Marlborough is a rapidly growing investment group that manages more than £11 billion for over 200,000 clients and employs some of the UK’s most respected fund managers. The group has its headquarters in Bolton and offices in London, Staffordshire, Guernsey and Dublin.

The companies in the group – Marlborough Fund Managers, Marlborough Investment Management, Marlborough International, Investment Fund Services Limited (IFSL) and IFSL International – employ more than 220 people. Marlborough’s success has been built on leading the way in knowledge of the investment industry, service quality, product understanding and added value for our investors.

As we continue with our ambitious growth plans, we are looking for talented people who share our values and can help us ensure they remain at the heart of the business. That means putting our investors at the forefront of everything we do and constantly striving for excellence in the service we deliver. In addition to receiving a comprehensive benefits package, successful candidates will join a team who are committed to collaborative working in an environment where personal and professional development are genuinely valued

Role Purpose:

To process deals in line with Company / team objectives, Service Level Agreements and scheme particulars whilst ensuring adherence to relevant internal procedures and FCA requirements.

The role involves processing dealing instructions i.e. purchases and redemptions of our funds, from retail and professional investors. Orders may be received by telephone, application form, fax, electronically including email.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all trades are executed correctly in line with agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
• Ensure all trades are executed with a high degree of accuracy
• Ensure all issues are resolved in a timely manner
• Ensure all consumers are provided with clear information and are kept appropriately informed before, during and after execution as per TCF (Treating Customers Fairly) guidelines. Respond to queries raised by internal areas, Independent Financial Advisers and clients, efficiently and professionally. This includes both verbal and written correspondence
• Support other Operational Teams where required
• Advise the Head of Dealing & Registration of all outstanding and current issues
• Undertake additional projects as directed from time to time, by the Head of Dealing & Registration

Essential skills:

• Good numeric skills
• Attention to detail
• Accurate inputting skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to problem solve and deal with complex queries
• Ability to prioritise & work to strict deadlines
• PC literacy and internet skills
• Professional telephone manner
• Regulatory knowledge and development skills supporting CASS (Client Assets) in particular: CASS 7 (Client Money Rules) CASS 8 (Mandates)

Essential Qualifications:

• 5 GCSE’s Grade A-C (must include Mathematics and English)
• Happy to work towards IOC (Investment Operations Certificate) qualification

Personal Qualities:

• Ability to function as part of a team
• Confident manner both written and verbally
• Ability to work under pressure
• Positive attitude A
• bility to be flexible and learn quickly
• Ability to make a positive contribution to both the team and the Company
• Interest in financial services

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of £18 - £20k with annual salary reviews
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
• 9% non-contributory pension
• Annual discretionary bonus scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme
• Death in Service at 5 x annual salary
• 35 hour working week
• Training for IOC and other relevant qualifications
• Exam completion bonus £500 (IOC)
• Study leave
• Cycle 2 work scheme
• Eye test reimbursement
• Your birthday off
• Christmas party and paid for social events during the year
• 13 weeks fully paid maternity leave
• 2 weeks fully paid paternity leave
• Perkbox membership - access to more than a hundred rewards, ranging from free food in major UK restaurants, to movie tickets and more.

We also offer the usual standard benefits such as discretionary sick pay, statutory maternity leave, bereavement leave and flexible working arrangements where practical.