.

* Maintaining accurate client and policy records through client management systems and associated IT solutions

* Liaising with third parties to obtain client valuations.

* Preparing illustrations for products, ready for advice team to present at client meetings.

* With the assistance of the financial advice team, prepare suitability reports, confirming advice and financial solutions to the customer

* Liaising with product providers and head office to maintain up to date product knowledge.

* Ensuring that all compliance procedures are adhered to

Skills & Experience Required:

* 2 years minimum IFA Administration experience

* Driven, with a ‘can-do’ attitude

* A high degree of accuracy and attention to deal

* Excellent organisational and planning skills with the ability to prioritise workloads

* Strong IT skills, including the use of MS Word, Excel & Outlook

* GCSE passes at grades B/Level 6 or above in English or Maths (or the equivalent)

Benefits Include (subject to eligibility):

* Health & wellbeing programme

* Company events

* Additional leave

* Company pension

* Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

* Cycle to work scheme

* Life insurance

* Paid volunteer time

* Referral programme

* Hybrid working upon successful completion of a probationary period