Financial Administrative Assistant

Investment Administrator Blackpool | Financial Services An established financial services business is looking to appoint a VCT Investment Administrator to join its team in Blackpool. This is a varied role supporting the administration of a Venture Capital Trust (VCT), with responsibility across shareholder and intermediary queries, financial transactions, applications, AML checks, reporting and general investment administration. You'll be working in a regulated financial services environment, so strong attention to detail, organisation and an understanding of regulatory requirements are essential. The Role Your responsibilities will include:

• Dealing with general shareholder and intermediary enquiries and information requests.
• Assisting with daily, weekly and monthly transaction postings and ensuring these reconcile correctly to bank records.
• Processing and allocating supplier payments and maintaining creditor ledgers.
• Supporting the preparation and submission of weekly Net Asset Value (NAV) disclosures to the London Stock Exchange.
• Assisting with the administration of VCT buybacks, including monitoring disclosures and maintaining website information.
• Processing VCT applications for new offers and completing the associated pre- and post-allotment administration.
• Carrying out AML checks and reviews on VCT applicants, including risk assessments and obtaining additional information where required.
• Processing agency transfer requests.
• Supporting ad-hoc projects, analysis and reporting.
• Maintaining KPI information and supporting departmental MI.
• Maintaining accurate departmental records and filing systems.
• Supporting wider team activities and taking on additional responsibilities as required.
• Keeping up to date with developments across the financial services and investment markets. About You We're looking for someone with experience within financial services, investment administration, pensions, wealth management or a similar regulated environment. You'll ideally have:
• Experience in an administration role within financial services.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• The ability to communicate confidently with clients, shareholders, intermediaries and internal stakeholders.
• An understanding of financial services regulation and the importance of compliance.
• Good Excel, Word and Outlook skills.
• A proactive approach and willingness to develop your knowledge of investments and the wider financial services market. What's on Offer This is a great opportunity to join an established financial services environment in Blackpool, offering exposure to VCTs, investment administration, shareholder services and a broad range of regulated financial processes. If you're currently working in financial services administration and are looking for a role where you can broaden your investment knowledge and take on greater responsibility, this could be a good next step.