Finance jobs in bath

 A Bath Investments firm is looking for an ambitious new addition for their CASS Team. This is a fantastic company to work for; the business strongly supports career development and there is an excellent training programme and study support scheme. 

This opportunity would be perfect for someone who is keen to study towards professional qualifications or is already part way through. In addition, there is a great benefits package which includes a considerable annual bonus.

This will be a varied and interesting role with a mixture of operational and regulatory focus assisting the Investment Department's specialist CASS Team with business-critical activities. The role would suit someone with some experience in this area, or an ambitious and talented individual who wants to transfer their financial services experience in this direction. 

The dynamic company culture consists of many talented and enthusiastic individuals to learn from and there are excellent opportunities for career progression within the company.

The team carry out daily reconciliations of client money accounts, oversee funding from the corporate accounts for shortfalls and process payments off the platform. They also complete checks on bank accounts and upload payment files. 

The offices are located just two minutes’ walk away from Bath Spa train and bus stations making it an easy commute for those travelling into Bath.

Please note: Interviews will take place online and the successful candidate will start their employment working from home. There is already and excellent training and support in place for new starters working remotely.

The role:

• Supporting the company’s ongoing CASS adherence
• Daily client money and internal stock reconciliations
• Periodic external stock reconciliations
• Reconciliation investigation
• Regulatory returns
• Liaison with third parties such as fund managers and banks
• Weekly review of CASS RP
• Adherence to regulatory guidelines
• Nominee and investment manager payment processing
• Ensuring trust letters and associated signatory lists are accurate and up to date.
• Compilation of monthly CMAR reports
• Meeting all Financial Conduct Authority  regulations, particularly CASS 7, 8 & 10

Essential Experience:

• Financial Services experience
• Good attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and  communication skills
• Excellent drive with ability to work unsupervised and under own initiative
• Ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Working knowledge of Excel

Useful Experience:

• Understanding of investments and investment products
• Reconciliations experience
• Investment Operations Certificate (IOC)  or equivalent industry recognised qualification
• CASS Knowledge, in particular CASS 6  & CASS 7

Benefits

• 15% discretionary annual bonus
• Excellent training and career prospects
• Paid study support and exam pass  financial rewards
• Pension, healthcare insurance, gym membership and travel season ticket loan.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £20,000 -  £23,000 /year

Apply now: Bath@wishlist-recruitment.com

A thriving Bath Investments company requires an Investments Assistant to join their friendly team. This is a varied role providing administration support services to Financial Advisers, Investment Managers, Stockbrokers and clients.

The company provides excellent training and financially supports those studying towards professional qualifications, making this a fantastic challenge for someone starting in their career. Graduates with a relevant degree are welcome to apply and it's crucial that candidates show a determination to learn new skills and an eagerness to develop a career in the Investments sector.

Please note: Interviews will take place online and the successful candidate will start their employment working from home. There is already and excellent training and support in place for new starters working remotely.

The Role:

• Providing administration support to IFA businesses & networks.
• Effectively handling administration requests from advisers/ sales force.
• Developing and maintaining a good level of product knowledge & market awareness. Working with various products including pensions (SIPPs), GIAs, bonds & ISAs.
• Processing new business applications and maintaining high levels of accuracy.
• Understanding of FCA guidelines, regulatory issues and their impact.
• Providing excellent levels of client service, working to and sharing best practice.
• There may also be some involvement in team process improvements, systems testing, reporting & projects.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Capable, well-organised person with excellent communication skills
• Good administration skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and a natural team player.
• A keen eye for detail is essential as is a positive attitude, focus and a commitment to learn.
• Candidates with Pensions (SIPPs), Life or Investments (Bonds, ISAs, GIAs) knowledge are welcome to apply.
• Graduate applications must demonstrate good academics along with a relevant degree (economics/finance/business etc.) and ideally a CV that demonstrates an interest in investments.

Training:

The company's training scheme offers new starters the chance to work with different teams across the business. This exposure is very useful for developing a good understanding of all business functions, financial processes and products proving very useful for future career progression.

Benefits:

The firm strongly supports personal development and in addition to the excellent training programme, study support is paid for and exam passes are financially rewarded.There is a flexible benefits package which includes 25 days holiday, pension, healthcare, a considerable annual bonus and regular salary reviews.

Remote interviews taking place now.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £20,000 -  £22,000 /year

Apply now: Bath@wishlist-recruitment.com

A Pensions Associate is required to join a successful Investment Services company in central Bath. The role would best suit someone who thrives on building strong business relationships, managing their own portfolio of clients and who loves working as part of a team.

The company culture is dynamic, and this is an exciting time to join the business as it continues to thrive within an emerging market. The firm's achievements and innovations are highly regarded within the industry. There are fantastic opportunities to learn, develop and progress within the role and the business as the company provides exceptional training, support and career development.

The office environment is friendly and sociable with a positive feel. As the company continues to grow, exciting career prospects may present themselves. The offices are very close to Bath Spa train and bus stations, making this a good option for those who are commuting.

Please note: Interviews will take place online and the successful candidate will start their employment working from home. There is already and excellent training and support in place for new starters working remotely.

What's involved?

