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. We set up LGT Wealth Management in 2008 to offer a fresh approach to wealth management, and we provide a flexible, bespoke service adapted to each client’s needs.

As a Senior Investment Assistant, you will serve as a pivotal member of the support team, providing expert general and administrative assistance to our Investment Managers to ensure the highest standard of client service. You will manage complex client-related, administrative, and organisational tasks, act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, oversee the quality of services delivered by the team, and mentor junior colleagues. You will take ownership of account openings and regulatory compliance, contribute to cross-team initiatives and process improvements, and represent the admin team in firm-wide projects and committees.

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, and professional development.
• Escalate where required to the Team Support Manager, to ensure continuity and the smooth execution of daily operations.
• Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with colleagues in other departments, particularly with teams such as Client Due Diligence, Data Team, Transfers, Treasury, and others to ensure seamless cooperation and effective workflow.
• 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.
• Assist with the firm-wide implementation of projects or systems related to the support function.
• Ensure all administrative processes comply with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Take on more complex work to establish yourself as a technical expert within the team.

Requirements

• Generates new ideas/initiatives to ensure the effectiveness of the Team.
• Looks for ways to improve current processes.
• Experience in a Front Office environment in a similar role.
• Appropriate Level 4 qualification, e.g. Investment Advice Diploma (IAD).
• Takes initiative for own work but also works well as part of a team.
• Acts at all times in a professional manner.
• Conforms to LGT Wealth Management’s procedures, within individual authorisation levels and in a compliant manner.
• Accuracy and attention to detail, and takes time to double-check work.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexibility with a willingness to learn and take on new tasks.
• Handles all matters promptly, professionally and effectively without being reminded.
• Readily assists the team in achieving its objectives.
• Ability to prioritise and manage workload while responding to urgent requests as they arise.
• Follows tasks through to the end.
• Makes effective use of time to carry out tasks to the appropriate standard.
• Positive, collaborative, and solutions-focused mindset, able to influence constructive working relationships across the office.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Understanding of front-office systems is desirable.