Associate Private Banker - London, United Kingdom - Société Générale

Société Générale

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Responsibilities:

Description of the Business Line or Department

Our commercial strategy focuses on three main areas:

Ensure growth through our key client segments: KCS (Key Client Segment), FIM (Financial Intermediaries), Core Segment, International and Privilege
Tighten our global sales management, notably by combining our indicators by entity and by private banker (AuM, NNMA, NBI, GOI);
Anchor our risk culture, conduct, Customer Excellence and the Group values described in the Leadership Model in our sales force on a daily basis

For this role this will include Client/Asset gathering, maintenance of existing client book and actively assisting further expansion. Introduction of new client relationships to the Bank. Creation of new portfolio mandates with primary focus on DPM and Managed Advisory.

Summary of the key purposes of the role
The purpose of the Associate Private Banker role is to support Private Bankers in implementing client advice.

The role will work towards qualification and over time will be expected to develop through the Certification Regime and Training & Competence schemes under supervision into a fully competent Private Banker to ensure an internal supply of Private Bankers.

Is responsible for providing support to one or more Senior Private Banker(s) / Directors in developing, managing and retaining client relationships with high net worth individuals as part of a member of a team of private bankers who are focused on one or more target segments, ensuring ongoing support to the Private Banking Assistants as required
Actively assisting in developing client relationships to their full business potential

Summary of responsibilities

Provide administrative support to Private Bankers. Complete required paperwork and record maintenance, participate in various projects, respond to client enquiries and provide administrative coordination with all areas of the bank and, where necessary, the wider SG Group entities
Attend meetings with Senior Private Banker(s)/Directors and assist with the completion of various client reviews (e.g Suitability Reviews, Periodic reviews, Static reviews) and Credit proposals ensuring full understanding of the onboarding process and have the ability to document client circumstances appropriately, with the ability to identify high risk and vulnerable clients.
Under supervision, understand existing client account types and portfolios (e.g asset classes such as Fixed Income/Equity) with the ability to communicate the Bank's current thinking on balance of portfolios
Provide, and enhance the reputation of the Bank for, providing high quality relationship management;
Liaise with Private Banker and middle office functions to ensure that the client proposition is effectively fulfilled and that all business transacted for clients and the postsale service provided to clients meets the key Treating Customer Fairly outcomes.
Develop a solid ongoing relationship with each client with whom they have regular contact and in all dealings with clients, both preand postsale, ensuring compliance with the principles of Treating Customers Fairly
Support the Private Banker in revenue generation from existing and potential clients, at all times be mindful of and adhere to the principles of Treating Customers Fairly
Continuously seek out selfdevelopment opportunities by obtaining appropriate professional qualifications such as CISI Investment Advice Diploma (IAD) qualifications and expanding experience and product/industry knowledge.
Proactively seek out selfdevelopment opportunities internally by attending weekly investment meetings, Product and Services training and client events. Evidence and document learning ensuring CPD is kept up to date
Contribute and achieve personal and team targets and conversion rate at quarterly intervals throughout the year with Team Leader
Use time effectively, balancing personal commitment with the use of other resources to deliver a high quality of service;
Maintain excellent professional standards through appropriate training and development and keep up to date with developments in the market place;
Work effectively and successfully within the team and corporate framework
Perform all duties in accordance with the principles outlined in the SG Code of Conduct, as well as the policies and procedures relevant to your responsibilities, to ensure that you adhere to a culture that treats clients fairly and focuses on the long term sustainability of client relationships.
Fully respect SG Policies and Procedures defined locally, at PRIV and at Group Level, in order to control operational risks.
Respect of local SGPBH procedures and relevant regulations
Application of IMMUNE and FORCE rules
Must seek management advice in case of doubt