Wealth Associate

This active funds manager is experiencing significant growth. Due to continued success and an increasing level of funds under management, they are now looking to appoint a Wealth Management Associate to support their established team of Wealth Advisers.
  
Key responsibilities will include:

• Provide proactive support to Wealth Advisers, ensuring the team delivers optimal client outcomes through collaboration, excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Develop a deep understanding of processes within the wealth team, enabling effective workflow management and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Assist in preparing, drafting, and proofing investment proposals and Statements of Advice under the guidance of a Wealth Adviser.
• Support client onboarding by guiding new clients through the Wealth Service process, including phone or face-to-face interactions.
• Schedule meetings and prepare client review and rebalancing documentation to facilitate regular client engagement and portfolio updates.
• Assist in preparing quarterly performance reports, year-end tax reports, and ad-hoc client reporting requests.
• Manage a designated group of smaller wealth clients under the guidance of a Wealth Adviser, gaining experience in client relationship management.
• Begin developing financial planning and investment advisory skills, with structured mentorship from senior team members.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements related to client interactions, recordkeeping, and data privacy.

About You:

• Experience in administrative support for client relationships or client services within the Funds Management or Wealth Management industry.
• Strong understanding of financial planning principles, investment products, and risk management.
• Ability to navigate multiple systems and tasks efficiently while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to improving processes and the client experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust-based relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Demonstrated adaptability in responding to changing client needs, market conditions, and regulatory environments.
• Strong risk management awareness, ensuring compliance and best practices in client interactions and portfolio administration.
• Career aspiration to become a Wealth Adviser, with a demonstrated interest in investment advisory and financial planning.

This is a high performing, upbeat, and dynamic team, providing first class investment advice to clients and a compelling opportunity for someone currently operating in a similar capacity within a fund or wealth manager, with a strong interest in pursuing a career in financial advice—specifically focused on investments—with a clear pathway to becoming a Wealth Adviser.
  
For a confidential discussion, please contact Carlos Kirkwood-Ale on 022 186 1077, or send a copy of your CV (in Word) to carlos@dga.nz.