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<title>Compliance Manager – Reading - £35,000 - £45,000</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.idexrecruitment.com/jobdetail.aspx?JobID=J5104]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Compliance Manager – Reading - £35,000 - £45,000

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Financial Services Compliance Manager to maintain and oversee the day to day smooth running of the Company&#39;s regulatory compliance function for both Corporate and Private Clients.

Job Role 

•Administer and keep up-to-date the Company&#39;s Compliance Plan and undertaking file checks. 
•Act as Supervisor for the Company&#39;s registered individuals
•Track and administer the Training and Competence Plan including CPD, Observed Visits and the collation of KPI’s.
•Keep abreast of external compliance developments and inform registered individuals and management in a timely manner.  
•Deal with any complaints and prepare reports to apprise the Directors of the facts and procedures to be followed
•Liaise with any compliance sub-contractors retained by the Company with a view to the smooth running of the Compliance function 
•Actively contribute towards being a good team member, prepared to assist in other areas of the Company&#39;s business as and when required.
•Ensure Financial Promotions are approved in accordance with FSA rules.
•Produce regular reports for Senior Management approval.

Skills and Experience required:

•It is essential that you hold full FPC and a Diploma in Financial Planning is desirable
•You should have experience gained within Financial Services in a compliance role, experience also as an Adviser would be advantageous 
•Understanding of advice process and regulatory structure
•Experience of  working in a team and having had sole responsibility for a compliance function in a management capacity 
•Analysis and synthesis of data to inform decision- making
•Excellent communicator with good oral, written and presentation skills
•Effective team worker with the ability to coordinate diverse activities
•Ability to utilise Windows-based software. e.g. word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
•Ability to achieve a high level of accuracy and attention to detail and to work to deadlines and changing priorities.
•Self-motivated and good organiser with discretion and sensitivity.<br /><br /><b>Salary: &pound;45,000</b><br /><br /><b>Area: Berkshire</b>]]></description>
<author>Estee Venter</author>
<pubDate>2/February/2012</pubDate>
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<title>Employee Benefits Administrator</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.idexrecruitment.com/jobdetail.aspx?JobID=J5058]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Employee Benefits Administrator 
Reading 
£20,000 – £25,000

A leading Accountancy practice is looking for an Employee Benefits Administrator to join their team in Reading. Our Client is committed to the development of their Employee’s and growth of the company. 

The main focus of the role is to support the Consultants and their Clients along side all general Employee Benefits Administrative duties including acting as a primary liaison for Clients and staff regarding Employee Benefits applications and process. 
The products you will be dealing with will be: 
•	Group Personal Pensions
•	Group Private Medical Expenses and Dental insurance
•	Group Life, Long Term Sickness/Disability and Critical Illness insurance

The Person
•	Strong organisation skills with close attention to detail
•	Thrives of delivering the highest standard of service and is proactive within the office. 
•	Ideally fully conversant with Adviser Office Software and Microsoft Office programs  
•	Priorities workload
•	Ability to liaise at all levels
•	A team player with a good sense of humour
•	GCSE’s in English and Maths (Or Equivalent) 

Our Client is a progressive company who are offering a competitive salary along with a friendly working environment.

For more information please contact Estee Venter on 08453 701007 or Email Estee.Venter@idexrecruitment.com<br /><br /><b>Salary: &pound;25,000</b><br /><br /><b>Area: Berkshire</b>]]></description>
<author>Estee Venter</author>
<pubDate>19/January/2012</pubDate>
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<title>Pensions Administrator</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.idexrecruitment.com/jobdetail.aspx?JobID=J5017]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Pensions Administrator – Bracknell

A leading professional service firm specialising in risk, Insurance and employee benefits, are currently in search for an experienced pension’s administrator to work within the defined benefits team located in their Bracknell Office. 

The role will consist of all routine administrative duties including:
•	Prompt investment of scheme contributions
•	Producing benefit statements
•	Maintaining scheme/member databases
•	Year end processes 
•	Calculating member benefits and processing member events
•	Calculate benefits for members of the scheme both manually and using the administration system
•	Prepare data to be passed to investment managers 
•	Prepare correspondence for issue to members and other client representatives

The ideal Candidate will be
•	Experienced within Pension Scheme Administration
•	Be competent in the Administration of money Purchase Schemes
•	Organised, Computer Literate with strong numeric and organisation skills

In return, our Client is offering a competitive package with a salary up to £25,000 and a wide range of benefits. 

