Regional Manager, Financial Advisory - Western Cape, Garden Route at Standard Bank Group

Job Description

• We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Regional Manager to lead a high-performing team of Financial Advisors within our Money Management & Advisory (MMA) division. This role is pivotal in enabling advisors to deliver client-centric, compliant, and holistic financial advisory solutions aligned with the MMA value proposition.
• As Regional Manager, you will oversee the implementation of our structured six-step financial advisory process while ensuring full compliance with regulatory frameworks, including FAIS, KYC, risk, and internal governance standards. Your leadership will drive a culture of continuous development, advisory excellence, and client impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing strategic direction, coaching, and support to financial advisors to enhance advisory quality and service delivery.
• Ensuring full compliance with all relevant regulatory and policy requirements, acting as the region’s Key Individual (KI) where applicable.
• Driving the completion and ongoing tracking of all mandatory training interventions, including FAIS, product knowledge, risk and compliance certifications.
• Aligning team performance with business targets while upholding best practices in financial advice and client engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Commerce in Finance or a Legal Degree (NQF Level 7 or higher)
• Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) designation or recognised Wealth Management certification
• A minimum of 120 credits or a qualification aligned to FAIS and FSCA regulatory requirements
• RE1 Certificate (Key Individual) – essential for regulatory accountability

Professional Experience

• 5–7 years’ experience in the financial advisory field, covering all FAIS product categories applicable to Financial/Wealth Advisers. Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, compliance, and estate advisory principles
• Demonstrated success in leading a team of financial or wealth advisers, with a proven ability to drive sales performance, facilitate ongoing training, and promote professional growth, while ensuring full compliance with advisory best practices
• Skilled in accompanying advisers on key client interactions, providing strategic input, and managing stakeholder relationships across internal structures (product teams, wealth management) and external entities (regulators, product providers)
• Proficient in analysing regional client portfolios, identifying growth opportunities, and allocating resources effectively to meet commercial and advisory performance targets
• In-depth expertise in workforce planning, portfolio allocation, and compliance oversight, ensuring all advisers meet qualification, training, and regulatory expectations (FAIS, KYC, risk, and internal policy compliance)

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

• Articulating Information & Providing Insights
• Convincing People
• Developing Expertise & Strategies
• Directing People
• Making Decisions

Technical Competencies:

• Business Acumen (Audit)
• Client Servicing
• Financial Acumen
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Planning