Trainee Wealth Management Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Trainee Wealth Management Assistant - No Experience Needed!
This is an entry level position and will provide an excellent opportunity for the candidate to gain experience of the day-to-day running of a Wealth Management Firm as well as insight into the Financial Services sector.
The chosen candidate will be working closely with the Operations & Compliance Manager and Financial Adviser to assist with operational and client administrative and compliance duties.
Excellent attention to detail, good communication skills and a strong work ethic are essential.
Duties will include:
- Administrative support to senior staff
- Task management and accurate recording of time (using time tracking software)
- Regulatory and compliance tasks
- Competency and training tasks
- Product and procedure related tasks
- Ad hoc research duties and collation of information
- Maintenance and recording of CPD logs for staff members
- Communicating with selected clients, providers, third parties and colleagues
- Education/investment webinar download and access /recording
- Preparing documentation, presentations and notes
- Maintenance of office and compliance filing systems
- Ensuring that all compliance and regulatory standards are met and any breaches reported to the Operations and Compliance Manager
- Assist senior financial advisors in preparing financial plans for clients
- Conduct research and analysis on financial products and investments
- Learn and follow company policies and procedures regarding client communication and data privacy
After 12 month of working experience with Ascot Wealth Management the Candidate will be enrolled into an "Paraplanner" Apprenticeship Scheme to develop knowledge and receive The Certificate in Financial Services.
The Certificate in Financial Services includes passing exams:
- R01 Financial Services, Regulation and Ethics
- R02 Investment Principles and Risk
- R03 Personal Taxation
- J09 Paraplanning
Further progression available within the business.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Apprenticeship
Contract length: 12 months
Salary: £18,000.00-£20,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Sunningdale, Berkshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application deadline: 28/02/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Trainee Wealth Management Assistant roles across Ascot Wealth Management Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £18,000 - £20,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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