For more information please contact Estee Venter on 08453 701007 or email Estee.Venter@idexrecruitment.com<br /><br /><b>Salary: &pound;22,000</b><br /><br /><b>Area: Berkshire</b>]]></description>
<author>Estee Venter</author>
<pubDate>11/January/2012</pubDate>
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<title>Paraplanner – Reading -  Up to £30,000</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.idexrecruitment.com/jobdetail.aspx?JobID=J4997]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Paraplanner – Reading -  Up to £30,000 

Your role will be to provide technical research and report writing support to a team of Wealth Advisers, Senior Wealth Advisers, and Partners, to enable the achievement of business targets.  

Responsibilities

Accurately and efficiently support the Wealth Adviser / Senior Wealth Adviser / Senior Client Partner team to enable the achievement of targets
Regularly participate in team meetings, including highlighting issues and owning actions through to resolution
Assist with any new business initiatives, as required
Proactive in suggesting improvements for the continuing progression of the Company
Support the preparation and maintenance of all client management information and control documentation required to assist efficient and proactive service delivery 
Proactively review client files and highlight discussion points prior to any client interactions, such as a client annual review meeting
Support advisers with preparation of client correspondence 
Proactively assist with client base management
If hold a specialist license, provide specialist research and report writing support in the areas of specialism and licences held

Skills and qualifications

Strong technical knowledge of financial services products
Relevant experience in a Wealth Management environment
Effective writing of reports and suitability letters
Effective technical and product research
Ability to attend client meetings
Professional telephone handling
In depth understanding of compliance and other legal processes
Full CFP and at least 2 CII Diploma level qualifications or equivalent<br /><br /><b>Salary: &pound;30,000</b><br /><br /><b>Area: Berkshire</b>]]></description>
<author>Estee Venter</author>
<pubDate>9/January/2012</pubDate>
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<title>IFA – Reading - £50,000 - £70,000</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.idexrecruitment.com/jobdetail.aspx?JobID=J4998]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[IFA – Reading - £50,000 - £70,000

Our client is currently looking for an experienced IFA to join their team in Reading.

The pain purpose of this role is to advice their clients on all aspects of financial planning and wealth management.  The successful candidate will adopt an holistic approach in managing long-term relationships with these clients to deliver suitable, independent and beneficial ongoing financial planning and wealth solutions to meet their short and long-term objectives. You will also develop and deliver the agreed business targets whilst remaining compliant and meeting client’s needs. An existing client bank is ready for the successful individual but a proactive nature to developing new business is required.

THE ROLE

•	To deliver fee income against agreed plan.
•	To achieve and maintain competence as defined within the Company’s Training and Competence Scheme.
•	To demonstrate and ensure all compliance file checks are neatly and comprehensively completed within the Company’s Training and Competence Scheme.
•	Manage billing work in progress to create efficiency and service to clients.
•	Maintain an effective client bank management system to provide excellence in customer service and quality holistic advice.
•	Ensure that all client portfolios are reviewed in line with clients’ changing strategic requirements
•	Build and maintain centres of influence to initiate and nurture close relationships with professional advisers (lawyers, accountants etc.).
•	To act in a professional capacity with external and internal customers to deliver the Company’s culture and ethos to build a respected and valuable business.

THE PERSON

•	An already experienced Independent Financial Advisor who is diploma or chartered status.
•	Proactive at developing new business as well as servicing existing clients<br /><br /><b>Salary: &pound;70,000</b><br /><br /><b>Area: Berkshire</b>]]></description>
<author>Estee Venter</author>
<pubDate>9/January/2012</pubDate>
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<title>Pensions Administrator</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.idexrecruitment.com/jobdetail.aspx?JobID=J4957]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Pensions Administrator – Bracknell 

A leading International professional services firm who specialise in Group Risk and Employee Benefits are in search for an Administrator to join their office in Bracknell. Our Client is offering a competitive salary with benefits. 

In support of the Client Relationships Managers, Specialists and their clients, you will be providing administration in the following areas:
•	Pensions 
•	Group Risk
•	Healthcare
•	Flex Schemes (On/Offline)

You will be required to manage your own workload with competent use of company workflow, time recording and income reporting systems. This is to ensure you meet Service Level agreements, company standards, policies and procedures.

You will liaise with Product Providers, Client Relationship Managers, Specialists and other departments within the company to resolve any issues you may encounter.

