At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage client portfolios and ensure excellent client outcomes through proactive service and communication.
- Company: Rathbones is known for its strong investment management and financial planning services.
- Benefits: Enjoy a hybrid working pattern and opportunities for professional development and mentoring.
- Other info: The position is based in Liverpool and is a permanent contract.
- Why this job: This role offers increased autonomy and strategic input compared to the Associate position.
- Qualifications: Candidates should have a Level 7 qualification (CWM preferred) and experience in investment management.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Location: Liverpool
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Hybrid
About the Role: To develop investment business and ensure good client outcomes by building strong relationships, managing client portfolios and contributing to the growth of the firm. The role involves leading client relationships, delivering excellent service, and actively participating in business development, mentoring, and internal initiatives. It marks progression from the Associate role, with increased autonomy, strategic input, and commercial awareness and impact.
What you’ll be responsible for:
- Client Service & Investment Management: Take responsibility to seek excellent client outcomes through proactive service, management of portfolios, and suitability oversight. Lead client relationships and ensure timely, high-quality interactions, communication and documentation. Collaborate with internal and external professional contacts to deliver holistic wealth solutions. Strong relationships with Rathbones Financial Planning, Portfolio Management and other internal services.
- Investment Strategy & Technical Expertise: Ensure investment portfolios aligned with client objectives and market conditions. Thorough understanding of Rathbones investment process, conduct additional research and analysis to support client requirements and outcomes. Maintain strong understanding of Rathbones proposition, commercial awareness of the wider market and clear knowledge of the regulatory framework.
- Business Development & Growth: Evidence growth of client book in line with firm strategy, as well as personal business development plan and pipeline of new opportunities. Refine own Rathbones pitch, being able to deliver with confidence and clarity. Demonstrate commercial awareness and contribute to the firm’s growth initiatives. Mentor and support junior team members, sharing expertise and fostering development. Actively participate in internal forums and be prepared to contribute to committees and business projects as required. Promote a collaborative culture and uphold the firm’s values and standards.
About you: Strong and well-established client and investment management skills. Proficiency in research, analysis, and IT systems. Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities. Commercial awareness and ability to identify growth opportunities. Client-centric mindset with integrity and professionalism. Collaborative and proactive approach to team and firm initiatives. Ownership, accountability, and attention to detail. Active listening and adaptability. Commitment to continuous improvement and feedback. Background in investment management with experience managing portfolios. Demonstrated success in client service and business development. Level 7 qualification (CWM preferred) and Level 4 IAD qualification. Experience in client administration and regulatory compliance.
Investment Manager in Liverpool employer: Rathbones
Rathbones, located in Liverpool, offers a collaborative culture with a focus on client-centric investment solutions. Employees benefit from a hybrid working model and opportunities for continuous improvement and professional growth.
