Affluent encompasses the financial planning business, Quilter Financial Planning, the Quilter Investment Platform and Quilter Investors, the multi-asset investment solutions business.
High Net Worth includes the discretionary fund management business, Quilter Cheviot, together with Quilter Cheviot Financial Planning.
At Quilter we never stand still. Our foundations are rooted in our extraordinary expertise, which is trusted by hundreds of thousands of customers, but we have great ambitions to stay one step ahead and make an even greater difference to the people and communities we serve.
Our business is transforming, continually modernising, and becoming even more customer centric. So, if you want to be bold in the pursuit of your ambitions, bring new ideas, and challenge and evolve what we do, it’s the perfect time to join us!About the Role
Level: Level 4
Department: Quilter Investors
Location: London
Contract type: Permanent
As the Investment Controls Analyst, you will report into the Investment Controls Manager and be responsible for investment control monitoring and the oversight of trade execution and outsourced dealing activity. This includes monitoring of dealing activity, ensuring that that QIL’s fund are being managed in line with regulatory and product specific investment restrictions, that trades are being executed in a timely manner and that QIL’s funds are receiving best execution.
As a highly regulated function, the role requires effective oversight of all regulated activities, particularly around UCITs restriction, best execution and market abuse.
Trade Compliance
Monitor and record investment related breaches, ensuring systems and tools are correctly coded and will be fundamental in the design of controls to ensure we have a robust first line of defence for investment activity in line with regulatory and any other restrictions or guidelines.
Engage with the product team supporting agreement on investment restrictions and ongoing management
Provide Portfolio Managers/CIO with guidance including providing support regarding investment controls such as for major portfolio rebalances or fund mergers.
You will need to build relationships with key stakeholders including compliance, and external parties such as delegated managers and the depositary on investment control matters.
Dealing Oversight
Daily oversight of dealing activity including overseeing execution of trades outsourced to Northern Trust as well as CIS trade implementation
Oversight that internal and outsourced dealing activity is in compliance with best execution policy requirements and the policy remains aligned with regulatory expectations and industry practice.
Product & Business Change
You will represent Investment Controls on business initiatives, change and enhancements e.g. new product launches
Portfolio Implementation (Support)
Provide support to the Portfolio Implementation team as required, in relation to the implementation of trading strategies for QIL’s funds and Model Portfolio Service (MPS) rebalancing activity across platforms, including FNZ
To be successful in this role you will be someone who has previously worked in an asset management investment controls team with a knowledge of FCA/UCITS/NURS regulatory requirements and rules who may be looking to move into a more investment change focused role.
You will have up to date experience with monitoring and reviewing investment guidelines and restrictions in an order management system for example ThinkFolio, Aladdin or Charles River (full system training will be provided so we have no preference on what systems you have expertise in). As you will be joining a multi-asset team you will need to have a good working knowledge of Collective Investment schemes and Investment Trusts - knowledge of derivatives would be advantageous, but not essential.
You will have experience in working accurately under time pressure and the ability to re-prioritise tasks as the requirements of the investment desk change intra-day/week/month.
You will have be able to demonstrate times where you have taken change initiative and developed tools or processes that have built efficiencies and decreased operational risk in your current role.
Inclusion & Diversity
We value diversity and strive to promote inclusivity in all aspects of our culture. We believe in equal opportunities for all, ensuring that no applicant encounters less favourable treatment based on anything but their skills, qualifications, experience, and potential. We celebrate the unique contributions of a diverse workforce and create a respectful, nurturing environment where every colleague can thrive.
Values
Do the right thing: We act with integrity and are proudly committed to going above and beyond in service of our clients and the support we provide our communities.
Always curious: We continuously seek new ideas and knowledge so we’re one step ahead of our clients’ needs. We look for inspiration everywhere and encourage experimentation, recognising that this is how we create brilliant solutions for brighter futures.
Embrace challenge: We aim high to transform our potential into meaningful outcomes. With ambition as our driving force and a steadfast commitment to growth, we succeed for the good of every generation.
Stronger together: Combining our diverse talents, we accomplish more collectively than we ever could do alone. We speak openly, actively listen, and support each other, and constructively challenge and embrace new ideas. We seek empowerment and demonstrate ownership and trust, with the confidence to make impactful decisions.
Core Benefits
Holiday: 182 hours (26 days)
Quilter Incentive Scheme: All employees are eligible to participate in incentive scheme, to incentivise business performance and their contribution.
Pension Scheme: A non-contributory company pension scheme that can be boosted through personal contributions.
Private Medical Insurance: Single cover as standard with options to increase cover to include your partner or children.
Life Assurance: 4x your salary.
Income Protection: 75% of salary, less state benefits, payable after 26 weeks of absence.
Healthcare Cash Plan: Jersey employees only
In addition to our core benefits, we offer a range of flexible benefits to UK employees that you can choose from and pay for conveniently via a salary deduction.
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As one of the UK’s leading wealth management companies, Quilter’s purpose is brighter financial futures for every generation. The businesses within our group aim to provide high quality products and services for the whole of your investment journey