Maintaining and building strong Client Relationships will be vital in your role, you will service Clients by managing their expectations, liaising with product providers and answering any queries they may have.

Woking under the supervision of the team leader you will work closely together to resolve complaints and issues with the service.   


The ideal candidate will have previous administration experience, Microsoft Office Experience and have strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Industry/Product knowledge is desirable but not essential along with Industry recognised qualifications. (Or someone who is working towards gaining them).<br /><br /><b>Salary: Negotiable</b><br /><br /><b>Area: Berkshire</b>]]></description>
<author>Estee Venter</author>
<pubDate>30/December/2011</pubDate>
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<title>Personal Lines Account Handler - Reading - to £25,000 + bonus</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.idexrecruitment.com/jobdetail.aspx?JobID=J4950]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Personal Lines Account Handler – Reading

Salary: £17,000 - £25,000 + bonus scheme


A medium sized independent broker is urgently seeking a Personal Lines Account Handler in their Reading office.

The main focus of the role will be dealing with renewals of Household insurance policies as well as some Motor business. The successful candidate will deal with customer’s needs in an efficient manner whilst providing an excellent level of customer service.

To be considered for this role candidates must have previous experience of dealing with Personal Lines insurance, ideally Household products. A polished telephone manner and confident negotiation skills are a must and knowledge of Open GI would be an advantage.<br /><br /><b>Salary: &pound;25,000</b><br /><br /><b>Area: Berkshire</b>]]></description>
<author>Gemma Henderson</author>
<pubDate>23/December/2011</pubDate>
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<title>Commercial Account Executive - Reading - to £45k + uncapped commission</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.idexrecruitment.com/jobdetail.aspx?JobID=J4951]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Commercial Account Executive – Reading

Salary: £30,000 - £45,000 (negotiable) + uncapped commission and car allowance


As part of their expansion plans an excellent opportunity has arisen to join a well respected insurance broker in a business development role. The company provides a market leading commission structure to reward sales focused professionals.

The Development Executive will aim to build a book of commercial clients, working to a new business target. Data will be provided but the successful individual will be expected to proactive in developing their own leads through outbound calling, direct mail campaigns and networking. The role will involve a high degree of client facing appointments in order to gain a thorough understanding of their business and risks and build strong relationships.

Candidates for this role must have a good knowledge of commercial insurance products along with a proven track record of business development. Individuals with a book of loyal clients are particularly sought. This is an exciting chance for a sales driven and ambitious professional to join an expanding organisation and enjoy uncapped earnings potential.<br /><br /><b>Salary: Negotiable</b><br /><br /><b>Area: Berkshire</b>]]></description>
<author>Gemma Henderson</author>
<pubDate>23/December/2011</pubDate>
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<title>Pensions Administrator - Reading</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.idexrecruitment.com/jobdetail.aspx?JobID=J5098]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Pensions Administrator
Reading
Competitive Salary

An excellent opportunity to join a leading UK Employee benefits company, our Client is offering a competitive salary with benefits. 

Role Responsibilities

•	To manage time/resources, ensuring effective delivery of SLAs 
•	To achieve production and quality targets set 
•	To produce and check casework and provide constructive feedback 
•	To work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders across the business
•	To develop technical and process knowledge for DB pensions
•	To provide coaching and motivation to trainee administrators within the team 
•	Duties and Key Tasks 
•	Process new entrants, renewals, cheques, invoices and accounting schedules 
•	Calculate retirement quotes, transfer in and out, pension increases, leavers and deaths 
•	Manage own time to ensure delivery to agreed SLAs and regulatory requirements 
•	Check casework and provide feedback
•	Identify training & development opportunities for trainee administrators
•	Provide on-going training and coaching to trainee administrators
•	Draft routine correspondence 
•	Provide support to senior DB administrators
•	Log post in and out
•	Filing
•	Client reports – Prepare monthly/quarterly client reports 
•	Ensure timesheets are completed daily 
•	Escalate relevant issues to Team Manager
•	Interaction – Have a good understanding of the wider business issues affecting DB Business Line
•	Ability to use in-house and third party pension systems as required
•	Assist senior administrators with portfolio of clients/build client relationships
•	Carry out such other duties and take on additional responsibilities as may be agreed from time to time

