Investment Management Assistant
RBC Brewin Dolphin is one of the UK's leading independent providers of discretionary wealth management. We offer award-winning personalised wealth management services that meet the varied needs of over 100,000 account holders, including individuals, charities, and pension funds
We specialise in helping clients protect and grow their wealth by creating financial plans and investment portfolios that meet personal and professional ambitions and aspirations. Our services range from a simple execution only online service to bespoke discretionary investment management including retirement planning.
About this opportunity:
We have an exciting opportunities to join our Charities Team as an Investment Management Assistant on a permanent basis in our London office. In this position you will support Investment and Portfolio Managers, developing knowledge of Investment Management and the wider business.
Responsibilities Include:
- Developing knowledge of Investment Management, the wider business offering and the Financial Services sector
- Supports Investment Manager(s) and Portfolio Manager(s) in production of portfolio proposals, reviews and associated client administration
- Executes trades on instruction from Certified Person Portfolio Manager or Investment Manager, where appropriate
- Completes all work according to procedures and standards
- Collates and verifies the accuracy of information and work provided
- Assists in preparation of review and new client meeting documentation
- Supports business development through correct application of client processes and procedures
- Assists team members as required and works effectively with colleagues
- Information giver – providing client with information and not advice
- Limited client interaction at this stage, but any interaction should be maintained with RBC Brewin Dolphin’s conduct and professionalism standards
- Understands and complies with all FCA regulations and principles applying to the role
- Adheres to Conduct Risk standards and all other RBC Brewin Dolphin Policies and Procedures
Skills / Experience:
- Ability to prioritise workload and identify when they need support to achieve goals
- Gaining an understanding of investment management, client advice processes as well as both industry and charity sector knowledge
- Maintains up to date knowledge of the market and regulation changes through Continuous Professional development (CPD)
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong numerical skills
- Clear and concise communication skills – oral and written
- Ability to meet deadlines/work within restricted timescales
- Flexible and reliable team member
- Ability to work on own initiative to achieve required results
- Collaborative and inclusive approach to work
- Demonstrates the RBCBD values
- Enthusiasm to assist with business development of new charity business
Qualifications: Academic/ Professional/ Regulatory:
- 5 GCEs or equivalent
- Including Maths and English
- Working towards / attained CISI Level 4 Investment Advice Diploma or equivalent
RBC Brewin Dolphin is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to recruiting and developing a diverse workforce, inclusive of race, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, and disability. If you have particular requirements in relation to accessibility or mobility during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will do our best to make suitable adjustments.
To start your journey with us, please click the “Apply” button below. The closing date for applications is 14/10/2024. Some of our vacancies receive high numbers of applications and we may decide to close this sooner, so we would encourage you to apply as early as possible.