Private Client Onboarding Associate

Description:

The Opportunity:

 

The Private Client Onboarding Associate (PCO Associate) supports a variety of internal departments, such as a team of Private Client Directors/Executives (PCD/Es) and Private Client Advice Analysts (PCA Analysts), in onboarding and providing regulated, suitable advice to prospective clients. The purpose of this advice is to help clients meet their long-term goals. In order to achieve this, a PCO Associate will be primarily responsible for following up with third-party providers, entering pension and investment bond data into proprietary software, conducting analysis of prospective clients' existing holdings, processing KYC and AML data, initiating risk assessments and formatting and producing recommendation materials. In addition to this, each PCO Associate will grow their analytical ability and acquire a broad understanding of financial planning tools through training and interaction with senior members of the group.

 

The Day-to-Day:

 

Act as a point of contact for the Private Client Directors/ Executives (PCD/Es)

Prepare written proposals by collecting and compiling client information and information from third-party providers.

Follow-up with pension and investment bond providers to ensure we have all information necessary to complete a recommendation.

Conduct Morningstar analysis on prospective or existing clients' assets.

Run various cash flow and portfolio simulations for inclusion in the proposals.

Work on ad hoc group projects to help increase efficiency.

Use MS Office and Adobe to customise proposals and produce detailed reports.

Request and complete external pension and investment bond transfer/surrender paperwork.

Collaborate with other internal groups to ensure smooth and efficient transition of cases.

Ensure that all new accounts are compliant with FCA and Company guidelines.

Your Qualifications:

A University degree or equivalent combination of education/experience.

Experience with financial planning and investment principles or industry exams preferable.

Outstanding work ethic and integrity.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Flexible with strong organizational and time management skills.

Highly reliable and eager to work in a collaborative environment to support high-volume output with accuracy.

Why Fisher Investments Europe:

 

The global Fisher organisation distinguishes itself by putting clients first, providing unmatched service, and taking a personalised approach to investing. You can feel confident knowing that we align with our clients’ best interests by using a simple and transparent fee structure and recognised European custodians.

 

It’s the people that make the Fisher purpose possible, and to help our employees meet their long-term goals, we offer an array of benefits, including:

100% paid premiums for our top-tier supplemental medical, dental and annual health screening plans for employees and their qualified dependents

28 days annual leave, with the ability to purchase up to 3 additional days per year, plus up to 8 paid holidays

Enhanced maternity pay package with 16 weeks’ top up to full base pay for eligible employees

$10,000* fertility, hormonal health and family-forming benefit

A retirement pension plan, featuring a 9% company contribution of base pay with an additional company match of up to 5% of base pay on personal contributions

Gym subsidy of up to £50 per month

Employee Assistance Program and other emotional wellbeing services

A collaborative working environment that practises ongoing training, educational support and employee appreciation events

This is an in-office role. Based on your role, tenure, and performance eligibility you may have the opportunity to participate in our hybrid work from home program. This program is subject to change.

*Employees residing outside of the US will be eligible for the $10,000 equivalent in their local currency.

 

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