Commercial Support Administrator

What the Hiring Manager Says The Quilter Strategic Partnerships (SP) team form part of the Commercial and Propositions function at Quilter and are responsible for the commercial relationships and oversight of Quilter strategic partners on behalf of the Quilter platform and asset management businesses (Quilter Investment Platform Limited (QIPL) and Quilter Investors Limited (QIL).

Strategic partners include fund groups, distribution platforms, risk mapping agencies and discretionary investment managers (DIMs) that offer managed portfolio services (MPS). The core objectives of the team are to provide a holistic overview of Quilter’s commercial footprint with fund groups, including investment sub-advisers, to identify opportunities to leverage commercial enhancements.

Additionally, this highly performing team, provide value for Quilter customers in terms of competitive pricing and accessibility to a broad range of funds via the appropriate channels, focused engagement with fund strategic partners to garner and share strategic insights for dissemination to internal stakeholders, and consistent and focused governance including oversight and reporting,
They ensure business risks can be identified and mitigated by undertaking due diligence of strategic partners and negotiating robust legal agreements, and leadership in the strategic development of the QIPL fund range.

• Commercial Relationship Manager

About the Role Level: 2 Department: Commercial and Propositions Location: Southampton, England (eligible for Hybrid working) Contract type: Permanent The role is designed to assist the Strategic Partnerships team in delivering its objectives. Primarily the role will include, assisting the team with the on-boarding of new funds to the Quilter and external platforms, communicating with fund groups, discretionary investment managers and the Distribution team to provide on-boarding updates. You will be providing administrative support as required in relation to negotiations and execution of associated legal agreements and amendments, tracking the progression of fund requests and legal agreements, and providing administrative support to the Due Diligence Manager in the fulfilment of Quilter’s due diligence responsibilities relating to strategic partners. You will also be providing support and services for key strategies, projects and initiatives when required, and will be the first point of contact and responsible for the day to day management of the team mailbox. About You Applications from people with diverse backgrounds enables our inclusive organisation to thrive. If you feel you don't match our job description exactly, why not take a chance on yourself and apply? You could be exactly what this role needs. To succeed in this post you will need to be organised, proactive, assertive and be broadly knowledgeable of the services Quilter provides. You will have strong communication skills, ensuring that written communication is concise and well presented and that processes and outputs are well documented and identifiable for audit purposes, and be confident in having difficult conversations with internal and external stakeholders. As this is a busy role, you will enjoy effectively managing your time and productivity and be comfortable asking for support when needed, and have a key eye of detail and be able to work either independently or as part of a team, You will also need to be able to use all programs in the Microsoft Office Suite, and have strong communication, numeracy, and literacy skills. Our purpose is to help the generations today and tomorrow to prosper. That means we must guide people through the complexity of planning for their future, with the right financial advice and investment solutions, so that they can have more secure financial futures. In this ever-changing world, we see that our role in society has never been more meaningful, and we are committed to using our expertise and care to guide our customers through these challenging and unprecedented times. Our impressive talents and capabilities set us apart, but our unwavering commitment to our customers is what defines us. We truly believe that we have all the ingredients to be the very best in our industry, and we want great people with the care and creativity that we need, to help us get there. We are passionate about building an inclusive culture where everyone’s contribution is valued, and our people can thrive. No matter what your role is or where you sit, your voice will matter. We hope you like what you hear and are interested in learning more about joining us. #LI-FD1 Core Benefits Holiday: 26 days Quilter Incentive Scheme: All employees are eligible to participate in our incentive scheme, based on the company's performance and their contribution to it Pension Scheme: 10% non-contributory company pension scheme that can be boosted through personal contributions Private Medical Insurance: Single cover as standard, cover can be increased at your own cost Life Assurance: 4x your salary, cover can be increased at your own cost Income Protection: 75% of salary payable after 26 weeks of absence In addition to our core benefits we offer a range of flexible benefits that you can choose from and pay for conveniently via a salary deduction.