Trainee Investment Manager at LGT Crestone Wealth Management Limited | London | Rezi

Trainee Investment Manager at LGT Crestone Wealth Management Limited

Trainee Investment Manager

LGT Crestone Wealth Management Limited · London

1 months ago

Trainee Investment Manager

LGT Crestone Wealth Management Limited · London

a month ago
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About the Role

Provide high-quality investment, administrative, organisational, client-service and workflow support primarily to two Investment Managers, while also contributing to the wider team’s responsibilities and objectives. The role is responsible for helping ensure that client-related tasks, follow-ups, reporting, CRM records and the calendar of client commitments are completed accurately, efficiently and in a timely manner. The individual will build up to have regular contact with the UHNW client base, dealing with enquiries and providing support at client meetings where appropriate. The successful candidate will bring ownership, structure, strong follow-through and a proactive approach to turning open matters into completed work.

Responsibilities

  • Provide day-to-day support primarily to two Investment Managers, while remaining flexible and available to assist the wider team and the Firm with shared responsibilities as required.
  • Assist with all aspects of client contact, including ongoing and regular reporting requirements and ad-hoc reporting requirements.
  • Help manage workflow, follow-ups, CRM updates and the calendar of client commitments, ensuring actions are tracked accurately, progressed proactively and seen through to completion.
  • Act as the liaison with the Dealers and Back Office on the settlement of deals and keep the Investment Managers and wider team abreast of any irregularities.
  • Maintain client lists and information, including spreadsheets/databases as required, including Bloomberg sheets.
  • Review and coordinate corporate actions, including open offers and rights issues, and instruct the Corporate Actions team accordingly.
  • Provide analytics for the Investment Managers and the team, including performance, asset allocation reports and capital gains analysis.
  • Ensure that all current/new client account data is complete, up-to-date and accurate at all times.
  • Be responsible for the production of high-quality reports and presentations for existing and prospective clients, including the collation and distribution of valuations and end-of-year packs.
  • Deal with client correspondence and queries in a clear, professional and timely manner.
  • Monitor portfolio content and performance for Investment Partners/Investment Managers.
  • Place and process trades in line with client instructions for advisory and execution-only portfolios, liaising with Dealers and ensuring adherence to internal procedures and regulatory requirements.
  • Ensure all prospects are stored on the relevant database and all client correspondence is filed appropriately.
  • Prepare and collate research and investment recommendations for the Investment Partners/Investment Managers.
  • Attend client meetings with Investment Partners/Investment Managers where appropriate, ensuring review meetings and reports are scheduled, produced to a high standard and delivered on time.
  • Support business development activity, including prospect tracking, preparation of materials, follow-up actions and the effective completion of routine or administrative tasks required to progress opportunities.
  • Attend seminars and functions as required.
  • Monitor external custodians for accuracy and timeliness of processing.

Requirements

  • Demonstrates strong ownership, high standards and pride in the quality of their work, with excellent attention to detail across all aspects of work.
  • Is structured, organised and calm under pressure, with the ability to create and maintain practical systems that improve day-to-day workflow.
  • Acts as a proactive self-starter who applies sound judgement and deals with matters promptly, professionally and effectively, demonstrating ownership and reliable follow-through.
  • Is confident using Excel and PowerPoint to a high standard, including the preparation of polished client materials, clear presentations and accurate analysis.
  • Comfortable utilising AI, digital and productivity tools to support efficiency and quality of output.
  • Has, or is willing to develop, a sound understanding of markets, investments and financial planning concepts; prior exposure to financial planning would be advantageous.
  • Generates practical ideas/initiatives to help promote the firm to potential clients and improve the client experience.
  • Is resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced environment, balancing varied responsibilities with care, consistency and professionalism while readily assisting the team and the Firm in achieving their objectives.
  • Conducts the role in accordance with LGT’s procedures, within individual authorisation levels and in a compliant manner.
  • Brings a team-oriented approach, combining reliability and discretion with the confidence to ask questions and challenge constructively when appropriate.
  • Has a genuine interest in clients, their objectives and the delivery of good client outcomes.
  • Communicates clearly, warmly and precisely, both verbally and in writing, while acting at all times in a professional, discreet and compliant manner.
  • Proactively maintains knowledge of the financial services industry and any regulatory changes.
  • Willing to proactively work towards professional qualifications in line with internal requirements.

Skills

  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • AI
  • Digital tools
  • Productivity tools
  • Markets understanding
  • Investments understanding
  • Financial planning concepts

Location

  • London

Work Type

  • Full-time

Experience Level

  • Not specified

Education Level

  • Not specified

About the Company

  • 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 LGT Wealth Management was set up in 2008, the aim was to offer a fresh approach to wealth management.
  • The firm has two other entities which focus on US and Jersey based clients.
  • The head office is based in London however they have a presence in Edinburgh, Jersey, Leeds, Birmingham, Bristol and Manchester.
  • The plan was simple: put 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, they provide a flexible, bespoke service adapted to each of their clients’ needs.
  • The mission is to create long-term value for all stakeholders.
  • The culture encourages individuals to generate, develop and implement ideas which will strengthen the business.
  • Belonging, respect, integrity, conviction and entrepreneurship are the core values.
  • As brand recognition grows, they are fast becoming an employer of choice in their sector.
  • They have over £30 billion in funds under management and circa 700 staff.
  • LGT is the largest Private Banking and Asset Management group in the world to be owned by an entrepreneurial family.
  • As the family office of the Princely House of Liechtenstein, they have years of experience in the management of sizeable sums of assets.