IBA Account Handler - 12 month FTC in London

Location: Mostly remote with occasional travel to London/Southend

Type: Full time – Fixed Term

At Ardonagh Specialty, we provide much more than just a workplace. We are dedicated to fostering skill development and knowledge within a team that is passionate about their work, values their Employees, and truly celebrates diversity.

Working at Ardonagh Specialty means you’ll be part of The Ardonagh Group. We are proud of our innovative environment offering many opportunities for growth across the wider group. Employees regularly move between our united teams, and we encourage you to make your role your own.

Our offices are lively and exciting places to be, but we understand that life needs flexibility, and offer a genuinely flexible approach to working. If you are looking to join a thriving, energetic business with exciting plans, this role could be an ideal fit for you.

What we can offer:

• Inclusive culture with apprenticeships, study support, participation in our annual Spotlight Awards, Community Trust, Sports Teams, office socials, events and more.
• Access to wellbeing programs, fantastic discounts across many big-name businesses including supermarkets, gym memberships, restaurants, and healthcare cash plans.
• Employer pension contribution of 10% (providing you, the Employee provides 5%).
• Good work life balance - flexibility to suit you.
• Competitive salary.
• Life Assurance at X4 of your base salary.
• Group Income Protection.
• Generous Annual Leave entitlement.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Group annual bonus scheme.

We are looking for an experienced IBA Account Handler to cover a period of maternity for 12 months. The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of client accounts within Ardonagh Specialty across both the Price Forbes and Bishopsgate brands.

Responsibilities include:

• Investigation and allocation of cash, credit control, payments (both claims and return premiums) and the production of accurate and timely MI to support performance on the ledger portfolio.
• Support the more junior staff members within the team, both onshore and offshore, including training, providing guidance and giving direction.
• Ensure all debts are collected as soon as possible and all liabilities are settled within agreed credit terms.
• Ensure all cash received is matched as soon as possible.
• Ensure that all processes are being completed on a timely and accurate basis.
• Ensure accounting ledgers are maintained in an up to date and accurate manner.
• Produce accurate and timely management information on both a regular and ad hoc basis.
• Regular liaison with other departments regarding outstanding queries, particularly cash queries.
• Ensure that all outstanding cash under query with the clients/underwriters is chased on a monthly basis.
• Prepare and despatch statements of accounts in accordance with account holders’ requirements and/or when requested by divisions.
• Maintain accurate, comprehensive and up to date records, accessible to all parties that require them.
• Monitor client money payments to intermediary placing brokers.
• Notify appropriate individuals of potential bad debts at earliest possible stage and enlist assistance where appropriate.
• Undertake other duties and ad hoc tasks and projects.
• Keep suitable records of all communications sent.
• Build and manage relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure the success of the project.
• Ensure compliance with appropriate group policies and procedures.
• Work with the Ardonagh Specialty Client Money Manager to ensure compliance with the FCA CASS 5 Client Money Rules.
• Ensure successful completion of training and assessment exercises as assigned from the Compliance and Training Departments.

What you will bring:

• Previous IBA experience is required together with MS Office experience.
• Able to influence various stakeholders both internally and externally.
• Significant IBA experience.
• MS Office skills.
• Good communication skills – written and verbal.
• Presentable.
• Determined and resilient.

We are an equal opportunities Employer, dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can thrive, bring their whole self to work, and reach their full potential. If you’re excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly match what we are looking for, please apply anyway.

Interview Process:

• Submit your application with your CV, emphasising your skills and experience related to the job.
• Our Talent Acquisition team will arrange a call to tell you more about the role and the team.
• If successful, you will generally be invited to engage in a 1-hour interview with the Hiring Manager and selected team members.
• Depending on the role, you may be invited to attend a second stage interview with further members of the team.
• If successful or unsuccessful, we always try and move quickly in presenting an offer or providing feedback.

We truly value the diversity of our teams and as a Group, we are committed to supporting and welcoming individuals from all backgrounds. Should you require any reasonable adjustment throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let a member of the Talent team know.

If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us.