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Executive IFA Assistant

Executive IFA Assistant

Reed • Leicester, Leicestershire, UK
8 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Executive Assistant to Partner- Financial Services

Location: Leicester | Full-time | Office-based

Salary: £35,000- £40,000pa Starting salary

Are you looking for a challenging role with the opportunity to progress and play a pivotal part in the success of the business? Do you have PA experience within an IFA environment? If so, our client wants to speak to you!

We are seeking an exceptionally organised, discreet and professional EA to support a Senior Adviser within a respected Independent Financial Advice business in Leicestershire. This role combines high-level EA support with hands-on IFA administration and technical responsibilities, playing a key part in the smooth running of a growing financial services business.

This position is ideal for a highly capable individual with strong Financial Services administration experience, looking to step into a trusted, high-responsibility role supporting senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Executive PA & Senior Adviser Support

Manage diary, inbox, tasks and workflow to optimise the Adviser’s time

Handle confidential and sensitive information with absolute discretion

Prepare meeting packs, agendas, briefing notes and follow-up actions

Manage internal and external communication on behalf of the Adviser

Coordinate UK travel, meetings, events and leadership engagements

Act as first point of contact for clients, providers and internal teams

Support delivery of strategic initiatives and business-critical priorities

IFA Administration & Technical Support

Process LOAs and liaise with product providers

Prepare valuations, portfolio comparisons and cashflow modelling inputs

Manage attitude-to-risk questionnaires and support suitability processes

Produce client appointment packs for new and existing clients

Carry out fund switches and produce “no action” suitability documents

Submit new business applications with a focus on accuracy and compliance

Track pipeline business through to completion and resolve provider queries

Handle death claims with professionalism and empathy

Maintain full FCA compliance across all processes

Keep up to date with industry, product and regulatory changes

Experience Required

Minimum 2 years in Financial Services (IFA Ideally)

At least 5 years in a senior administrative or PA role supporting leadership

Proven experience with cashflow modelling, FE analytics and report production

Strong knowledge of IFA processes, compliance and provider requirements

Experience with annuities, insurance or new business submissions is advantageous

Skills & Personal Attributes

Exceptional professionalism, confidentiality and judgement

Highly organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong IT capability (Word, Excel, Outlook); Curo experience advantageous

Able to work independently with high accuracy and attention to detail

Calm under pressure and adaptable to changing priorities

Positive, solutions-focused and committed to continuous improvement

What’s in it for you?

33 days annual leave including Bank Holidays (rising to 34 at 5 years’ service and 35 at 10 years’ service)

10% non-contributory pension

Life assurance (4 x salary)

Free on-site parking

Free fresh fruit in the office

Opportunity to work closely with a Senior Adviser in a pivotal support role

A professional, supportive environment focused on high-quality client service

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