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Key Areas of Responsibility:
* Assist investment managers (IMs) with portfolio management for a broad array of discretionary and advisory clients - individuals, families, trusts, corporate and charities - subject to the specific needs of each client.
* Assist with the construction, implementation and maintenance of investment models ensuring that client portfolios are aligned and managed against them.
* Conduct regular reviews of client portfolios for the ongoing suitability of investments.
* Assist IMs in ensuring all client communications are actioned promptly and efficiently.
* Deal for clients in stocks, shares, collectives and structured products on an execution-only basis or as instructed.
* Create schemes of investments for new clients and produce investment proposals.
* Monitor outliers and ensure that each outlier is dealt with or marked with an explanation.
* Play an active role in the development of investment strategies in coordination with other portfolio managers across the Company.
* Put together rationales for transactions / trades on client accounts.
* Keep abreast of market developments and act as a conduit to provide IMs with key information in order to enable investment portfolios to be managed in such a way as to ensure best client outcomes.
* Provide regular commentary on economic, market, company and fund updates to team members, both verbally and in writing.
* Assist IMs in maintaining due diligence documentation for investment solutions not on the central preferred list.
* Assist with quarterly reporting to clients.
* Ensure clients’ ISA and Capital Gains Tax allowances are utilised.
* Assist support staff with administration where necessary.
* Represent Charles Stanley at events, presentations, meetings etc. as required.
* Work with IMs and internal business development specialists to develop professional connections and new business opportunities.
* Personal compliance with all regulatory issues and promotion of a compliance culture throughout the office.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Fully RDR compliant with minimum CISI Level 4, or equivalent, qualification.
* Experience in portfolio management for private clients including investment research, balanced portfolio management, asset allocation and alternative investment strategies.
Knowledge & Skills:
* Strong working knowledge of financial services organisations with a particular focus on relevant regulatory and compliance requirements.
* Extensive knowledge of investment processes and techniques with the ability to communicate / explain asset classes, investment strategies, market activity and the Company's products and services.
* Comply with Company's Training and Competence Scheme and Investment Management Practice Manual.
* Broad understanding of financial planning.
* High level and broad market awareness.
* Knowledge of the FCA's regulatory requirements.
* Operate a methodical and organised approach to work.
* Articulate and diplomatic, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
* Resilient, with strong negotiation skills and the ability to challenge and contribute effectively.
* Operate with a business-focussed approach.
* Strong attention to detail particularly when providing written information.
* Ability to juggle priorities, multi-task and execute work at speed.
* Ability to present complex information to clients and colleagues.
* Dedicated to the “client first” principles of the firm, possessing uncompromising personal integrity.
* Ability to use appropriate IT including MS Office, as well as financial data and news systems.
Job Info:
* Job Identification 665
* Posting Date 02/26/2025, 11:49 AM
* Apply Before 03/02/2025, 06:00 PM
* Job Schedule Full time
* Locations Tunbridge Wells
Seniority level:
* Entry level
Employment type:
* Full-time
Job function:
* Finance and Sales
* Industries: Investment Management
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