Investment Counsellor - Private Bank UK

at  HSBC

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Our Global Private Banking business provides banking, investment and wealth management solutions to help high net worth clients and their families achieve their ambitions. We also advise on topics including wealth planning, alternative investments and family governance. And our experts in philanthropy support clients in their objectives to have a positive impact on society. As an HSBC employee in the UK, you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package. This includes private healthcare for all UK-based employees, enhanced maternity and adoption pay and support when you return to work, and a contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.
Investment Counsellors (IC) provide investment advice to the clients of the Private Bank. The client segment has a highly diverse client base in terms of the complexity of their needs and their previous investment experience. This will be an ideal role for an ambitious individual who wishes to develop their career in Investments with the view to becoming a Senior Investment Counsellor in the future.

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:

• Partner with a Senior IC to ensure effective management of the wider client book
• Advice encompasses both discretionary services available and advisory recommendations. Over time the role will be responsible for the positioning/delivery of investment solutions to clients and prospects of the HSBC Private Bank
• Enhance client relationships and profitability both for the client and the business
• Perform ongoing portfolio reviews to align client portfolios to their risk profile and investment objective

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU SHOULD MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

• Investment advisory experience within a regulated customer facing role in a Private Banking or Wealth Management context - essential
• CISI Level 4 qualified (essential), Level 6 would be desirable
• Working knowledge of the UK regulatory environment - essential
• Ability to multi-task and render the needs of customers and internal stakeholders simultaneously
• Collaborative with the ability to work as part of a team
  This role is based in Leeds.
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