Investment Support Specialist

My client is a successful Independent Financial Advice Practice with offices throughout East Anglia with over a billion, funds under management.

My clients are a sizeable group with over seventy employees but remain a small and personable collective of likeminded professionals who really care about the clients they service.

I am currently looking to recruit an Investment Support Specialist to join their well-established office on the northeast outskirts.

Role Purpose

To provide dedicated support to the Investment Director in managing the Discretionary Fund Management (DFM).

This role is essential for enhancing operational efficiency, ensuring compliance, and improving client service.

The specialist will assist with portfolio management, client reporting, compliance, administrative duties, and specific tasks related to AREA Passive Plus, Blended Income MPS, and active and passive AMPS.

Key Accountabilities

Portfolio Management Support

Monitor and rebalance client portfolios

Conduct research and analysis for investment decisions

Prepare investment performance reports and presentations

Client Reporting

Generate and distribute regular client reports

Ensure accuracy and timeliness of client communications

Address client inquiries related to portfolio performance and strategy

Compliance and Regulatory Support

Ensure all investment activities comply with regulatory requirements

Assist in the preparation and submission of compliance reports

Stay updated on changes in regulations affecting the DFM

Administrative Duties

Maintain and update client records and investment documentation

Coordinate meetings and communications between the investment Director and clients

Provide general administrative support to the investment Director

Operations and Governance

Assist with operations, ongoing governance and documentation of AREA Passive Plus and Blended Income MPS (e.g. fund sign off sheets, updated switching spreadsheet, assistance with DFM audits, AMPS audits).

FE Modelling

Conduct FE modelling when switching AREA Passive Plus, Blended Income MPS and AMPS

Receive training and become proficient in FE Analytics software

Knowledge Skills and Competencies

Desirable to have Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics or a similarly related field

Achievement of or working towards a Level 4 relevant industry qualification (e.g. CII L4 Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning).

Previous experience of working within financial services

Reliable and trustworthy, with a high level of integrity and professionalism

Strong communication, research and analytical skills

Proficient in the use of financial software and tools

Strong problem-solving abilities

Self-motivation, resilience and a clear focus on attention to detail and high-quality output

Ability to work  collaboratively with colleagues and build strong relationships and networks, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Excellent organisational skills and able to adapt to changing priorities with strong time management skills and positive outlook

Continual completion of annual CPD in accordance with company and CII requirements

Key Accountabilities

Investment Bulletin

• Assist with investment bulletin research and issuance each month
• Send written communications internally to ensure staff remain updated on DFM/GIP/AMPS

Performance Reporting

• Prepare and distribute quarterly investment performance reports to all staff

Fund Factsheets

• Assist with the production of fund factsheets

GIP Switching

• Facilitate GIP switching via platforms

Investment MI

• Ensure investment MI is accurate and up to date

Platform Research

• Conduct platform related research

Committee Membership

• Come an IC member of DIC, AIC and AREA IC (reparation of pre committee packs for distribution and subsequent discussion)
• Quarterly travel to the Claydon office as required

Documentation and TEP Panel

• Assist with collating documentation centrally and keeping and TEP panel updated

Investment Research

• Assist with investment research for AIC (including Multi Asset funds and buy list)
• Initiate written content for AMPS to issue quarterly updates to invested clients

Blended income MPS

• Conduct ongoing dip-testing to check yield and profile income payment frequency

Benefits

Company social events
Pension
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discount
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Life insurance
On-site parking
Paid volunteer time
Referral programme
Sick pay
Working from home (post probation)