Investment Administrator - Client Transitions - 12 Month FTC

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Not specified
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Associate
CATEGORY
Finance & Accounting
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Excel UK Securities Administration Asset Types Knowledge (Bonds, Equities, Unit Trusts) Compliance & Regulatory Knowledge (AML, CASS, TCF) Microsoft Office Attention to Detail Communication Skills Team Working

FULL DESCRIPTION

Investment Administrator - Client Transitions - 12 Month FTC

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] has been associated with banking since 1833. We combine private and commercial banking, wealth planning and investment management. We believe in traditional relationship and service-led banking powered by modern technology.

Job Purpose: To provide excellent administrative support to the Investment Management Team with the client at the heart of the service. The Investment Management Operations team work closely with the Investment Management team as well as interfacing with all other areas of the bank and third-party providers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Transitions of client assets in/out.
  • Non-client related static data maintenance.
  • Setting up stocks in our in-house system.
  • Updating security stock pricing.
  • Transfer related payments.
  • Account closures.
  • Opening nominee accounts with transfer agents and ongoing AML maintenance.
  • Ad-hoc duties in support of other teams.

Person Specification

Knowledge/Experience/Skills:

  • Experience using Excel and adapting manual processes is essential.
  • Significant relevant experience for the role.
  • Broad experience of UK securities administration (both core processing and associated tasks), gained operationally within an Investment Bank or another Wealth management company.
  • Experience and knowledge of the characteristics of different asset types (Bonds, Equities and Unit Trusts / OEICS) Hedge funds and how they are processed coupled with market specific knowledge.
  • A high standard of Compliance and regulatory knowledge, covering AML, Best Execution policy, CASS and TCF.
  • Knowledge and experience of servicing private client business and understanding the requirements and expectations of the HNW market.
  • Team working - it is essential that all staff members have a strong team player focus.
  • Good system skills with experience of Microsoft office, (the ability to write macros are advantageous but not essential).
  • Previous experience with Investment Management Systems and interfaces such as Crest, Equisoft (formerly Altus) EMX, Reconciliation systems or Tercero (desirable).
  • The role requires a high level of attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with clients, providers and senior management coupled with a high level of confidentiality, diplomacy and discretion.
  • Ability to communicate both verbally and written with clients, providers, and senior management.

Qualifications: Ideally be educated to degree level and be studying for, or already have, the IOC.

Competencies: Problem solving and judgment, Client focused, Communication and confidence, Working proactively, Team working.

About Us

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we seek proactive individuals who embrace high standards and bring the energy needed to drive success. In return, you can thrive in a dynamic environment that values your innovative ideas and provides the stability and support for your personal and professional growth. Our human-scale ethos means that everyone is recognised as an individual, not just a number, creating a workplace where you truly belong and thrive.

As a service led, relationship driven bank, in-person collaboration and wellbeing are important to us and drives our inclusive culture. With this in mind, our Agile Working Policy offers one day a week working from home.

Benefits:

  • Competitive holiday allowance with the ability to buy / sell / rollover up to five days per year
  • Pension via market leading provider
  • Private Healthcare cover
  • 4x Life Assurance
  • Discretionary Bonus
  • Access to a suite of flexible benefits including Cycle to Work Scheme, Gym Scheme, Health Assessment, Season Ticket / Travel loans and Dental insurance as well as other discounts / vouchers

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Reasonable adjustments: Please let us know of any adjustments or arrangements that you may need to help you apply to this role or that will help you during the recruitment process. If you wish to discuss any particular requirements or concerns you have because of a disability or medical condition please contact us at [contact hidden]. Information you provide about any disability or medical condition will remain confidential unless it is necessary to disclose it to other members of staff or outside agencies to ensure the health and safety of yourself and others, or to implement the adjustments you require. In these circumstances we will first discuss with you how and to whom the information may be disclosed.

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