UK remote
Associate Director Investment Management
About this role
Job Purpose To build and develop trusted relationships with current and potential clients. To be responsible for providing personalised investment advice and portfolio management to the client, ensuring that investment portfolios are managed in line with the Company's investment philosophies & process. Key Responsibilities To look after and support client needs To execute the annual Business plan in line with agreed individual targets To build new client relationships and develop existing client relationships through effective ongoing service to help minimise attrition, and to deliver new instructions and referrals as a result of satisfied clients Structure and lead client meetings in a professional manner, ensuring all information provided is up to date, technically accurate and meets clients’ needs To construct & maintain suitable portfolios in line with the clients’ requirements, circumstances, tax situation and attitude to risk To review portfolios regularly and make portfolio changes consulting with colleagues, where appropriate To place deals accurately and in a timely fashion To work in partnership with Financial Planning and Professional Services colleagues to develop client relationships Ensure comprehensive client records are kept and that these are accurate and up to date at all times and in line with Group policy To strive for no complaints and where they are received ensure that they are raised with the Client Resolution team in a timely fashion and assist in bringing them to a satisfactory resolution Ensure that knowledge and skills are maintained and developed in line with industry, regulatory and internal requirements by undertaking regular and appropriate CPD in order to reach their full potential (for the wider benefit of the Group) Investment Research –Sector Specialist (where appropriate) * Required to work as part of a team focussing on direct equity or collective sector analysis to support the firm’s wider Investment Process needs * Understand the sector, providing appropriate recommendations, based on a wide range of resources * Actively participate in regular meetings, taking ownership of actions, and working in conjunction with other sector specialists * Construct materials as determined within the sector teams to support analysis and communication to Investment Managers * Leading the team and ensuring standards are met (where appropriate) Skills, Experience & Qualifications Holds a relevant level 6 qualification or above (aspiring for Level 7) and maintains an up-to-date Statement of Professional Standing Understanding of the financial services industry and investment market Experience of managing client investment portfolios and providing investment advice Strong understanding of portfolio management, asset allocation, investment research and market analysis, with the ability to support client portfolios while delivering a high standard of client service and relationship management.