Senior Investment Assistant Leeds (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.

Brief Role Objective:

As a Senior Investment Assistant, you will serve as a pivotal member of the support team, providing expert general and administrative assistance to our Investment Managers to ensure the highest standard of client service. In addition to managing complex client-related, administrative, and organisational tasks, you will act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, oversee the quality of services delivered by the team, and mentor junior colleagues.

You will take ownership for account openings and regulatory compliance whilst actively contributing to cross-team initiatives and process improvements, and represent the admin team in firm-wide projects and committees. Your experience and leadership will be essential in resolving escalated queries, driving operational excellence, and ensuring continued adherence to best practices and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities:        

• Act as the main point of contact for administrative queries, both internally and externally, related to the team’s clients.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the clients managed by the team to provide high-quality administrative services.
• Provide accurate and timely support with trading requirements, consistently meeting cut‑off times and ensuring all actions align with client objectives.”
• Oversee the quality and quantity of administrative services provided to clients on behalf of the team.
• Act as the team's account opening specialist, ensuring all account opening processes are executed with precision, efficiency, and in full compliance with regulatory and internal standards.
• Delegate day-to-day responsibilities amongst the investment support team, providing guidance on work allocation, output, and professional development.
• Escalate where required to the Team Support Manager, to ensure continuity and the smooth execution of daily operations.
• Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with colleagues in other departments. Particularly with teams we work closely with such as Client Due Diligence, Data Team, Transfers, Treasury etc and others we closely interact with to ensure seamless cooperation and effective workflow.
• Serve as a reference point for resolving internal queries related to administrative processes and client matters.
• Actively participate in the FO Assistant Forum, contributing ideas and process improvements.
• Assist with the firm-wide implementation of projects or systems related to the support function.
• Ensure all administrative processes comply with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Take on more complex work to establish yourself as a technical expert within the team.

Market, clients and competitors - Essential:

• Generates new ideas/initiatives to ensure the effectiveness of the Team. Looks for ways to improve current processes.

Other skills, competencies and attributes:

• This role is open to those who have previously worked in a Front Office environment in a similar role
• Appropriate Level 4 qualification e.g. Investment Advice Diploma (IAD)
• Takes initiative for own work but also works well as part of a team.
• Acts at all times in a professional manner.
• Conducts role in accordance with LGT Wealth Management’s procedures, within individual authorisation levels and in a compliant manner.
• Accuracy and attention to detail and will take time to double check work.
• Strong communication skills; both verbal and written.
• Flexibility with a willingness to learn and take on new tasks.       
• Deals with all matters promptly, professionally and effectively without being reminded.
• Readily assists the team in achieving its objectives.
• Ability to prioritise and manage workload whilst responding to urgent requests as they arise. Follows tasks through to the end.
• Makes effective use of time in order to carry out tasks to the appropriate standard.
• Has a positive, collaborative, and solutions‑focused mindset and is able to influence constructive working relationships across the office.

IT:

• Good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of products, in particular, Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Understanding of front office systems is desirable.