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Job Description:
Our client, a global investment management firm based in Edinburgh, is looking for a Controls Assurance Manager to join on an initial 6-month day rate contract.
The successful candidate will have a track record of successfully leading teams and projects, to establish a centralised control testing function.
Essential Skills/Experience:
Internal control framework - experience of testing internal controls, in particular design effectiveness and operating effectiveness, control quality, and high-quality evidencing standards
Global approach - although the primary focus will be UK, many processes and controls operate across the global business and therefore experience of operating across a global business is desirable.
Interpersonal skills - deliver with quality and impact in a proactive and collaborative manner
Impact and influence - operates with intellectual curiosity to understand and surface insights that helps strengthen the design and operation of the internal control framework
Collaboration - outcome focussed with ability to facilitate collaborative working within and across teams
Communication - ability to communicate effectively with the team, and within stakeholder meetings
Attention to detail - works with precision to deliver requirements
Core Responsibilities:
Reviewing testing of the design and operating effectiveness of controls; and managing reporting of results with key stakeholders into the business.
Overseeing a team of control testers to deliver high-quality testing across the company control environment.
Working collegiately with the wider assurance team, providing training and best practice guidance, supporting overall team activities, supporting deliverables, and assisting with other risk and control related activities as required.
Where controls are identified as ineffective or require improvement, work collaboratively with business leads to agree testing results.
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 16117
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we're committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure.
We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you're happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we're advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you're agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users.
For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Type: Contract Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Start: ASAP
Duration: 6 Months
Posted: 2025-06-04 17:11:26
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Job Description:.
We're working with a leading financial planning firm to recruit an experienced Paraplanner on a 12-month fixed-term contract in Edinburgh.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established team of Financial Planning Directors, supporting the delivery of high-quality, client-focused advice.
Skills/Experience:
CII Diploma in Financial Planning (essential)
Chartered status or working towards (desirable)
Proven paraplanning experience
Strong knowledge of UK tax and pension legislation
Core Responsibilities:
Prepare suitability reports and client cashflow models
Attend client meetings and provide research and follow-up support
Assist with annual reviews and ongoing client service
Manage your own workflow and ensure timely, accurate output
Support the delivery of team income objectives
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 16106
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we're committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure.
We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you're happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we're advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you're agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users.
For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Type: Contract Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Start: ASAP
Posted: 2025-06-04 14:38:44
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Job Description:
We have a fantastic opportunity for an Indirect Tax Assistant Manager to join the team at a leading financial services firm on a permanent basis.
In this role, you will manage the indirect tax compliance function across the offices, managing and allocating work to the team as necessary.
This role can be based in Edinburgh or Glasgow.
Skills/Experience:
Indirect tax experience working within professional services.
Experience of technical compliance and advisory work.
Strong technical skills and keen to develop further.
Ability to build strong client relationships.
Experience in leading teams and coordinating delivery of services.
Core Responsibilities:
Manage the indirect tax compliance function across the offices; managing and allocating work to junior members of the team as necessary.
Manage and support the team in all aspects of client work, liaising with the client engagement team ensuring all client deadlines and demands are met.
Take ownership of client portfolio, developing relationships with clients to ensure satisfaction with services provided and identifying opportunities to support clients.
Manage all indirect tax correspondence related to clients and ensure client queries are dealt with in a timely basis, with minimal guidance.
Undertake review of indirect tax compliance work, highlighting areas where additional support required.
Coach junior members of the team and develop their technical knowledge.
Benefits:
A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 16100
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we're committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure.
We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you're happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we're advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you're agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users.
For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Type: Permanent Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Start: ASAP
Posted: 2025-05-30 09:27:42
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Job Description:
We are looking for an Investment Governance Manager to join the team at a boutique financial services firm.
The successful candidate will focus on managing client relationships, and the selection and oversight of suitable investment consultants and fiduciary managers.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced candidate with strong investment knowledge and client relationship experience.
This role is hybrid 2-3 days in the office, and is flexible on location (Edinburgh, London, Manchester, Bristol), and will involve travel to London if based elsewhere.
Skills/Experience:
Pension scheme and investment experience with seven to ten years' experience.
Proactive, self-starter with the ability to focus on the tactical implementation of that strategy for the firm.
Ability to communicate effectively, strong relationship and presentation skills, good written skills, appropriate MS and data tool skills and emotionally intelligent.
Ideally working towards or already qualified in IMC/CFA for example
Ability to interpret investment data, performance metrics, and fee structures.
Experience of conducting in-depth assessments of fiduciary managers and investment consultants would be beneficial
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to deliver tailored advice and recommendations.
Solid understanding of investment markets, fiduciary management, and defined benefit/contribution pension schemes.
Competence in drafting clear, concise, and insightful research and oversight reports.
Comfortable working with colleagues across levels to support analysis and client deliverables.
Accuracy in data handling, report creation, and compliance with internal processes.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines efficiently.
Staying informed on developments in the UK pension and investment industry.
Awareness of and adherence to relevant regulatory and internal compliance frameworks.
Core Responsibilities:
Provide advice to clients on the selection and oversight of fiduciary managers and investment consultants.
Support due diligence research on fiduciary management and investment advisory firms.
Analyse fee structures and investment data related to these firms.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of market trends, new products, and developments in the UK DB and DC pension space.
Attend industry conferences as needed.
Contribute to the drafting and writing of research reports.
Collaborate with associates to analyse performance data and prepare client oversight reports.
Ensure compliance with the firm's regulations and procedures.
Benefits:
A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 16066
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we're committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure.
We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you're happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we're advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you're agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users.