• End-to-end pension administration and identifying areas for service enhancements.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with financial advisers, sales teams & internal divisions.
• Account managing a growing portfolio of advisers/ salespeople & clients.
• Effectively handling requests from advisers/ sales force.
• Actively encouraging lead generation.
• Acting as subject matter expert to resolve complex queries & issues.
• Management Information reporting.
• Understanding of FCA guidelines, regulatory issues and their impact.
• Systems coaching for advisers.
• Providing excellent levels of service, working to and sharing best practice.
• Maintaining a good level of product knowledge & market awareness.
• Involvement in ad-hoc reporting, systems testing, process improvements & project work.

What Experience is needed?

• Applicants should have some previous experience from within the Financial Services sector, ideally with Pensions administration experience.
• Good problem solving and client servicing skills.
• Ability to work well individually and as part of a team.
• Good knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Strong communication skills with a 'cando' attitude.
• Previous experience of working with defined pensions benefits or pension income drawdown would be an advantage.

Prospects & Benefits

The company promotes personal development and there are excellent training programmes and study support schemes in place. The business will support you with a career development plan and provides financial study support, financial incentives and regular pay reviews.

There is an excellent benefits package which includes a good pension, paid study support and exam pass incentives, childcare vouchers, train travel season ticket scheme, a considerable annual bonus paid in addition to salary, private medical insurance, life assurance and income protection insurance.

Remote interviews taking place now.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £20,000 -  £25,000 /year

Apply now: Bath@wishlist-recruitment.com

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A highly regarded Bath investments firm is looking for a conscientious and proactive Team Leader to lead a small team of administrators. This is a varied role and the team works closely with various business functions across the company and provides first class administration support to financial advisers and their clients. 

The office is a friendly place to work and you would be made to feel very welcome from day one. The company offers an excellent benefits package, prospects, training support and a highly competitive bonus package paid in addition to salary.

As this high performing company continues to grow, so does this department; making this is an excellent time to join. This is a brilliant opportunity for an ambitious individual who is driven to develop and shine.

The offices are just a few minutes’ walk from Bath Spa Train Station, Park & Ride & Bus Station. 

The Role:

• Responsible for team development through structured 1-2-1, appraisals and leading team members individual training and development plans.
• Dealing with a range of financial products such as ISAs, GIAs, SIPPs and bonds, and resolving escalated queries from the team.
• Overseeing financial processes such as new business applications, transfers, payments in and re-registrations.
• Boosting the ongoing development of the team through leadership techniques, motivating and promoting. employees in recognition of their achievements, either on an individual or team basis. 
• Maintaining an up to date knowledge of regulatory requirements and internal processes to ensure the team's procedures are accurate and approved. 
• Conducting performance reviews with staff to include core and stretch objectives. 
• Encouraging ideas and initiatives from all team members. 
• Dealing with complex queries which have been escalated by team members.
• Ensuring consistent improvement of processes and team activity to achieve efficiency. 

Experience needed: 

• Proven experience in a similar role with some evidence of leadership/supervisory or senior level experience 
• Financial Services experience with a good understanding of platforms and financial product ranges ideally including ISAs, GIAs, SIPPs and Offshore Bonds 
• You lead by example in motivating team members, you are a good role model and mentor for the team.
• Excellent interpersonal, team working & communication skills 
• Demonstrating ownership & accountability 
• Proven process improvement successes 
• Driven, focused with natural initiative

Interviewing now.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £26,000 -  £32,000 /year

Apply now: Bath@wishlist-recruitment.com

A Bath wealth management company is looking for an ambitious and focused graduate to join their Investments Administration team. The company provides brilliant career development opportunities and the study support and training scheme stands out above the industry standard. This opportunity would most suit a graduate with a degree in Economics, Maths, Finance or similar.

The offices are located just two minutes' walk away from Bath Spa train and bus stations making it an easy commute for those travelling into Bath.

What's involved?

This will be a varied and interesting role with a mixture of operational and regulatory focus assisting the Investments division with business-critical activities. Working closely alongside operational teams, the primary focus is upon daily external cash reconciliations, monthly stock reconciliations and distribution processing in accordance with FCA and CASS guidelines.

• Daily client money reconciliations
• Liaison with third parties such as fund managers, investment managers, auditors and banks
• Cheque processing and banking
• Keeping up to date on FCA regulations, with particular attention to CASS regulations
• Maintaining spreadsheets using Excel
• User acceptance testing and disaster recovery cycles.
• Distribution processing
• Liaising with internal divisions to resolve issues
• Collating reports for analysis
• Reconciliation investigation
• Meeting all Financial Conduct Authority regulations and deadlines

Essential Experience:

• Good attention to detail
• Proactive and innovative approach to problem solving and decision making
• Logical and analytical
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ownership and accountability
• Excellent drive with ability to work unsupervised and under own initiative
• Ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Working knowledge of Excel
• Financial Services experience would be useful but not essential as training will be given.

Benefits:

• Paid study support and financial incentives for exam passes
• Excellent training and career prospects
• Competitive annual bonus paid in addition to salary
• Pension and healthcare insurance
• Vouchers, discounts and train travel season ticket loan
• Subsidised gym membership
• Company events & social hours
• Casual dress

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £18,000 -  £22,000 /year

Apply now: Bath@wishlist-recruitment.com