Senior Investment Assistant in Leeds

LGT Wealth Management UK LLP is a UK-based partnership, wholly owned by the private banking group LGT, which is in turn owned by the Princely Family of Liechtenstein. Our aim was to offer a fresh approach to wealth management. Our head office is based in London; however, we have a presence in Edinburgh, Jersey, Leeds, Birmingham, Bristol and Manchester. Our mission is to create long-term value for all stakeholders. Our culture encourages individuals to generate, develop and implement ideas which will strengthen our business. Belonging, respect, integrity, conviction and entrepreneurship are our core values.

Business Unit: The team’s primary goal is to help UHNW clients preserve, grow and enhance their wealth. We provide support across a broad range of areas, including investments, strategy, planning and structuring, and lending. Built on technical excellence and integrity, the team is committed to delivering a holistic wealth management service.

Brief Role Objective: As a Senior Investment Assistant, you will serve as an experienced and pivotal member of the support team, bringing strong prior experience in a similar role within the wealth management or investment management industry. You will provide high-quality administrative support to Investment Managers, acting as a key contact for complex client, operational and stakeholder matters while helping to maintain excellent client service standards. You will also take responsibility for account openings, regulatory compliance, service quality and junior colleague development, while contributing to process improvements and representing the administration team in wider firm initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the main point of contact for administrative queries, both internally and externally, related to the team’s clients.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the clients managed by the team to provide high-quality administrative services.
• Provide accurate and timely support with trading requirements, consistently meeting cut-off times and ensuring all actions align with client objectives.
• Oversee the quality and quantity of administrative services provided to clients on behalf of the team.
• Act as the team’s account opening specialist, ensuring all account opening processes are executed with precision, efficiency, and in full compliance with regulatory and internal standards.
• Delegate day-to-day responsibilities amongst the investment support team, providing guidance on work allocation, output, professional development, and appropriate oversight of colleagues’ dealing-related support activities.
• Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with colleagues in other departments.
• Serve as a reference point for resolving internal queries related to administrative processes and client matters.
• Actively participate in the FO Assistant Forum, contributing ideas and process improvements.
• Ensure all administrative processes comply with regulatory requirements and internal policies.

Key Regulatory Responsibilities: Our clients are at the forefront of everything we do, and we commit to ensuring we achieve good outcomes for them through embracing the New Consumer Duty. This is prevalent for all staff and in doing so, we expect staff to:

• Comply with the letter, spirit and expectations of applicable legal and regulatory requirements at all times.
• Adhere to LGT Wealth Management's best practice with regard to conduct, culture and other general business compliance control procedures.
• Adhere to the FCA Conduct Rules in addition to any Senior Manager and Certification Regime responsibilities.

Key Skills and Technical Requirements:

• Generates new ideas/initiatives to ensure the effectiveness of the Team.
• Looks for ways to improve current processes.
• Experience in a similar Front Office investment support role within the wealth management or investment management industry required.
• Experience in line management, supervision or operational oversight, including guiding colleagues and ensuring day-to-day work is allocated and completed to required standards.

Other Skills and Attributes:

• Takes initiative for own work but also works well as part of a team.
• Acts at all times in a professional manner.
• Accuracy and attention to detail and will take time to double check work.
• Strong communication skills; both verbal and written.
• Flexibility with a willingness to learn and take on new tasks.
• Ability to prioritise and manage workload whilst responding to urgent requests as they arise.

Contact Information: For any further information please do not hesitate to contact us.