Who we're looking for at Schroders Wealth Management
We're looking for a Relationship Management Assistant (RMA) to join the Wealth division of the Schroders group. The ideal candidate would be someone who is passionate about delivering excellent client service and investment management for our clients.
You will work alongside the Relationship Managers and will be a critical part of the team, in some cases serving as the first port of call for clients in their dealings and administrative requests. You will take a proactive role alongside the Relationship Manager in delivering excellent client service. Youll be busy, hands-on and can-do. You will develop deep technical knowledge of our processes and systems and work across the business to challenge, develop and improve our processes and foster a wider understanding.
What you'll do
Support Relationship Managers to manage clients portfolios in line with their investment wishes, our rules and the regulations, whilst developing relationships of trust
Be a point of contact for our clients, react to all enquires in a timely manner and maintain a record of responses
Handle administrative duties promptly for our clients, such as cash transfer requests and monitoring overdrafts
Set up accounts for new clients and arrange meetings with them
Create cash-transfer requests, liaising with Relationship Managers and complying with regulations to make sure we meet clients instructions
Check clients transaction statements, monitor outstanding deals and report any errors
Help to ensure client accounts are compliant and in-keeping with current regulation and procedures
You may be asked to contribute to business-wide client service and internal process committees. You will build a strong internal network and have a good understanding of the key client service issues affecting the business
Work closely with our operations teams to make our clients experience seamless
Help with assessing portfolio suitability and performance and prepare investment proposals
Carry out trades in client portfolios in line with instructions and investment recommendations
Combine regular daily tasks with longer term projects with varying deadlines whilst responding to incoming enquiries
Maintain and update your knowledge through continual professional development (CPD)
Embody the core Schroders values of Excellence, Innovation, Teamwork, Passion and Integrity in all aspects of your work
The knowledge, experience and qualifications you need
2-3 years working experience in the wealth management sector
Excellent IT skills, especially with the Microsoft Office suite
A keen interest in helping our clients and their families
An interest in global financial news and markets
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (written and spoken) and an ability to multi-task
What you'll be like
A really good communicator and able to be clear and to give reassurance
You will be great at listening, possessing the ability to empathise with the clients perspective
Self-motivated and enthusiastic
Good at working in a team, and with other teams
Youll have real attention to detail
Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Show a willingness to learn and develop and a desire to work with your colleagues to achieve excellent client outcomes
We recognise potential, whoever you are
Our purpose is to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. Diversity of thought facilitated by an inclusive culture will allow us to make better decisions and better achieve our purpose. This is why inclusion and diversity are a strategic priority for us and why we are an equal opportunities employer: you are welcome here regardless of your age, disability, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, socio-economic background or any other protected characteristics.
