NJR Recruitment are delighted to be recruiting for a well-established, Independent Financial Planning company who are looking for an experienced IFA Administrator to lead a team of financial planning administrators in their offices in Wakefield.
The successful candidate will be joining a company who have built up an excellent reputation within the industry for their high quality approach to their clients, and ongoing support and training for their staff.
What's in it for you?
- Good salary
- 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
- Group pension scheme
- Group life cover
- Medical cover
- Free parking
- Support with professional qualifications and excellent progression plans
Responsibilities will include
- Managing a team of 20 Administrators
- Allocation of daily, weekly and monthly tasks across the team using the Intelligent Office system.
- Training of new and less experienced members of the Adviser Support team and the wider business.
- Maintenance of holiday, sickness and other absence records.
- Helping colleagues understand the requirements of submitting work requests to the team correctly.
- Completing the 'post implementation' of all investment and pension related new business.
- Actioning letters of authority/appointment and obtaining plan information from product providers
- General office administration
What we need from you:
- In depth understanding of the administrative function within the Financial Services industry, acquired over a minimum of 5 years by working in a Financial Advice practise or similar
- Working knowledge of complex product administration, including AIM IHT Mitigation schemes, Discounted Gift Trusts, Lifestyle Trusts and Pension Drawdown
- Previous experience in a team leader/manager position within financial planning is essential
- Ability to support and train others using effective communication, demonstration and training techniques
- Ideally a working knowledge of Intelligent Office and key Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel, Word and Outlook
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for their next career step. You will be joining a reputable business with genuine career progression and a comprehensive benefits package on offer!
For more information, please apply today or contact NJR recruitment quoting REF NJR15292
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