Investment Associate - Citi

Responsibilities

• Help support the senior members of the investment team in their delivery of investment solutions to clients.
• Work closely with Banking Team in preparing and delivering of financial plans for clients in order to generate sustained investment pipeline.
• Monitor and provide guidance on the markets to internal and external clients, incorporating the views of Citi Global Wealth Investment Committee.
• Prepare investment policy statements for prospective clients.
• Analyse economic trends/activities and advise the effects on the investors' portfolios.
• Recommend changes to the investors' holdings after evaluating the economic, financial and market factors and the potential impact on the investors' portfolios.
• Develop relationships and generate ideas with the bankers and clients that will lead to the growth of the asset base.
• In support of senior team members, engage clients on investment themes and solutions, and assist in the execute of the investment solutions and trades.
• Attend internal and external meetings to stay current on financial markets, and products and services offered by Citi Global Wealth.
• Adhere to a specific prospecting code of conduct, which (1) permits acquiring new private client accounts only by referral or personal contact with an individual seeking to do business and (2) prohibits seminars, mail campaigns, cold calling and any other methods of solicitation.
• Source and input financial data for the production of financial plans, leading to investment opportunities.
• Recommended Qualifications: 2-5 years of experience
• Ability to communicate with co-workers and clients; excellent written and communication skills, able to work without direction, self-motivated
• Investment Advisory Diploma or CFA
• Candidates applying for this role must be aware that it is a Certified Role, subject to the FCA and PRA Certification Regime.
• The Certification Regime is one element of the Individual Accountability Regime which came into effect on 7 March 2016.
• Under the Certification Regime, Citi UK regulated entities (Citi entities) must ensure that employees working in certain roles categorised as specified significant harm functions (Certified Roles) are assessed as fit and proper to carry out their role.
• Under the guidance provided by the FCA and PRA, firms should have regard to the following when assessing fitness and propriety: Honesty, integrity and reputation
• Financial soundness
• Competence and capability
• In order to comply with the requirements of the Certification Regime, Citi entities must t

Additional Information

Discover your future at Citi Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact. Job Overview Citi Global Wealth brings together the full power of Citi to serve the entire continuum of wealth clients. Citi Global Wealth at Work is a partner to lawyers, accountants, asset managers and management professionals with deep industry specific expertise. The Wealth at Work Investment Associate is a seasoned professional role. it is based in London, a key market for our business globally and will also involve aspects of the financial planning process. The candidate it is expected to have in-depth disciplinary knowledge, contributing to the development of new techniques and the improvement of processes and work-flow for the area or function. They are required to have in-depth understanding of how areas collectively integrate within the sub-function as well as coordinate and contribute to the objectives of the function and overall business. Requires good analytical skills in order to filter, prioritize and validate potentially complex and dynamic material from multiple sources. Basic understanding of financial planning concepts (pensions, ISAs, investments, protection)/Awareness of FCA regulations and compliance principles (training will be provided) are key. As is an interest in developing technical knowledge across financial planning areas Is key, as the role will involve engagement in this key part of the business.

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