What You Need

Highly Desirable 

•	Financial service qualifications (e.g. studying for RP, CFP, APMI, DPC or QPA or equivalent) 
•	Understanding/experience of financial services in UK 
•	At least 2 years DB knowledge/experience 
•	Organisational, numerical and analytical skills 
•	Ability to work under pressure and under own initiative 
•	Ability to make decisions and take responsibility and ownership for issues 
•	Self-motivated and ability to encourage others 
•	Proficient in using standard MS Office components (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel) 
•	Must be flexible and proactive 

Desirable 

•	Good standard of education (e.g. 3 A-levels at grade C or equivalent, 2:2 degree or equivalent) 
•	Client relationship/business development experience 

What They Can Offer You

Competitive benefits package includes: 
•	23 days holiday rising to 25 after two years of service 
•	Stakeholder Pension Scheme 
•	Flexible Benefits Package 
•	Life Assurance 
•	Annual Discretionary Bonus 
•	Employee Referral Reward Scheme<br /><br /><b>Salary: Negotiable</b><br /><br /><b>Area: Berkshire</b>]]></description>
<author>Estee Venter</author>
<pubDate>31/January/2012</pubDate>
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<title>Paraplanner - Newbury</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.idexrecruitment.com/jobdetail.aspx?JobID=J5086]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Paraplanner
Newbury
£30,000 (Negotiable) + Benefits 

A Chartered Financial Planning firm who offer financial planning to High Net Worth Clients are recruiting a Paraplanner to join their highly respectable and growing office in Newbury. Our Client is offering a competitive salary alongside a Benefits package. 

Main Responsibilities include:
•	Technical and Administrative support to the IFA
•	Researching Products,  
•	Liaising with Clients, Providers and Partners to build strong relations and to act as a point of contact to each to provide updates or answers to their queries. 
•	Responsible for writing letters, reports and Obtaining Quotes. 
•	Use of Lifetime cash flow software  
•	Prioritising workload to meet deadlines
•	Keep in line with FSA regulations. 


The Candidate
•	Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills 
•	Ideally experienced dealing with Higher Net Worth Clients or confortable in doing so.
•	Eager to develop skills and knowledge
•	CF1-CF5 Qualified (or equivalent) and be working towards diploma
•	Experience of Truth Software is beneficial but not vital. 

This is an opportunity to join a growing highly respected firm who focus on delivering the highest quality standards to their Clients.

For more information please contact Estee Venter on 08453 701007 or email Estee.Venter@idexrecruitment.com<br /><br /><b>Salary: &pound;30,000</b><br /><br /><b>Area: Berkshire</b>]]></description>
<author>Estee Venter</author>
<pubDate>30/January/2012</pubDate>
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<title>Employee Benefits Administrator – Basingstoke – up to £23,000</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.idexrecruitment.com/jobdetail.aspx?JobID=J4527]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Employee Benefits Administrator – Basingstoke – up to £23,000

A national Financial Planning practice who have an excellent Corporate Consulting Team are looking for an Employee Benefits Administrator to be based in their Basingstoke office.

The role will be to provide Corporate Administration on a number of schemes with duties such as administering joiners, leavers and new entrants, creating and sending leaver packs, updating membership databases and administering new pension policies.

You will have experience of working within Employee Benefits in an administrative role and have a good knowledge of corporate products and providers.<br /><br /><b>Salary: &pound;23,000</b><br /><br /><b>Area: Berkshire</b>]]></description>
<author>Tony Bates</author>
<pubDate>17/August/2011</pubDate>
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<title>Employee Benefits Administrator – Reading</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.idexrecruitment.com/jobdetail.aspx?JobID=J4971]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Employee Benefits Administrator - Reading

A national Financial Planning practice who have an excellent Corporate Consulting Team are looking for an Employee Benefits Administrator to be based in their Basingstoke office.

The role will be to provide Corporate Administration on a number of schemes with duties such as administering joiners, leavers and new entrants, creating and sending leaver packs, updating membership databases and administering new pension policies.

You will have experience of working within Employee Benefits in an administrative role and have a good knowledge of corporate products and providers.<br /><br /><b>Salary: &pound;23,000</b><br /><br /><b>Area: Berkshire</b>]]></description>
<author>Estee Venter</author>
<pubDate>17/August/2011</pubDate>
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<title>Development Executive - M4 Corridor - to £35k + uncapped bonus</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.idexrecruitment.com/jobdetail.aspx?JobID=J4491]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Development Executive  – M4 Corridor

Salary: £35,000 Plus car allowance and uncapped bonus


An excellent opportunity has arisen to join a leading national insurance organisation as a Development Executive, covering the M4 Corridor area spanning parts of Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Surrey and Buckinghamshire.  This role provides a market leading bonus structure to reward sales focused professionals.

