Financial Planning Associate

My client is currently looking for an experienced IFA Administrator to join their team in Kingswood.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Personal support to the adviser
• Monitor and manage the adviser’s diary
• Deal with all bespoke adviser queries and requests
• Ensure timely execution of client instructions, cheques, contract notes and policy documents
• Work with colleagues to ensure adherence to company procedures and standards
• Act as a point of contact for the client in the adviser’s absence and deal with client queries
• Book all client meetings including annual review meetings
• Meet and greet all clients
• Process change of agency & LOAs as per the adviser instruction form
• Pass policy information to the adviser / paraplanner
• Submit all forms and letters of instruction to product providers
• Communicate with product providers to track status of procedures
• Keep the adviser and client informed of progress of application through to completion
• Assist with the preparation of cases in readiness for the PIF to be sent to the PP queue, i.e. obtaining illustrations online or via telephone from providers, obtaining projections for existing pension plans, etc.
• Carry out all pre submission checks for compliance and AML documents ensuring valid and certified where applicable
• Process all sales related paperwork from submission to completion and any ongoing administration for all business areas, e.g. investments, pensions, protection, etc.
• Process fund switches online or via postal applications
• Open post daily and pass to other support staff
• Prepare meeting packs
• Assist with mail merge exercises
• Maintain an up to date knowledge of company policies and procedures