Administrator

Rathbones provides individual investment and wealth management services for private clients, charities, trustees and professional partners. We have been trusted for generations to manage and preserve our clients’ wealth.

Our tradition of investing and acting responsibly has been with us from the beginning and continues to lead us forward. Our ambition is to be recognised as the UK’s most responsible wealth manager.

We see it as our responsibility to invest for everyone’s tomorrow. That means doing the right thing for our clients and for others too. Keeping the future in mind when we make decisions today. Looking beyond the short term for the most sustainable outcome. This is how we build enduring value for our clients, make a wider contribution to society and create a lasting legacy. Thinking, acting and investing responsibly.

Role: Administrator – Ops Control Assurance

Department: Oversight & Control 

Location: Liverpool 

Contract Type: 6 months

Reporting to: Vicky Rotheram

The Role

 To undertake first line independent data verification assurance and quality assurance activities, to ensure that all approved new accounts and amendments meet regulatory requirements, that the correct level of anti-money laundering (AML) due diligence (DD) has been completed and to identify and remove data inaccuracies.  This activity has been designed ensure that the data held on systems is fit for use in its intended operational role, and conforms to standards that have been set, so that its fitness for use is achieved.

Outcomes of the Role

·         Accountable for administrative tasks within the team in line with the team’s procedures manual

·         Ensure you are adhering to the teams current SLAs and to all regulatory requirements

·         Build and maintain relationships with all stakeholders, both internal and external

·         Be responsible for your own personal development, keeping abreast of industry standards, regulatory changes as well as understanding your own training needs

·         Deal with queries from investment management function colleagues, and as applicable wider group colleagues

·         Assist in the production of departmental management information for inclusion in the month end reports

·         Support the maintenance, and update, of department procedures; ensure that they are kept in line with internal processes, and regulatory requirements

·         Assist with project work, and systems testing, as and when requested

·         Support group-wide disaster recovery activities, including off site, as and when required

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

·         Ideally a financial services background, with experience in a similar role. Wealth management exposure preferred.

·         CISI Investment Operations Certificate desirable.

·         PC literate; knowledge of MS Office as well as of RID/ExBO, and Electronic Account Opening System.

·         Good co-ordination / organisation skills; attention to detail and accuracy.

·         Ability to verbally communicate effective, and interact with wider group colleagues in a constructive manner.

·         Ability to plan and manage time effectively, allocating realistic timeframes to complete tasks.

·         Remain objective under pressure; be adaptable and pragmatic in approach.

·         Demonstrate a methodical and consistent approach.

·         Proactive stance towards continual professional development.

·         Ability to develop, build and maintain, constructive and open relationships with internal stakeholders, supporting a no-blame culture.

·         Display a willingness to take the initiative

Life at Rathbones

We aim to become an employer of choice for the wealth management sector, to achieve this we are working hard to build a diverse, equal, and inclusive workplace that motivates, develops and embraces the strengths of all our colleagues. Being part of Rathbones means you will join a team of passionate professionals in a successful culture that cares for its people. At Rathbones, we provide meaningful work, opportunities, and a voice to all.

We are committed to building a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We welcome individuals who share our values – those that are passionate about client service, operate with the highest levels of integrity and have a strong results focus.

We’re a Level 1 Disability Confident employer under the UK Government scheme. This means we’ve signed up to a set of commitments around how we recruit, retain and develop people with disabilities. Find out more about the Government Scheme online. If you require adjustments to apply for a role at Rathbones, please contact us via recruit@rathbones.com to let us know what adjustments you may need.