The Associate Investment Manager will support the delivery of investment management services to clients, ensuring all activity meets the highest professional standards and complies with FCA regulations. The role focuses on developing strong client relationships, supporting senior team members, and contributing to the Company’s strategic growth objectives.
Requirements
- Manage, monitor, and administer client portfolios in line with agreed objectives, the Company’s investment philosophy, and prevailing market views.
- Support the ongoing suitability assessment of client portfolios, ensuring alignment with Consumer Duty, client outcomes, and TCF requirements.
- Execute timely and accurate portfolio actions, including deployment of new funds, capital raises, CGT reviews, and restructuring of new or transferred‐in portfolios.
- Assist with rebalancing, bulk switches, individual client reviews, and model maintenance within Figaro.
- Place execution‐only orders promptly and accurately.
- Act as an additional point of contact for designated clients, attending meetings, taking minutes, and ensuring timely follow‐up actions.
- Ensure all client communications are actioned, recorded, and filed efficiently.
- Produce and dispatch client portfolio valuations within required regulatory timeframes.
- Maintain a strong understanding of broader wealth management services (e.g., financial planning, banking) to identify cross‐selling opportunities.
- Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities through networking, intermediaries, and referrals.
- Support the wider team in business development activities, including preparing investment proposals, attending pitch meetings, and completing follow‐up tasks.
- Maintain an up‐to‐date understanding of market conditions, investment trends, and professional developments.
- Ensure all actions are undertaken in clients’ best interests and in full compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Promote a strong compliance culture across the division.
- Delegate and oversee appropriate tasks to support staff, including administration of client transactions, back‐office liaison, and handling client queries.
- Support and monitor changes to Company procedures, including charging structures and operational processes.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Benefits package
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
