- Arranging annual reviews with clients, including sending confirmations and booking meeting rooms.
- Scheduling meetings with prospective clients, managing letters of authority, gathering policy information, and preparing summaries.
- Creating performance presentations and ensuring that the adviser is informed of compliance requirements, planning needs, and relevant details such as company year-ends and upcoming life events. This includes tracking ISA allowances, pension contributions, drawdown details, and remaining tax-free cash.
- Sending post-meeting correspondence and action points to clients via the portal, email, or post. Updating systems and filing documents post-meeting.
- Co-ordinating with advisers and analysts on next steps and ensuring any outstanding information is obtained prior to report preparation.
- Compiling illustrations and supporting materials for suitability reports and sending them to clients.
- Submitting new business expectations and processing fund switches, withdrawals, and transfers, liaising with clients and providers throughout.
- Maintaining up-to-date records in the back-office system and completing workflows accurately and on time.
- Ensuring fees are paid and reconciled.
- Providing clients with required information for tax returns on an annual basis.
- Handling ad hoc calls and requests between annual reviews.
- Assisting with overflow calls and providing reception cover as needed.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role with a solid understanding of financial products and regulations.
- Familiarity with iO software or similar systems is ideal.
- Experience with platforms such as Quilter, Abrdn, Fidelity, Scottish Widows, and Aegon is preferred but not essential.
- Strong keyboard skills and an excellent telephone manner are essential.