Investment Assistant

LGT Wealth Management UK LLP is a UK-based partnership, wholly owned by the private banking group LGT, which is in turn owned by the Princely Family of Liechtenstein. When we set up LGT Wealth Management in 2008, our aim was to offer a fresh approach to wealth management. Alongside the LLP we also have two other entities which focus on US and Jersey based clients. Our head office is based in London however we have a presence in Edinburgh, Jersey, Leeds, Birmingham, Bristol and Manchester. The plan was simple: put our clients first by providing a transparent service, designed around what is right for each of them. By drawing together in-depth knowledge and experience from across the industry, we provide a flexible, bespoke service adapted to each of our clients’ needs.

Our mission is to create long-term value for all stakeholders. Our culture encourages individuals to generate, develop and implement ideas which will strengthen our business.  Belonging, respect, integrity, conviction and entrepreneurship  are our core values.  As our brand recognition grows, we are fast becoming an employer of choice in our sector.  We have over £30 billion in funds under management and circa 700 staff.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
·       Collate new account documentation ensure to that they are fully and accurately completed and that all necessary documentation is provided by liaising with Client onboarding & the Investment Manager.
·       Assist the Investment Manager in Preparing Investment Policy Statements ensuring that information around client’s objectives, risk profile and financial situation is accurately recorded and that any discrepancies are investigated and resolved.
·       Assist the Head of Front office business and support and liaise with the Investment Manager in the Distribution of account opening packs to clients, intermediaries, including fiduciaries and financial advisers.
·       Communicate to all new clients, intermediaries, including fiduciaries and financial advisers, the opening of the account, IPS, payment and transfer details
·       Monitor the progress and timeliness of account opening and cash/asset transfers, reconciling to meet our client service standards and keep all relevant internal and external parties informed. Ensure all internal administrative checklists are completed.
·       Liaising with private clients, intermediaries including fiduciaries and financial advisers to support them in resolving general ad-hoc administration queries, Figaro reporting which includes valuations, statements and tax requests.
·       Provide regular monthly and quarterly information to clients ensuring that documents and reports are accurate, consistent, and dispatched to a timetable
·       Liaise with the Investment Manager and the Head of Front office business and support in the distribution of assets in respect of account closures. Contacting third party providers and operations London to facilitate the transfer. Send out relevant closing documentation.
·       Create Payments through internal systems, and the creation of standing orders, checking details and ensuring funds available.
·       Oversee any changes to Investment circumstances or static data, liaising with Client onboarding and maintenance to make changes in Figaro back office with guidance from your line manager.
·       Monitoring of cash balances on overdrawn and closed accounts
·       Assist with the checking of client on boarding & Static data maintenance
·       Assist in the completion of Periodic reviews
·       Scanning and filing of documentation. Recording all legal signed documents in Agiloft
·       Ad hoc tasks as directed by your Line manager
·       Cover administration assistant roles in their absence or when required under the guidance of your line manager
·       Cover Client onboarding & maintenance assistant roles in their absence or when required under the guidance of your line manager
Cover for the Office Manager in their absence, which consists of the front of house and office facilities. Answering reception phone, opening the incoming mail and sending outgoing mail. Banking cheques. Meet and greet clients.

Requirements
Key Skills and Competency Requirements:

Technical Requirements:
·       Previous experience in Front Office environment, ideally within Investment Management, with a good understanding of Back Office functions
·       General Knowledge of Investments & Securities
·       Understanding of Anti Money laundering and Client due diligence
·       Sound technical knowledge of current legislative, industry and products relevant to industry

Other skills, competencies and attributes:

- Outgoing and positive attitude to deliver on all responsibilities

- Undertakes other tasks or specific project work as and when requested

- Makes effective use of time and deals with all matters promptly, professionally and effectively without being reminded

- Willingness and desire to 'go that extra mile' for clients and the wider business

- Takes initiative for their own work, but also works well as part of a team.

- Acts at all times in a professional manner.

- Deals with all matters promptly, professionally and accurately without being reminded.

- Readily assists the team in all administrative matters

- Responsible for filing and archiving all correspondence

IT:
·       Thorough understanding of Internal & External Systems
Proficient levels of Microsoft Office skills especially Excel, Word & PowerPoint

Contact Information
We are looking forward to receiving your online application.
For any further information please do not hesitate to contact us.

LGT Wealth Management Jersey Ltd. Human Resources
Nicola Swatton