Trainee Investment Manager Birmingham (GB)

LGT Wealth Management UK LLP is a UK-based partnership, wholly owned by the private banking group LGT, which is in turn owned by the Princely Family of Liechtenstein. When we set up LGT Wealth Management in 2008, our aim was to offer a fresh approach to wealth management. Alongside the LLP we also have two other entities which focus on US and Jersey based clients. Our head office is based in London however we have a presence in Edinburgh, Jersey, Leeds, Birmingham and Bristol. The plan was simple: put our clients first by providing a transparent service, designed around what is right for each of them. By drawing together in-depth knowledge and experience from across the industry, we provide a flexible, bespoke service adapted to each of our clients’ needs.
Our mission is to create long-term value for all stakeholders. Our culture encourages individuals to generate, develop and implement ideas which will strengthen our business. Belonging, respect, integrity, conviction and entrepreneurship are our core values. As our brand recognition grows, we are fast becoming an employer of choice in our sector. We have over £29 billion in funds under management and circa 700 staff.

Business Unit

The team’s primary goal is to help HNW / UHNW clients enhance their wealth, building lasting partnerships built on trust and transparency. We are involved in a broad range of activities including Investments, Strategy and Planning / Structuring, and work with a diverse range of clients, including individuals, trustees, and corporate entities. Clients are introduced through multiple channels including financial advisers, and we look to provide a highly personalised service to each, with portfolios tailored to individual objectives and very often managed on desk. The foundations of the team are built on technical excellence and integrity to ensure every client receives a first-class service from experts in their field.

Brief Role Objective:

To provide general and administrative support to Investment Partners and Investment Managers to ensure that the client receives first class service. Responsible for ensuring that administrative, organisational and client related tasks are completed accurately, efficiently and timely manner. Will have regular contact with the client base, dealing with their enquiries and providing support at client meetings where appropriate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the team with all aspects of client contact, including ongoing and regular reporting requirements and ad-hoc reporting requirements.
• Acts as the liaison with the Dealers and Back Office on the settlement of deals and keeps the team abreast of any irregularities.
• Maintaining client lists and information including spreadsheets/databases as required..
• Review and advise on corporate actions ie looking at open offers and rights issues. Instruct the Corporate Actions team accordingly.
• Provide all analytics for the team, including performance, asset allocation reports and capital gains.
• Ensures that all current/new client account data is complete, up-to-date and accurate at all times.
• Responsible for the production of reports and presentations for existing and prospective clients including the collating and distribution of valuations and end of year packs.
• Dealing with client’s correspondence and queries.
• Monitoring portfolios content and performance for Investment Partners/Investment Managers.
• Ensure all prospects are stored on the relevant database and all client correspondence on file.
• Preparing and collating research and stock recommendations for the Investment Partners/Investment Managers including purchase and sale paragraphs
• Attend client meetings with Investment Partners/Investment Managers where appropriate, with all review meetings and reports scheduled, produced to a high standard and delivered on time
• Attendance of seminars and functions as required.
• Monitor external custodians for accuracy and timeliness of processing

Key Skills and Technical Requirements:

• Keeps abreast of all relevant developments in the financial services industry and any regulatory changes which may affect the team.
• Generates new ideas/initiatives to help promote the firm to potential clients.
• Keeps accurate client records and ensures these are held in the appropriate format on the relevant database.
• Takes initiative for their own work within an understood framework of scope and authority.
• Acts at all times in a professional manner.
• Deals with all matters promptly, professionally and effectively without being reminded.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Undertakes other tasks or specific project work as and when requested by the Investment Managers.
• Adhere to all company-wide policies, procedures and compliance requirements.
• Good attention to detail
• Makes effective use of time in order to carry out tasks to the appropriate standard.
• Readily assists the team and the Firm in achieving its objectives.

Other Skills and Attributes:

• Conducts role in accordance with LGT’s procedures, within individual authorisation levels and in a compliant manner.