Investment Administrator

Fixed Term Contract Duration - 2 Months

About the Business

Quilter Cheviot has been the wealth manager of choice for individuals and families for over 250 years, and today is one of the UK’s largest wealth management firms offering expert discretionary investment management and financial advice through our sister company, Quilter Cheviot Financial Planning. We offer a highly personalised service to private clients, charities, trustees, and professional partners. Quilter Cheviot has presence throughout the UK, Ireland and Channel Islands.
We are part of Quilter plc, a leading provider of advice, investment platforms, multi-asset investment solutions and discretionary fund management which is listed on the London and Johannesburg stock exchanges and manages over £119.4.Billion of client investments (as at December 2024).

About the Role

Level: 2

Location: Leicester

Department: Investment Management

Contract: Fixed term Contract 3 months

• We are looking to recruit a hardworking, diligent individual with an active interest in the industry and a desire to provide our clients with a high level of personal service.

• This role will be assisting two senior Investment Managers, and a Trainee Investment Manager, whilst working within a wider team of 13 colleagues.

• This is a key administrative position and the successful applicant with play an integral role in supporting a busy team in the management and development of their growing client base.

• The individual will report to the two senior Investment Managers and the Team’s Head of office.

We will provide full training for the role; our Investment Adviser and Trainee Investment Manager will be on hand to guide you through this.

• You will be responsible for responding to administrative client queries by phone, letter or email. You will need to be able to draft general correspondence using templates and ensure all worked is saved correctly on behalf of the team, in a compliant manner.

• You will be issuing valuations and tax reports and providing application paperwork when requested.

• You will be working very closely with our clients and their agents to provide the best service with information and reports regarding their portfolio, which necessitates close relationship building with our stakeholders whether that be internally or externally. You will therefore need to have a pleasant and personable manner, able to get on with a variety of clients.

About You

• Ideally you will have experience in a similar role as an Investment Administrator within Wealth or Investment Management, however this is not essential

• But you must have previous administration or secretarial experience.

• To be successful in this role you’ll be an independent worker and thinker.

• You have an interest in financial services or have a good understanding of our financial services where you can utilise your knowledge and experience within investment management.

• A good level of communication skills is required.

• If you have a Financial Qualification such as QFA, experience within financial services is beneficial.

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Inclusion & Diversity

We value diversity and strive to promote inclusivity in all aspects of our culture. We believe in equal opportunities for all, ensuring that no applicant encounters less favourable treatment based on anything but their skills, qualifications, experience, and potential. We celebrate the unique contributions of a diverse workforce and create a respectful, nurturing environment where every colleague can thrive.

Values

Do the right thing: We act with integrity and are proudly committed to going above and beyond in service of our clients and the support we provide our communities.
Always curious: We continuously seek new ideas and knowledge so we’re one step ahead of our clients’ needs. We look for inspiration everywhere and encourage experimentation, recognising that this is how we create brilliant solutions for brighter futures.
Embrace challenge: We aim high to transform our potential into meaningful outcomes. With ambition as our driving force and a steadfast commitment to growth, we succeed for the good of every generation.
Stronger together: Combining our diverse talents, we accomplish more collectively than we ever could do alone. We speak openly, actively listen, and support each other, and constructively challenge and embrace new ideas. We seek empowerment and demonstrate ownership and trust, with the confidence to make impactful decisions.

Core Benefits 

Holiday: 182 hours (26 days)

Quilter Incentive Scheme: All employees are eligible to participate in incentive scheme, to incentivise business performance and their contribution.

Pension Scheme: A non-contributory company pension scheme that can be boosted through personal contributions.

Healthcare Cash Plan: Jersey employees only.

Benefit Allowance: A cash benefit allowance is payable in lieu of some of our core benefits.

In addition to our core benefits, we offer a range of flexible benefits to UK employees that you can choose from and pay for conveniently via a salary deduction.