Investment Associate

Canaccord Wealth; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job description

This role is responsible for the provision of investment management support to Investment Managers and the wider team to help to deliver good client outcomes. Work efficiently and effectively adhering to the Company’s processes within the compliance framework. At all times ensure full compliance with the regulatory and organisational procedures, act honestly, fairly, and professionally in accordance with the best interests of the Company’s clients.

Role Responsibilities

• Shadow the Investment Manager to support the development and maintenance of client relationships, providing excellent client service, following business standards, adapting your approach for clients in vulnerable circumstances
• Assist the Investment Manager by drafting client communications and meeting notes
• Prepare client portfolio information and performance data to support client meetings and presentations
• Ensure that client valuations and tax packs are accurate and complete and issued to the client, in accordance with business standard and regulatory requirement
• Assist the Investment Manager through administrative support with the ongoing monitoring of client portfolios in line with company procedures and models. Support the Investment Manager with their ongoing review of tolerance reports, highlighting to the Investment Manager any portfolios out of line for them to take any Investment decisions, support the Investment Manager in completing the required actions
• Following Certification, undertake research, under the direction of the Investment Manager and in line with the firm standards and processes
• Place trades in Avaloq based on received instructions from Investment Managers, ensuring they are executed and booked correctly
• Take orders from clients in the Execution Only Service on non‑complex instruments and place these in Avaloq based on received instructions from the client, ensuring they are executed and booked correctly, in accordance with documented procedures
• Help the Investment Manager to build, maintain and continue to grow strong client and intermediary relationships with professional conduct and integrity. Liaise with Canaccord Wealth Financial Planners/intermediaries/product providers/IFAs at the direction of the Investment Manager about clients' investments and taxation issues
• Provide support to the Investment Manager to help them maintain and grow internal and external relationships to assist in business growth. Manage and update the new business pipeline report, updating systems and reports as required for the Investment Manager
• Under the direction of the Investment Manager prepare pitch documents for prospective clients and other presentations that the Investment Manager may make
• Identify opportunities to make introductions to other services within the company or wider Group under the direction of the Investment Manager
• Support the Investment Manager in achieving the team’s target through the efficient servicing of existing and new clients
• Carry out any other relevant duties within the remit of the role and as reasonably directed by management.