Trainee Investment Manager
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Locations: Dublin
Time Type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago
Time left to apply: End Date: November 30, 2024 (28 days left to apply)
Job Requisition ID: R3975
About the Business
Quilter Cheviot has been the wealth manager of choice for individuals and families for over 250 years, and today is one of the UK’s largest wealth management firms offering expert discretionary investment management and financial advice through our sister company, Quilter Cheviot Financial Planning. We offer a highly personalised service to private clients, charities, trustees, and professional partners. Quilter Cheviot has presence throughout the UK, Ireland and Channel Islands.
We are part of Quilter plc, a leading provider of advice, investment platforms, multi-asset investment solutions and discretionary fund management which is listed on the London and Johannesburg stock exchanges and manages over £111.6 billion of client investments (as at March 2024).
If you want to play a part in shaping the future of our business, bringing new ideas and challenge then now is a great time to join us.
About the Role
As a Trainee Investment Manager you’ll be part of a team, aiding the client experience, with your roles including but not limited to:
* Producing investment proposal documents
* Preparing client review presentations and data
* Taking an active part in team investment discussions
* Once qualified to a sufficient degree, rebalancing client portfolios
* Processing payments and using your discretion as to where to raise cash or invest new funds
* Monitoring team investment models
* Distributing valuations, tax packs and periodic commentary
You’ll be working very closely with our clients and their agents to provide the best service with information and reports regarding their portfolio, which necessitates close relationship building with our stakeholders whether that be internally or externally.
As your role is central within the team you’ll also be assisting in the general administration, these duties are varied daily but usually consists of answering the phones, preparing PowerPoint presentations, preparing suitability letters and maintenance of suitability affirmations. You will be required to facilitate the smooth opening of new accounts and assist Investment Managers preparing for client meetings.
Core competencies: We use the Microsoft Office suite on a daily basis so a good understanding of Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook is necessary. The individual should be comfortable using Excel functions such as VLOOKUP, IF and SUMIF (for example) and be willing to learn more in order to streamline their role. An understanding of Macros and Pivot tables would be beneficial.
About You
* To be successful in this role you’ll be an independent worker and thinker.
* You have an interest in financial services or have a good understanding of our financial services where you can utilise your knowledge and experience within investment management.
* A good level of communication skills is required.
* Ideally you would be QFA qualified with experience in financial services being beneficial.
* A desire to complete the CFP qualification.
Inclusion & Diversity
We value diversity and strive to promote inclusivity in all aspects of our culture. We believe in equal opportunities for all, ensuring that no applicant encounters less favourable treatment based on anything but their skills, qualifications, experience, and potential. We celebrate the unique contributions of a diverse workforce and create a respectful, nurturing environment where every colleague can thrive.
Values
Do the right thing: We act with integrity and are proudly committed to going above and beyond in service of our clients and the support we provide our communities.
Always curious: We continuously seek new ideas and knowledge so we’re one step ahead of our clients’ needs. We look for inspiration everywhere and encourage experimentation, recognising that this is how we create brilliant solutions for brighter futures.
Embrace challenge: We aim high to transform our potential into meaningful outcomes. With ambition as our driving force and a steadfast commitment to growth, we succeed for the good of every generation.
Stronger together: Combining our diverse talents, we accomplish more collectively than we ever could do alone. We speak openly, actively listen, and support each other, and constructively challenge and embrace new ideas. We seek empowerment and demonstrate ownership and trust, with the confidence to make impactful decisions.
Core Benefits
Holiday: 182 hours (26 days)
Quilter Incentive Scheme: All employees are eligible to participate in incentive scheme, to incentivise business performance and their contribution.
Pension Scheme: A non-contributory company pension scheme that can be boosted through personal contributions.
Private Medical Insurance: Single cover as standard with options to increase cover to include your partner or children.
Life Assurance: 4x your salary.
Income Protection: 75% of salary, less state benefits, payable after 26 weeks of absence.
Healthcare Cash Plan: Jersey employees only
In addition to our core benefits, we offer a range of flexible benefits to UK employees that you can choose from and pay for conveniently via a salary deduction.
Flexible Working
At Quilter, we believe our workplace needs to work for you, and we want to enable that by creating an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work. Some roles lend themselves to flexible options more than others, so our talent acquisition team are on hand to discuss your needs. Please contact us.
About Us
Our purpose is to help the generations today and tomorrow to prosper. That means we must guide people through the complexity of planning for their future, with the right financial advice and investment solutions, so that they can have more secure financial futures.
In this ever-changing world, we see that our role in society has never been more meaningful, and we are committed to using our expertise and care to guide our customers through these challenging and unprecedented times.
Our impressive talents and capabilities set us apart, but our unwavering commitment to our customers is what defines us. We truly believe that we have all the ingredients to be the very best in our industry, and we want great people with the care and creativity that we need, to help us get there.
We are passionate about building an inclusive culture where everyone’s contribution is valued, and our people can thrive. No matter what your role is or where you sit, your voice will matter. We hope you like what you hear and are interested in learning more about joining us.
Quilter is committed to treating all our job applicants fairly and with respect. Our people come from all kinds of backgrounds, and have a wide range of expertise, so we welcome your application regardless of your beliefs, culture, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation and or disability. Please contact the talent acquisition team if you need any reasonable adjustments made to the recruitment process, require information in an alternative format or have any questions around accessibility, we will try our very best to accommodate.
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