For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Type: Permanent Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Start: ASAP
Posted: 2025-05-29 17:12:36
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Job Description:
Do you have at least 5 years' experience dealing with executries, and seeking your next career move? Our client, a law firm based in Edinburgh, is currently seeking a Private Client Paralegal to join their team on a permanent basis.
In this role, you will administer and manage a caseload of executry files independently within a team of Executry Paralegals.
Skills/Experience:
Relevant formal qualification(s), preferably as recognised by the Law Society of Scotland Accredited Paralegal scheme
At least 5 years' previous experience dealing with executries is essential
A commercial focus in managing workload effectively and efficiently
Excellent interpersonal skills, both written and oral
Able to build professional relationships with clients and third parties
Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks
A high level of accuracy and strong attention to detail
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, delegating to and supporting colleagues
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Core Responsibilities:
Administer testate and intestate executries from initial meeting to conclusion.
Proactively manage your own caseload and provide an excellent client service.
Communicate with Executors and other third parties as required.
Identify and resolve any problems experienced by our clients in a professional manner.
Demonstrate a good working knowledge of inheritance tax exemptions and reliefs and be able to produce inheritance tax calculations.
Complete HMRC inheritance tax forms.
Prepare Executry accounts.
Knowledge of legal rights including calculations and experience of the issues that can arise with such claims.
Build good relationships internally and advise colleagues with different specialisms.
Adhere to firm processes in relation to financial policies, time recording and AML compliance.
Maintain accurate records on the firm's document management system.
Benefits:
A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 16079
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we're committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure.
We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you're happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we're advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you're agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users.
For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Type: Permanent Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Start: ASAP
Posted: 2025-05-29 17:08:18
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Job Description:
We are working on a fantastic opportunity for a Solicitor to join the team at a law firm based in Edinburgh.
The successful candidate will be newly NQ - 3 years PQE, have experience within private client/trusts, as well as an eagerness to work towards the STEP qualification.
Skills/Experience:
NQ - 3 years PQE
Previous experience dealing with high-net-worth individuals in a private client environment is desirable
Previous experience dealing with trusts
A commercial focus in managing workload effectively and efficiently
Mindset to exceed team and client expectations
Working towards or prepared to start STEP qualifications
Excellent interpersonal skills, both written and oral is essential
Able to build professional relationships with clients and third parties
A high level of accuracy and strong attention to detail
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Core Responsibilities:
Advise high net worth clients and family business clients (including entrepreneurial clients) on the protection of their assets.
Help families to decide on the most appropriate structures for owning assets (trusts, partnerships, family investment companies).
Accurately prepare and draft legal documentation and correspondence relating to family and business governance, commercial and corporate issues, asset protection, succession and tax planning, and mediation.
Help clients navigate through tax planning issues and work alongside existing tax advisors and accountants.
Assist clients to work out a succession plan alongside their Wills and estate planning.
Help family business clients to manage business continuity, conflicts or challenging family dynamics and help them to deliver their philanthropic objectives.
Proactively manage your own caseload and drive forward work for others within the team.
Identify and resolve any problems experienced by our clients in a professional manner.
Meet or exceed individual financial targets.
Have a good working knowledge of private client law and keep up to date with any developments through events/training.
Collaborate with other professionals - accountants/wealth planners/tax advisers/lawyers (as part of trusted adviser teams) to deliver solutions for clients.
Actively seek to build your professional network and promote the business to external peers.
Prepare articles and blogs for the website and press/professional publications.
Build good relationships internally, support senior colleagues and advise colleagues with different specialisms.
Benefits:
A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 16078
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we're committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure.
We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you're happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we're advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you're agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users.
For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Type: Permanent Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Start: ASAP
Posted: 2025-05-29 17:07:33
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Job Description:
Our client, a global asset management firm, is seeking an experienced Client Onboarding Analyst to join their Edinburgh team on a 12-month fixed term contract basis.
Essential Skills/Experience:
Prior experience working within asset management or asset servicing firm.
Experience reviewing investment management agreements, platform agreements, rebate agreements and/or distribution agreements.
Experience in initial and ongoing AML/KYC checks.
First-hand experience of onboarding pooled and/or segregated clients.
Core Responsibilities:
Manage all transition types for mandate clients and pooled fund clients, as well as ensuring smooth exit process when clients terminate their mandate/investment for the firm.
Key point of contact for client on-boarding activity.
Manage the investment management agreement review and amendment process.
Manage the distribution agreement, platform agreement, rebate agreement and terms of business process.
Ensure operational client on-boarding is delivered.
Conducting due diligence on clients to assess potential risk.
Ensure all client-side letters are managed in accordance with established processes.
Reviewing and verifying client identification and documentation.
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 16108
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we're committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure.
We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you're happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we're advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you're agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users.
For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Type: Contract Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Start: ASAP
Posted: 2025-05-29 11:57:04
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Do you have Fund Research experience? Are you currently an investment analyst or investment manager in the Multi-Asset space?
We have a great permanent opportunity available for a VP - Investments to join a private wealth management firm in London.
The ideal candidate will have investment experience, preferably across multiple asset classes at a large established wealth manager or similar institution.
Fund research experience and client facing skills are essential in this role.
You will be passionate about investing with significant progress made in post-degree UK investment qualifications (CII, CISI or CFA routes).
This role is to assist the Head of investments in ensuring portfolios are managed in accordance with the risk mandate, objectives and the firm's investment proposition.
Benefits:
A highly competitive compensation structure
Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 16001
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we're committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure.
We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you're happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we're advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you're agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users.
For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Type: Permanent Location: London, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: Additional benefits
Posted: 2025-05-29 09:08:01
