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Since our establishment in 1918, Sanlam has been a prominent part of the South African business landscape. We have always held a long-term view of how business adapts to the demands of the environment in which it operates. Today, in a dynamic world, we see an evolving set of social, economic, political and environmental imperatives that require our skilfu...
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What will you do?
The successful candidate will act as a Financial Manager in the SanlamAllianz Life Finance Team and will report to a Senior Financial Manager.
What will make you successful in this role?
- Responsibilities will include, amongst others, the following:
- Be a Financial Business Partner to the countries under the Portfolio
- Drive process change, automation and new ways of working.
- Processing of foreign subsidiary financial results in HFM (Hyperion financial management)
- Analysis of multiple foreign subsidiary management accounts and financial statements
- Assist with cluster financial consolidation
- Assist with implementation of new systems and processes in businesses
- Preparation of Sanlam monthly financial reports and commentary including variance analysis of foreign subsidiary management accounts
- Provide end to end financial management support to businesses outside of South Africa
- Regular interaction with Exco representative as well as in-country CFO and CEO
- Assistance with the compilation of holding company financial statements in terms of IFRS 4 and IFRS 17
- Budgeting and forecasting 5-year plans in country budgets and Group Costs via SAP S/4 Hana
- Processing of journals and payments in accordance with the approval framework. HFM & SAP
- Ensure effective controls and procedures are in place, and focus on process improvements
- Interactions with the external auditors on Interim and Final Audits
Qualification and Experience
- Qualified CA(SA)
- 0 to 4 years post qualification experience
- Life insurance experience
Knowledge and Skills
- Good working knowledge of Insurance Accounting (IFRS17 experience/basic understanding is an added advantage)
- General commercial and financial knowledge
- Sound knowledge of financial reporting processes and architecture, ideally gained within the Insurance sector
- Experience in the emerging markets environment will be an advantage
- Oracle HFM and SAP S4/Hana experience will be an added advantage
- Good working knowledge of IFRS principles and standards
- Basic understanding of actuarial numbers will be an advantage EV, VNB, Policyholder vs Shareholder
- Process management skills (able to review existing processes and procedures, making recommendations for rationalisation/improvement, and implement them operationally)
- Ability to speak French will be advantageous
Personal Attributes
- Ability to deal with competing priorities and be resilient
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Analytical and conceptual thinking (solving of complex problems)
- Building and maintaining relationships with external and internal clients
- Pro-active individual with the ability to work independently as well as a member of a team
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet stringent deadlines
- Business partner mindset
- Attention to detail
Core Competencies
- Cultivates Innovatione
- Client Focus
- Drive Results
- Collaborates
- Flexibility and adaptability
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What will you do?
- As a branch manager, you will be responsible for growing the customer base and revenue of Sanlam Retail Mass through developing and overseeing the execution of the retail branch strategy.
- Guiding, integrating, and standardising the activities, goals and objectives of various Sales Consultants in the branch, in line with the strategy.
- Leading a service delivery culture and eco-system within and outside of the branch to enable an optimal client experience.
- Assuming responsibility for the successful day to day maintenance and management of the Retail branch. Responsible for Retail branch strategy development and business planning.
- Ensure retail branch sales delivery and establish and drive a service culture.
- Ensure compliance, quality, and risk management.
- Responsible for all operational people practices relating to direct reports, in collaboration with the HR (talent management, performance management, individual development and growth, resolving grievances, leave allocation, capacity management, etc.).
- Monthly planning and reporting of sales and service activities in the Branch.
- Identify key internal and external stakeholders (Area Managers, Business Owners, activation sites, community forums, etc.) and determine effective engagement tactics that will contribute to building and maintaining relationships.
Education and Experience:
- Matric (Grade 12).
- RE1 and RE5.
- 120 Wealth Management credits OR tertiary qualification recognised by the FSCA.
- Class of Business accreditation (annual).
- Compliant with continuous professional development (CPD) current and past cycles.
- A minimum of 5 years recent industry experience of which 3 years should be in any leadership capacity.
- Service Management experience is essential.
- Insurance sales experience.
- Credit and lending experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:
- Sales tactics and approaches.
- Stakeholder engagement and management.
- Customer service and engagement.
- Relevant Regulatory frameworks, policies, and standards.
- Sanlam insurance products (ideal).
- People management practices and principles.
- Business Acumen.
