Private Banking Assistant

Posted 02 March 2020
Salary £25000 - £28000 per annum
Location
Job type Permanent
Discipline Banking Operations
ReferenceAHPBA01_1583144866
Contact NameAlice Henson

Job description

Our client, a prestigious Private Bank based in the West End, are looking to recruit a Chinese Private Banking Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity, for a graduate who is looking to secure their first position in the Banking sector. Training will be provided from day 1!

Main responsibilities of the Private Banking Assistant will include;

  • Preparing and sending out account opening forms for trust accounts, private investment companies and private clients.
  • Submission of account opening packs to London and other centres with BJSS and dealing with the relevant departments
  • Input of accounts in Nepal
  • Issuing account opening letters and other Ad-hoc letters as requested
  • Working alongside CRMs in achieving their revenue and AUM targets by providing clients with excellent levels of customer service
  • Preparation of Annual Periodic reviews and managing all Open issues in Avaloq as they come up and including KYT (Know Your Transaction) Alerts .
  • Maintaining clear, comprehensive and up-to-date client, business and transaction records on interactions with clients, including trustees and corporate directors.
  • Arranging transfers, placement of fixed deposits and entering of trades on an execution only basis.
  • Preparing credit proposals for Lombard loans and managing the process through to approval, working with relevant departments and teams.
  • Liaising with other booking centres within BJSS in relation to all activities of SBR clients, from account opening, to transfers and annual reviews.
  • Assisting in ad-hoc projects to improve on existing processes and procedures

To be considered for this position, ideal candidates must have the following experience and skills;

  • Fluent Chinese language skills
  • Strong IT skills
  • Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
  • Attention to detail and problem solving skills
  • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational and planning skills in a fast-paced environment
  • A creative mind with an ability to suggest improvements
  • Work collaboratively, demonstrating initiative and ownership of tasks and issues
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)