Financial Advisor

SUMMARY:
 
The Financial Advisor will be responsible for providing professional financial planning, investment, insurance, and wealth management services to individual and corporate clients. The role involves assessing client needs, creating tailored financial solutions, and maintaining long-term client relationships while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct client consultations to assess financial needs, goals, and risk profiles.
• Provide financial advice on investment planning, retirement, estate planning, risk cover (life, disability, critical illness), and savings.
• Develop customized financial plans and recommend suitable products and services.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships through regular reviews and updates.
• Prospect and onboard new clients through networking, referrals, and lead generation.
• Stay up to date with market trends, new products, tax laws, and regulatory changes.
• Ensure compliance with FAIS Act, FICA, POPIA, and all FSCA regulations.
• Achieve agreed sales and business development targets.
• Maintain accurate records of advice, recommendations, and transactions.

POSITION INFO:
Qualifications & Experience

• Education:
• Minimum: Grade 12 / Matric.
• Preferred: Relevant tertiary qualification in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Business (e.g., BCom, CFP® designation).
• Regulatory Requirements:
• Must meet FAIS Fit & Proper requirements.
• RE5 (Representative Exam) – essential.
• Completed Class of Business (CoB) training in relevant categories.
• CPD (Continuous Professional Development) compliance.
• Experience:
• 2–5 years’ experience as a Financial Advisor / Broker / Planner within a financial services provider, insurer, or wealth management firm.
• Strong client acquisition and relationship management skills.
• Experience in life insurance, investments, or medical aid advisory will be advantageous.

• Strong financial planning and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Sales-driven with proven business development success.
• Ability to work independently and manage own portfolio.
• High ethical standards and integrity.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Computer literacy (MS Office, CRM systems, financial planning tools).