Client Services Associate
City of Edinburgh
Posted 6 days ago
Early applicant
On-site
Full-time
Entry Level
Purpose
About The Role
To assist Advisers with providing an exceptional ongoing service to clients as well as supporting with the onboarding of new clients into the business.
This role is suitable for those looking for their first professional opportunity after school or university.
Responsibilities
Setting up ad hoc payments for ISAs, SIPPs, Bonds, GIAs and monitoring regular withdrawals Monitoring cash reconciliations and outstanding fees Processing and monitoring transfers in and out, liaising with clients and colleagues You will process any change of details requests including bank details and change of address ensuring the relevant systems are updated Producing reports including valuations, performance summaries and transaction statements Support wider team with processing new business application forms Processing accounts closures and deceased client cases and ensure timely completion of such cases Take responsibility to ensure that all client communication is accurate, appropriate & delivered at the right time, to include emails, letters and reports Liaise closely with 7IM’s Operations team to ensure full communication and understanding, minimising errors and maximising service levels Continually look at ways to enhance operational systems and procedures to maximise efficiencies eg Xplan Continually suggesting realistic & appropriate improvements and solutions to problems to your line manager and others across 7im and review/create procedures when required Filing, in accordance with 7IM and FCA procedures Subscribing to 7IMs declared Mission and Tenets, & to Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) initiatives Ensure the 7IM VPVPs (Vision, Purpose, Values and Personalities) are followed throughout your working practices Other duties, as reasonably required by the line manager and 7IM
Skills
About You
Accuracy and attention to detail Organisation of own workload to meet deadlines Client focused, delivering a high standard of client service Must be proactive and able to use initiative Good communication skills, both oral and written Adaptive to change Proficient in MS Word/Excel Ability & willingness to identify and suggest improvements in processes / service levels
Knowledge
Experience in Client Services within Wealth Management is desired Good working knowledge of all Microsoft office applications specifically Excel Good knowledge of operational administration including settlement and transfers
Qualifications
Candidates must demonstrate numeracy & literacy skills to at least A level/Higher standard Suitable for school leavers or graduates Working towards an industry examination such as CII Level 4 Financial Planning qualification
Other Relevant Information
Reports into the Client Services Team Manager
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Skills
Attention To Detail
Client Focused
Communication Skills
Proactive
Organizational Skills
MS Word
MS Excel
Numeracy Skills
Literacy Skills
Operational Administration
Problem Solving
Initiative
Adaptability