The Development Executive will aim to secure new business opportunities and build a portfolio of clients, as well as service these clients going forward. Will target a broad spectrum of industries in the area such as IT, Agricultural, Science and Heavy Industry, offering the jobholder a stimulating and diverse challenge. The successful individual will be required to attend client meetings in order to gain an understanding of their business and offer them the best solution for their needs. Marketing support will be offered, both telemarketing and online, though the Development Executive will ultimately be responsible for generating their own leads through various methods including cold-calling, networking and referrals as well as tapping into affinities and introducers. The overall aim is to maximise business development, working to demanding sales targets. 

The ideal candidate will combine strong commercial insurance knowledge, with a professional, driven attitude and a sales track record. This is an exciting chance for an enthusiastic and ambitious individual to join a well-known brand with uncapped earnings potential.<br /><br /><b>Salary: &pound;35,000</b><br /><br /><b>Area: Berkshire</b>]]></description>
<author>Gemma Henderson</author>
<pubDate>8/August/2011</pubDate>
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<title>Contract Pensions Administrator</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.idexrecruitment.com/jobdetail.aspx?JobID=J4464]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Performing pensions administration and project related tasks

Day to day management of client relationships with trustees, scheme members and corporate clients, acting as first point of contact where applicable, taking a proactive stance to gain an extensive knowledge of their assigned client portfolio.
Handling complex pensions queries and pensions consultative advice.
Performing manual benefits calculations.
Producing ad-hoc and standard letters to ‘final letter standards’ in response to customer queries.
Managing ad hoc projects and exercises, e.g. bulk mailshots to scheme members.
Updating relevant pensions administration databases and systems.
Maintaining scheme control files.
Monitoring on going procedural developments and implementing changes to procedures where required.
Keeping abreast of technical and legislative developments within the pensions industry.

Knowledge & experience

Able to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of pensions administration activities and can apply this knowledge to any scheme.
Previous pensions administration experience of Defined Benefit (DB) and Defined Contributions (DC) schemes including leavers, retirements, deaths, transfers in, transfers out, monthly processing and investment, benefit statements, renewals and pension increases. 
Experience of current pensions legislation and framework is essential, especially the regulatory requirements of the various Pensions and Finance Acts which impact on pensions administration.
Previous mentoring experience of more junior members of staff is required.
IT proficient, in particular Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint.<br /><br /><b>Salary: &pound;26,000</b><br /><br /><b>Area: Berkshire</b>]]></description>
<author>Emma Murray</author>
<pubDate>28/July/2011</pubDate>
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<title>Assistant Commercial Underwriting Manager</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.idexrecruitment.com/jobdetail.aspx?JobID=J3739]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[A unique opportunity has been created to join a highly successful and progressive insurance operation as the Assistant Commercial Lines Underwriting Manager.
A talented individual is sought for this high profile position which involves monitoring and analysing the company performance of the commercial lines accounts and assisting with management of the commercial underwriting team. 

The successful applicant will enjoy working within a friendly and innovative environment and benefit from genuine prospects for career advancement.

About the Role:

-  contribution and development of the Commercial Lines Business
-  recommending and agreeing pricing and underwriting criteria along with product changes, implementing them accordingly
-  managing the commercial underwriting team and ensuring consistency and -  -  maintenance of technical underwriting standards
-  monitoring and analysing monthly performance
-  regularly review policy wording, rating parameters and acceptance controls
-  underwrite complex and non-standard and scheme cases
-  shape the technical training and development of Commercial Underwriters across the company

Key Skills/Experience Required:

- Strong commercial underwriting experience 
- Good knowledge of property, liability and motor classes
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Results orientated, well organised with the ability to work to tight deadlines
- Progression towards professional qualifications would be desirable, as would previous management experience

Benefits 

Market leading salary (dependent on experience and ability) of up-to £48,000 combined with an exceptional benefits package.<br /><br /><b>Salary: &pound;48,000</b><br /><br /><b>Area: Berkshire</b>]]></description>
<author>Michelle Sharman</author>
<pubDate>3/February/2011</pubDate>
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