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The Assistant supports the Team and the Relationship Managers (RMs) with all Intermediaries and end-client requests on trading and operational aspects - with the objective to ensure seamless operations and fast, competent and complete responses. Responsibilities include order placement, handling of client requests, payment execution and placement of loans and deposits. Accuracy and timeliness are paramount, with effective handling of enquiries and data provision, plus escalation to senior colleagues where necessary.
The RM relies on the Assistant to help promote and service the e-channels dedicated to the Intermediaries and to process the related requests and enquiries.
The Assistant is involved in the ongoing information exchange with RMs, plus both internal and external stakeholders in course of business with the clients.
As such, they are a role model for professional, competent and high-quality client care and the foundation of our successful Front teams.
YOUR CHALLENGE
Client Administration and Management
1. Supports the RM and team in client interaction in all respects
2. Attends to incoming calls and takes prompt action
3. Maintains and updates records of client instructions, details, and preferences. Creates system-based reports for the RM
4. Provides clients with verbal and/or written information and data, giving neither advice nor any statement of opinion as value judgement
5. Processes orders, trades, transactions, payments placement (outside e-channels) and handles and executes clients’ requests
6. Helps to promote and service dedicated Intermediaries e-channels
7. Monitors the maturity list for deposits, loans, trades; takes action where instruction is standard, seeks instructions (from RM or client) if necessary and required
Business Management
8. Organises and follows up client meetings, including logistics and document preparation
9. Supports the RM in investigations and troubleshooting, maintaining close bank-internal cross-team/division collaboration
Risk Management and Controls
10. Full adherence at all times to compliance, legal guidelines, internal rules, regulations and policies
11. Is a first line of risk defence, through raising concerns, following up on issues and escalating as necessary
YOUR PROFILE
Education and Experience
12. Relevant educational (bank apprenticeship or equivalent) and professional background in the financial industry or within an EAM
13. Ideally 3+ years of work experience as Assistant Relationship Manager or in a similar role
Professional Skills
14. Foundational knowledge of financial markets: structure, function and legal/regulatory environment as well as industry awareness
15. Basic understanding of relevant products and services applicable to EAM clients, plus valuation principles
16. Strong fluency in French and English (oral and written) and other languages is a plus
17. Very good MS Office skills
Personal and Social Skills
18. Excellent organisational skills, able to work swiftly, independently within the Assistant RM scope and accurately even when under pressure
19. Proactive, friendly and solution- as well as customer-oriented attitude
20. Strong team player with excellent communication skills
21. Professional appearance and impactful
22. High personal integrity and risk awareness/ethical mindset
We are looking forward to receiving your full job application through our online application tool.