Full job description

Client Service Team Leader – Wealth Management

London | £55,000–£65,000 + Up to 12% Bonus

A growing Chartered financial planning firm is looking for an experienced Team Leader to manage its expanding Client Service Team.

The team has grown from four to nine people following several acquisitions. The business now needs an established people manager who can provide structure, oversee workloads and help team members deliver a consistently high standard of support to Financial Planners, Paraplanners and their clients.

This is a hands-on leadership position combining people management, workflow oversight and operational improvement.

The role

You will take responsibility for the day-to-day performance and development of the Client Service Team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing and supporting a team of Client Service Associates
• Allocating work and overseeing team capacity
• Monitoring workloads, deadlines and service standards
• Conducting regular one-to-one meetings and team check-ins
• Managing appraisals and individual development plans
• Supporting the training and development of team members
• Identifying performance issues and addressing them constructively
• Ensuring client servicing work is completed accurately and efficiently
• Resolving or escalating complex operational issues
• Working closely with Financial Planners, Paraplanners and senior stakeholders
• Improving systems, processes and ways of working
• Helping the team integrate effectively as the business continues to grow
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