NJR Recruitment
Senior IFA Administrator – Financial Planning
Edgbaston| Up to £35,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits | Hybrid Working
NJR Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a highly regarded and expanding Financial Planning firm in Edgbaston, seeking an experienced Senior IFA Administrator to join their successful and growing team.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive and people-focused organisation that places a strong emphasis on employee development, collaboration, and career progression. As the business continues to grow, they are looking to attract a talented individual who is keen to make a meaningful contribution while further developing their own skills and expertise within a supportive environment.
Working closely with Financial Planners and Office Managers, you will play an integral role in delivering an exceptional client experience, providing high-quality support across a range of financial planning activities. You will also have the opportunity to mentor and support junior colleagues, share your knowledge and expertise, and help drive the continued success of a dynamic and ambitious team.
If you are looking to join a firm that genuinely values its people, encourages professional growth, and offers long-term career opportunities, this could be the perfect next step in your career.
Benefits
- Salary up to £35,000 depending on experience
- Hybrid working with up to 2 days working from home
- 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- 3% employer pension contribution
- Life assurance at 4x salary
- Income protection cover
- Company sick pay scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Financial wellbeing support and additional employee benefits
The Opportunity
As a Senior IFA Administrator, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive administrative support across a broad range of financial planning activities. You'll work on both routine and complex cases, ensuring clients receive a professional, efficient, and compliant service at every stage of their journey.
Alongside your technical expertise, you'll act as a mentor and role model within the team, sharing knowledge and helping to maintain the highest standards of client service and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparing client review packs, valuation reports, and performance documentation
- Processing new business submissions and ensuring all compliance requirements are met
- Liaising with providers to obtain policy information, valuations, and illustrations
- Managing client servicing activities, including withdrawals, fund switches, and policy amendments
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date client records using the firm's back-office systems
- Preparing post-review correspondence and keeping clients informed throughout the advice process
- Supporting Financial Planners with complex investment, pension, protection, and mortgage cases
- Producing fund switch reports and assisting with research using FE Analytics
- Coaching and supporting junior administrators to encourage development and best practice
About You
The successful candidate will possess:
- A minimum of 5 years' experience within an IFA/Financial Planning administration role
- Strong technical knowledge of pensions, investments, protection, and financial planning processes
- A thorough understanding of FCA regulatory requirements and industry best practice
- Experience supporting complex and high-value client cases
- Excellent organisational skills with a meticulous attention to detail
- Strong communication and relationship-building abilities
- Proficiency with financial planning back-office systems and Microsoft Office applications
If you are an experienced IFA Administrator looking to join a well-established and growing Financial Planning firm that values its people and offers genuine long-term career prospects, we'd love to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact NJR quoting NJR16804
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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