Grace Jackson

Client Account Executive

Colchester, England, United Kingdom

About

Experience

  • Client Account Executive at Optimum Independent Financial Advisers Limited
    Oct 2025 - Present · 10 mos

  • Admin Paraplanner at Amber River East Anglia
    Nov 2022 - Oct 2025 · 3 yrs

    With over 3 years experience in the financial services industry, my position as admin Paraplanner is one I have been striving to achieve since I was an apprentice. In my current position, I am the administrator for over 200 clients. My day to day role includes but is not limited to: writing and processing reports, cash flow modelling, dealing with an array of investment managers, booking and preparing meetings, fact finding, dealing with complex tax queries, actioning post review action points, day to day admin keeping files updated. Even with my large caseload, I ensure each client knows I am here to help and assist whenever needed. My passion for my role makes it easy to pick up new complex tasks and be able to action them to an exemplary standard.

  • Administrator at Curtis Banks
    Feb 2021 - Nov 2022 · 1 yr 10 mos

    Dealing with an array of Financial Advisors and Clients alike, I manage my time in order to ensure the caseload is dealt with in line with the SLAs outlined by the Organization. As the complaints champion in my team, I ensure all complaints are dealt with and closed in a timely manner. My role does not just mean to comply with FCA guidelines, but also to train my team to be able to deal with complaints appropriately and how to provide the best customer service possible. My main responsibilities were ensuring clients are paid their income on time and correctly, and insuring investments are not sold down unnecessarily. As well as my normal workload, I was involved in the sports and social team, which organises all the companies events. I oversaw every complaint for my team, trained all new starters, and was in charge of phone training everyone in my team. I love to push myself and take on every opportunity to improve myself, and the company as a whole.

  • Claims Handler at Davies
    Mar 2019 - Feb 2021 · 2 yrs

    With 2 years experience, I am highly competent In liaising directly with both Brokers and customers. I ensure a high level of accuracy when capturing Information through various channels, such as over the phone, or via email. To ensure the safety of the public, I make prompt decisions to alleviate potential dangers - most Importantly those at the roadside. Working on various accounts, I made payments to providers, following the claim process from start to finish. During my time with Davies Group, I was entrusted to train new starters within the team. I am able to delegate tasks where appropriate, however I am also confident working alone.

  • Waitress at CATERING ELITE LIMITED
    Sep 2018 - Mar 2019 · 7 mos

    Whilst studying, I endeavored to obtain employment with a local company. In a fast paced, pressured environment, I was encouraged to meet a high level of service and performance. Constant face to face communication taught me how to interact with customers in the most effective manner.