Senior IFA Administrator / Team Leader - London/ Hybrid - £45,000 + Excellent Bonus & Benefits

  • Financial Divisions
  • May 16, 2026
Full time Administration

Job Description

Hybrid - 2 days per week in London

If you're an experienced IFA Administrator who thrives in a fast-paced, high-performing environment - and you're ready to step up into a role with more ownership, leadership and technical depth - this is the opportunity you've been waiting for.

My client is a respected, medium-sized Independent Chartered IFA firm in the heart of London. Known for their integrity, technical excellence and genuinely people-led culture, they provide holistic financial planning to HNW private clients and have been repeatedly recognised as one of the Best Financial Advisers to Work For.

They are now seeking a Senior IFA Administrator / Team Leader to play a pivotal role in supporting their advisers and paraplanners, while helping to shape and guide the workflow of a growing admin team.

The Opportunity

This is not a standard admin role. You'll be the senior point of contact within the administration function - ensuring the smooth running of the team, coaching new starters, allocating workflow and acting as the technical "go-to" for complex administrative tasks.

You'll work closely with senior advisers and paraplanners to deliver a seamless, high-quality client experience, taking ownership of:

  • Overseeing workflow allocation and supporting the development of junior team members
  • Providing advanced technical administration across pensions, investments, ISAs, bonds, trusts and protection
  • Preparing detailed meeting packs, valuations and suitability review documentation
  • Managing new business processing, trades, rebalancing and cash management
  • Ensuring all client records, compliance requirements and FCA standards are met
  • Acting as a trusted support partner to advisers, helping them prioritise and deliver outstanding client service

This role suits someone who enjoys autonomy, takes pride in accuracy, and thrives in a collaborative, professional environment.

What You'll Bring

  • 4- 5+ years' experience in an IFA administration role
  • Strong technical knowledge across pensions, investments and wider financial planning products
  • Experience supporting advisers and paraplanners in a busy, client-centric environment
  • Confidence in managing workflow, coaching others and improving processes
  • Excellent communication skills and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
  • Experience using Intelligent Office (iO), Transact or similar platforms
  • A calm, organised approach - even when juggling competing priorities

Industry qualifications are welcomed but not essential.

Why Join This Firm?

  • Independent, Chartered and genuinely client-first
  • A culture built on trust, collaboration and professional development
  • Hybrid working with flexibility
  • Competitive salary, excellent bonus potential, and a strong benefits package
  • A team where your voice matters and your expertise is valued

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and want to join a firm that invests in its people and delivers exceptional client outcomes, this role offers the perfect blend of leadership, technical challenge and long-term progression.

Please send your CV to Ursula at Financial Divisions