Regional Manager: Life (FAIS) at Absa Group Limited (Absa)

Job Summary

• Formulate tactical strategy and associated delivery plans related to single practice areas. Ensure proactive integration and operational tactical enhancement.

Job Description

Competencies:

People Management:

• Coaching, mentoring, and developing team members to achieve business objectives and ensure continuous growth. 

Strategic Planning:

• Developing and implementing tactical strategies and delivery plans for the region or area. 

Operational Excellence:

• Supervising and supporting the execution of priorities by the team, ensuring service level agreements and customer outcomes are met. 

Compliance:

• Ensuring adherence to the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act (FAIS Act) and other relevant regulations. 

Business Development:

• Driving new business initiatives and achieving revenue targets. 

Risk Management:

• Identifying and mitigating potential risks associated with the business operations. 

Financial Performance:

• Monitoring and reporting on the financial performance of the region or area. 

Customer Satisfaction:

• Ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty through effective service delivery. 

Professional Experience:

• A minimum of 5–7 years’ experience in financial planning, covering all FAIS product categories for Financial Advice. Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements, compliance frameworks, and estate planning.
• Proven experience in leading a team of financial advisors, driving sales performance, training, and professional development, while ensuring adherence to financial planning best practices.
• Skilled in stakeholders management, providing expert input, and managing relationships across internal and external networks, including product suppliers, branches, and regulatory bodies.
• Ability to analyse the regional client base, identify growth opportunities, and allocate resources effectively to meet sales and revenue targets while ensuring alignment with financial advice value propositions.
• Expertise in workforce planning, portfolio allocation, and compliance oversight, ensuring that all financial advisers maintain the necessary qualifications, training, and regulatory adherence (FAIS, KYC, risk, and compliance).

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree and Professional Qualifications
• Regulatory Examination for Representatives (RE5)
• FAIS Fit and Proper Requirements Applicable to this Role (Advice and Intermediary Service):
• FSCA-Approved Qualification
• Experience As Per the FAIS Act
• Product Specific Training once Onboarded
• Class Of Business Training
• Continuous Professional Development
• Attest To Honesty, Integrity, and Good Standing

Education

• Bachelors Degree and Professional Qualifications: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)