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Trainee Client Support Administrator

Heat Recruitment
Posted 5 days ago, valid for 20 days
Location

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh EH105BP, Scotland

Salary

£20,000 - £24,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client, a well-established company in the financial services sector, is looking for a Trainee Client Support Administrator.
  • Candidates must have at least one year of experience in the financial services industry, preferably from a provider or Independent Financial Adviser background.
  • The role involves providing administrative support, scheduling appointments, and ensuring compliance with FCA guidelines.
  • This position offers a salary of £25,000, with a clear progression path for professional development.
  • The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication skills and the ability to manage a varied workload under pressure.

Our client, a well-established company within the financial services sector, is seeking a Trainee Client Support Administrator to join their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with at least one year of experience within the financial services industry, whether from a provider or Independent Financial Adviser (IFA) background with a progression focused mindset. The successful candidate will provide crucial administrative support to the existing team and will have a clear, structured progression path within the business.

Key Responsibilities:Initial responsibilities include:

  • Scheduling client appointments
  • Opening and franking mail, scanning relevant documents to client files, and updating the back office system
  • Typing up Client Factfinds
  • Updating the pending work list daily
  • Ensuring accurate and up-to-date client data on the back office system
  • Answering the phone, greeting visitors, and offering refreshments for office and client meetings
  • Communicating with clients and providers via phone and email
  • Ensuring client files are compliant with FCA and company guidelines
  • Preparing general correspondence, letters, and emails
  • Undertaking general administrative duties such as photocopying and filing

Further responsibilities after training include:

  • Sending Letters of Authority to life companies and following up
  • Issuing policy documentation and processing withdrawal/surrender requests
  • Obtaining values for client reviews and preparing valuation reports
  • Conducting research as required
  • Processing and chasing new business (both paper-based and online)
  • Processing fund switches, rebalances, and preparing reports from templates

Key Requirements:

  • At least one year of experience within a financial services role (from providers or IFAs)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
  • Experience with Intelligent Office, platforms, and provider websites is desirable but not essential
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage a varied workload
  • A keen eye for detail and accuracy
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Why Apply?This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with a background in financial services to join a forward-thinking team. The role offers a clear progression path with opportunities to develop professionally and take on more responsibility as you grow within the company.

If you're passionate about the financial services industry and looking for a role with the potential for long-term career development, we encourage you to apply.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.