About Us
The Titan Group provides a broad range of services across the whole wealth value chain – from financial planning, investment management through to platform, trading, settlement and custody services. Its strategy is to offer modular, incremental services to its clients allowing them to adjust their business models as and when they choose to. Titan Private Wealth is a well-established independent investment management business providing portfolio management and stockbroking services to private clients. With full in-house back office, research and support teams, Titan Private Wealth is committed to providing an exceptional level of service to our clients by developing long-term and trusted relationships. Titan Private Wealth, our investment management arm, recently rebranded from Cardale, founded in 2003 and based in Harrogate.
The role
Titan Wealth Group is looking for several Senior Portfolio Managers with ongoing growth of Titan Wealth and subsidiaries. The role involves managing the investments of clients on a discretionary and advisory basis and providing any other related services which fall within the Client Agreement, as well as being instrumental in introducing new funds under management into the business.
Job Responsibilities
* Manage clients’ investments (including providing investment advice) to meet the clients’ investment objectives within the scope of their declared risk profile and in line with the firm’s Asset Allocation process and Outliers reporting and Client Suitability requirements.
* Represent the company to clients, potential clients, and introducers of clients at the standard necessary to develop the business in accordance with strategic and financial objectives.
* Maintain the highest standards of compliance in keeping with the company’s obligations to clients, counterparties, and the regulator.
* Maintain good client relationships.
* Encourage a culture of compliance throughout the company.
* Reflect company policy in investment and service levels and maintain all necessary records in the event of any material deviation.
* Manage (where appropriate) support staff in the delivery of their personal and team objectives and responsibilities.
* Develop own professional expertise through on-the-job training, formal training, and, where appropriate, professional qualifications.
* Familiarise and abide by the company’s value statement and policy with regard to TCF (Treating Customers Fairly).
* Ensure compliance with company policy on Client Data Security.
* Be fully familiar with the firm’s Anti-Money Laundering staff handbook and with the Money Laundering regulations in general.
* Be fully familiar with the firm’s complaint handling procedures as set out in the firm’s handbook.
* Carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required.
* Maintain compliance with the honesty and integrity, training and competence and financial soundness requirements of the FIT and Proper Test for Approved Person (FIT) and all Principles applying to approved persons in the Statements of Principle and Code of Practice for Approved Persons (APER).
* Follow the requirements of the Conduct of Business Rules, including:
o Accepting and classifying clients according to the Rules.
o Knowing your client and regularly reviewing information held about each client.
o Ensuring that advice given regarding investment products is suitable for the client.
o Taking reasonable steps to ensure the client understands the nature of risks inherent in certain transactions.
o Ensuring the fair treatment of any client conflicts of interest that arise.
o Ensuring that transactions for clients are not entered into with excessive frequency.
o Adhere to Consumer Duty outcomes.
Requirements
* 5+ years’ Investment Management or equivalent experience within an Asset Management firm.
* In-depth understanding of equity, fixed income, and alternative assets.
* Passionate about markets with a keen interest in financial theory and multi-asset investing.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively within a team environment.
* Proactive and well-organised individual with strong investment idea generation skills.
* Able to demonstrate solid analytical and quantitative abilities.
* Strong communication and relationship management skills.
* Business-oriented and focused on the customer.
* CFA / CAIA qualification is advantageous.
Terms
* Competitive salary.
* Hybrid working.
* 25 days annual leave + public holidays.
* A range of benefits including private medical insurance, Group life insurance, and income protection insurance.
* 6% employer pension contribution.
* Further education and training support.
* Discretionary performance-related bonus.
* Confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
* 2 days per year for voluntary work.
* “Salary Extras” employee discounts.
Diversity Commitment
The Titan Wealth Group is firmly committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment for everyone who works with us, regardless of their race, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, physical ability or disability, or political affiliation. We believe that having a diverse team allows us to create the best possible outcomes for our clients and team members. #J-18808-Ljbffr