IFA Administrator – Leicester Salary: Up to £30,000 (depending on experience)
Location: Leicester (office-based)
We are seeking an experienced IFA Administrator to join our team and provide dedicated, long-term support to one of our Independent Financial Advisers. This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in Financial Services Administration, looking to progress their career in a supportive and professional environment.
This is a desk-based, in-office position, where you’ll play a key role in ensuring a first-class service to both clients and colleagues.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage all Letters of Authority (LOA) processes and provider liaison.
- Prepare valuations, appointment packs, and undertake general administrative duties.
- Handle telephony with providers and clients in a professional manner.
- Support with cash flow modelling, portfolio comparison analytics, and attitude-to-risk questionnaires.
- Action fund switches and prepare corresponding suitability letters.
- Provide diary management and client appointment preparation for the Adviser.
- Process new business applications from start to completion, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Handle death claims with professionalism and empathy.
- Maintain clear, accurate, and compliant client records.
- Ensure compliance with FCA regulations, company policies, and financial crime procedures (AML, data security, anti-bribery).
- Keep up to date with relevant product, technical, and legislative changes.
- Attend team meetings, training sessions, and contribute to process improvements.
- Minimum 5 years’ Administration experience, with at least 2 years in Financial Services.
- Strong knowledge of financial services processes, regulations, and compliance (advantageous).
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Experience with back-office systems (e.g., Xplan/Curo) is desirable.
- Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work with minimal supervision.
- A collaborative team player with a proactive approach and high attention to detail.
- Professional, courteous, and well-presented.
? A supportive and collaborative working environment.
? Opportunity to work closely with an Adviser, gaining valuable exposure to technical areas of wealth management.
? Ongoing training and development opportunities.
If you’re an experienced IFA Administrator or Financial Services professional looking to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.