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Posted 21 July, 2026

Investment Associate

Recruit UK
Edinburgh, SCT, GB Full Time

Job Description

Job Title: Investment Associate

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Industry: Financial Services

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Location: Edinburgh

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Salary: Up to £35,000 DOE

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Reference Number: 10481

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Recruit UK is working with a well-respected Wealth Management firm in Edinburgh, offering an excellent opportunity for an experienced Investment Associate to join their growing team.

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As an Investment Associate you will play a key role in supporting Investment Managers in delivering exceptional client service by preparing portfolio reviews, performance reports, investment presentations, client communications, and meeting documentation.

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Responsibilities:

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  • Assist with portfolio management and operations, including trade execution, portfolio monitoring, account administration, KYC/CDD processes, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal standards
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  • Build and maintain client and intermediary relationships, preparing proposals for prospective clients, conducting investment research, and supporting new business opportunities
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What’s in it for you:

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  • Competitive salary up to £35,000 (depending on experience)
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  • 25 days’ annual leave, increasing with length of service
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  • Auto-enrolment pension
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  • Share Incentive Plan
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  • Private Medical Insurance
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  • Death in Service (DIS) cover
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  • Income Protection
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  • Enhanced maternity leave
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  • Paid paternity leave
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  • Electric car scheme
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  • Cycle to work scheme
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  • Hybrid working
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Skills and experience required:

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  • Previous experience in an administrative or client support role within the financial services is preferred
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  • Working towards or holding an RQF Level 3 CISI qualification is highly advantageous
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  • A commitment to achieving the RQF Level 4 CISI Investment Advice Diploma
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  • Strong proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required
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Get in touch or apply online to find out more about this opportunity!

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About Recruit UK:

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As specialists in financial services recruitment, we bring unique expertise, insight, and connections, whether you are looking for a new job or are trying to fill a role. We have a reach of more than 100,000 financial services connections.

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Our commitment to you

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  • Start every journey with a conversation to find out about you in depth.
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  • Provide honest feedback on where you fit in the jobs market.
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  • Use our network across the financial world to match you to your perfect position. Or if we think you already have it, we’ll tell you.
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  • Take a holistic mindfulness approach – career happiness is rarely just about the money.
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  • Cover the whole of the UK with a local touch through our regional teams.
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  • Never pester you.
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