IFA Client Administrator - job 2 of 3

Evelyn Partners is a UK leader in wealth management, providing personalised, expert investment management and financial planning advice to support clients in embracing what’s next. Our success hinges on our people and that’s our secret for longevity. We are a team of passionate professionals and everything we do is guided by our purpose – placing the power of good advice into more hands, we go further to understand the needs of our clients and what matters most to them. We’re here to help them make significant decisions with confidence, provide strong foundations for the future and guide them towards their goals.

We're seeking an ambitious individual to join our Client Admin Financial Planning team in either Manchester/ Liverpool or Knutsford office. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing full administrative support to Financial Planners, as well as building relationships with clients to deliver a positive and sleek client experience.

What's in it for me?

As a Client Administrator at Evelyn Partners you will be supported to grow personally and professionally, you will have access to a structured training programme offering Training & Competency oversight to excel personal development. We encourage continuous professional development via ongoing studying and qualifications, we also have a team of experienced Investment Managers and Financial Advisers which you will have the opportunity to collaborate with and learn from.

The role will initially require full time in the office through training and implementation then will move to a hybrid pattern of 3 days in office and 2 days working from home after probation. 

As a Client Administrator, your responsibilities will include among others:

• To work closely with the aligned Financial Planners and to deliver excellent client outcomes.
• To build relationships with clients and maintain regular contact.
• Liaise with operational teams where support is provided on activities. e.g., scripts, transfers, corporate actions, static data changes, where applicable.
• Preparation of meeting packs and valuations (as required)
• Maintain back-office systems and client records in line with the company policies.
• To encourage client, use of portal and other digital tools, provide guidance where required.
• To collaborate and share best practices with colleagues.

To be successful in this role, you should

• Proven experience working within Financial Planning / Wealth Management is essential
• Experience working within a client support / financial planner support role is essential
• Strong knowledge of financial products such as ISAs, SIPPs, Pensions, Investments, Bonds etc.
• An ambition to build a career within financial services firm, with a willingness to learn and develop
• A strong ethic of client service.
• Studying towards an accredited Level 4 qualification preferred but not essential
• Strong (verbal and written) communication skills with an ability to build relationships
• The ability to fully plan workload and display excellent organisational skills

As a colleague here at Evelyn Partners, you will have access to benefits that include:

• Competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Pension contribution
• Hybrid working model (role dependant)
• Generous holiday package
• Option to purchase additional holiday
• Shared parental leave

We are proud to value the differences that a diverse workforce brings, representative of society and our clients. At Evelyn Partners we have a wide range of highly active employee resource groups and we're delivering multiple diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the organisation. It is our commitment to provide a workspace where all colleagues, regardless of identity, background, or circumstance, feel respected as individuals and feel that they can achieve their full potential and work in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.

We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate for your needs throughout the application process. Please let your Recruiter know.