Due to the increasing growth and success in our Private Wealth business we are currently seeking Adviser/Desk Assistants to support experienced and successful Advisers in our Sydney office.

The Role

As the first point of contact with clients, this role is the face and voice of the Company and plays a critical role in supporting an established and successful advisory team. As it is in a corporate environment personal presentation is vital. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Administration support to advisers and clients
• Taking and placing orders for trades
• Providing share price quotes
• Respond to client queries in a professional and timely matter
• Review and distribute new account forms and assign account numbers
• Maintain client accounts
• Arrange and assist with CHESS and sponsorship, off-market, broker to broker and issuer to CHESS transfer of client documents
• Coordinate IPO allocations and applicable client documentation
• Liaise with back office and share registries regarding client queries
• Coordinate client seminars, conferences and presentations
• Maintain account files and undertake regular follow-up on missing documents
• Process and monitor stock settlements, including follow up with clients re outstanding funds
• Collaboration with other administrative staff

The Successful Candidate will have

• 2-3 years’ experience in an administration/PA/support/operations role within financial services
• Experience in a stockbroking environment is highly desirable
• RG146 accreditation or the desire to complete this
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and display resilience
• Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to work effectively within a small team
• Professional and positive attitude towards work & ability to build rapport quickly

Flexibility to respond to changing priorities

• A degree qualification in Finance, Business, Economics or related is desirable
• Exceptional attention to detail and analytical skills
• Strong excel, word, powerpoint and outlook skills
• A keen interest in the financial markets

Interested candidates should submit their CV via email attention to: The Hiring Manager – Private Wealth Sydney Adviser/Desk Assistant at [email protected]

Shaw and Partners

Shaw and Partners is a leading wealth manager and corporate advisory business with approximately $24 billion of clients’ investable assets under advice (April 2021).  Shaw and Partners' annual market trading volumes and capital raising transaction volumes place us in the top 5 independent Australian stockbrokers.

Shaw and Partners is 75% owned by EFG International, a global private banking group listed on the Swiss exchange with $200 billion in assets under management. Our relationship with EFG gives us access to 40+ offices globally in leading investment centres.

Find out more about Shaw and Partners visit www.shawandpartners.com.au

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or any other impermissible criterion or circumstance.