Current vacancies

We currently have a permanent position available within our Investment Operations Department for a Dealing Technician. 

The successful individual will have an important role to play within our Portfolio Bond Dealing Team; contributing to the placement of over 100,000 trades per year totaling over £3bn, ensuring all work is done within our service level agreement and to an exceptional degree of accuracy.

Reporting to the Dealing Manager, the main responsibilities of the role holder will include:

• Process high value/risk dealing instructions across all asset types for our personalised portfolio bonds, in line with service standards and to an exceptional degree of accuracy. 
• Investigate and analyse cause of dealing errors suggesting applicable changes to process or controls. 
• Handle any complex/technical enquiries received.
• Provide training to new members of the team using the training and accreditation process becoming a mentor throughout their development.
• Accurate and timely authorisation of trades up to a value of £500k.
• SME with all investment related tasks providing guidance for colleagues where required, including internal and external audit. This would include any projects/development/testing as and when required. 
• Management & maintenance of system controls/regional dealing rules to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Production of MI as required, used for various senior management committees.

To ensure that this role is carried out to the desired level, the successful candidate should have the following skills and experience:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a dealing or investments based role, ideally within the life assurance industry
• A significant understanding of investments
• 5 GCSE’s grades A-C or equivalent, including English and Maths
• High level of accuracy
• Good communication skills
• Proven ability to work to deadlines in a high pressurised environment
• Hold or working towards the CISI Introduction to Securities & Investments; or IOC qualification

If you or someone you know are interested in applying for this position, please forward your current CV with a covering letter to  careers@ifg-ltd.com.

We encourage and welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds because we embrace diversity and inclusivity within our business.