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Institutional Relationship Specialist

Ref: JO-2609-363661

  • Environment: Global Business, In-office
  • Contract Type: Permanent
  • Starts: ASAP
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INSTITUTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS SPECIALIST

Client Services & Operations

THE ROLE

A key operational support role responsible for maintaining banking and custodial platform access, managing document workflows, supporting client servicing activities, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations across multiple financial institutions.

This position is ideal for someone from a Private Wealth, Wealth Management, Investment Administration, Custody or Banking environment who enjoys administration, relationship management and operational coordination.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Operations & Administration

  • Manage user access and security across banking and custodial platforms.
  • Maintain and administer large volumes of login credentials and permissions.
  • Support advisors and internal teams with access requests and platform queries.
  • Ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with security protocols.

Document Management

  • Administer PDF documentation and workflow processes.
  • Manage DocuSign requests and document execution.
  • Maintain digital records and audit trails.
  • Ensure timely processing of operational documentation.

Client & Relationship Support

  • Provide day-to-day support to advisors, clients and internal stakeholders.
  • Liaise with custodians, banks and service providers to resolve operational queries.
  • Support client onboarding, account maintenance and operational changes.
  • Build strong working relationships across internal and external stakeholders.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

Experience

  • 3-7 years’ experience in Banking, Private Wealth, Investment Operations or Custody Services.
  • Experience supporting financial advisors, relationship managers or client service teams.
  • Exposure to custodial portals and banking platforms.
  • Strong administration and client servicing background.

Essential Skills

  • Document and workflow management.
  • PDF administration experience.
  • DocuSign administration.
  • Custodial portal experience.
  • Client service and operational support skills.
  • Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
  • Strong stakeholder and relationship management capabilities.

KEY CONSIDERATIONS

  • Established team and support structure in place.
  • More administration and relationship-focused than technical.
  • Significant focus on operational support and security administration.
  • Ideal for candidates from Private Wealth, Asset Management, Custody or Banking Client Services environments.

SUCCESS IN THE ROLE

You will be a trusted operational partner, ensuring secure platform access, seamless document management, strong stakeholder relationships and exceptional support across banking, custodial and client servicing functions.

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  • Client Success & Account Management, Sales
  • Global Business, In-office
  • Permanent

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