Senior Technical Administrator
Reading
Role: Senior Technical Administrator
Location: Aldermaston, Reading
Salary £27k to £32k
We are recruiting for one of our successful partnership businesses based in Aldermaston in Reading.
Due to growth and expansion, they are looking for an experienced Senior Technical Administrator to join their administration team.
This role will focus on providing effective administrative support to their Financial Planning advisers to ensure a high-quality service is delivered to their clients.
Duties and Responsibilities to include but not limited to
Provide technical and admin support to the financial advisers.
Maintain regular communication with financial advisers throughout and support in the advice journey
Product provider liaison
Obtain valuations, quotations, illustrations and supporting documentation in preparation for and following client meetings.
Produce suitability reports for personalising and sign off by the adviser
To administer the submission and processing of applications to platform/product providers and monitor relevant systems to ensure accuracy and/or acceptance.
To manage ad hoc client administration requests including elements such as withdrawals, fund switches, changes of address, requests for documentation etc.
This is a varied and interesting role, within the back-office function of the business, to work as part of the existing central Administration Team, offering a warm and friendly team atmosphere.
Knowledge and skills Required
A high level of experience in an administrative role based in a Financial Advice business or the Financial Services Industry
An understanding of the Financial Services market, the role of a Financial Adviser and the advice process
Excellent technical knowledge of financial services products
Experience in pensions and investments is essential
Strong background in client and product administration
Strong communication skills - both written and verbal
Experience across a range of platforms - desirable
Experience with cashflow modelling - desirable
High level of proficiency with Microsoft 365 - in particular Word, Excel and Outlook
You will
Have a strong personal work ethic
Have the ability to work to deadlines
Have strong organisational skills
Be a proactive team player but with ability to work on own initiative.
Reports to: Practice Manager
What’s on offer:
Holiday - 30 days (including bank holidays)
Pension
PMI (Bupa)
4 x Death in service
Free on-site parking
If you are a driven, experienced administrator in the financial advice area, looking to continue a career within a growing business that will invest, develop and support you then please apply below for a conversation with our recruitment managers.