- Computer literate.
- Data and analytics (including data visualisation).
- Project management.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communicator (verbally and in writing).
- Able to lead and motivate a team.
- Driven to exceed targets.
- Organising skills.
- Adaptable and able to learn quickly.
- Resilient and open to change.
Personal Attributes
- Interpersonal savvy - Contributing through others
- Decision quality - Contributing through others
- Directs work - Contributing through others
- Optimises work processes - Contributing through others
Core Competencies
- Cultivates innovation - Contributing through others
- Customer focus - Contributing through others
- Drives results - Contributing through others
- Collaborates - Contributing through others
- Being resilient - Contributing through others
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What will you do?
The purpose of the role is to provide new and existing clients with professional and relevant financial advice, planning and products (sales) that are suited to their needs and requirements. Undertake the procurement of sustainable business of a high quality, in accordance with the business targets set. Maintain and service these clients as part of a long- term relationship which builds loyalty to the brand and generates ongoing advice and sales. Undertake these activities within a compliant and ethical manner which results in the building and sustaining the Sanlam Group business and brand.
What will make you successful in this role?
Assist in growing the Sanlam Adviser Business
- Be committed to the marketing plans and targets set for growing and developing the business as set forward by the distribution strategy.
- Apply knowledge and understanding of market segmentation and customer profiles to support sales and growth within the defined market.
- Undertake relevant behaviours to attain targets relating to:
- Revenue generation (Single and recurring premiums)
- Activity quotas
- Promote the Sanlam brand
- Treating customers fairly to be applied to all client engagements
- Role is aligned to your personal career aspirations
Networking, prospecting and leads generation
- Face to face interactions, social or business, to create business opportunities.
- Prospecting of new clients through creative opportunities such as business/social networks, associations or ad hoc presentations.
- Turning trusted relationships into business relationships.
- Strengthening existing relationships by increasing the current service.
- Use existing sources to establish opportunities across Sanlam businesses.
- Personalised client value propositions.
- Marketing on social media.
- Undertake selected client focused activities to generate leads and informal prospecting opportunities.
- Mining of existing client base to identify marketing gaps and sales opportunities within the middle-high and affluent market.
- Structuring and implementing focused campaigns with new or existing clients in the defined market.
- Requesting active and ongoing leads and referrals from others.
- Monitoring and respond to client activities such as maturities, cancelations or surrenders within the defined market.
Client consultations and sales
- Ensure all client interactions are compliant in terms of disclosures and advice given (provide written/ electronic information required for compliance).
- Undertake comprehensive fact finding with each client to lift needs and priorities. Document these findings.
- Conduct a financial needs analysis, using the relevant e-tools / instruments or systems, to ascertain the client’s full financial situation; or utilise the services of a Para-Planner for this. (Draw policy history).
- Provide sound personal financial planning advice.
- Apply financial knowledge in putting together a plan that meets the needs of the client for a balanced portfolio.
- Present financial solutions to the client in a professional and competent manner aligned to Treating Customers Fairly.
- Use relevant processes and system tools to capture analysis information and update records accordingly.
Client Service
- Ensure all client interactions are ethical, courteous and professional.
- Strive for excellent, value-added service to clients so that they do not seek competitor products or services.
- Undertake continuous learning in terms of knowledge, skills and market/industry issues so as to service clients within the defined market.
- Initiate long term client relationships and maintain a relational focus.
- Monitor, update and reporting (weekly/monthly)
Document and present the following activities:
- Number and profile of contacts, appointments, consultations.
- Issued business and revenue against targets.
- Update client details on records.
- Appropriate workflow and activity monitor system entries.
Qualification and Experience
- Grade 12
- Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act (FAIS) "Fit and Proper" requirements and Regulatory Examination successfully completed if registered with Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) for more than 24 months.
Knowledge and Skills
- Financial advice and support
- Production target achievement and budgeting
- Compliance and risk management
- Client relationship management
- Financial planning and recommendations
Personal Attributes
- Communicates effectively - Contributing independently
- Tech savvy - Contributing independently
- Action orientated - Contributing independently
- Interpersonal savvy - Contributing independently
- Persuades - Contributing independently
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What will you do?
As a branch manager, you will be responsible for growing the customer base and revenue of Sanlam Retail Mass through developing and overseeing the execution of the retail branch strategy.
- Guiding, integrating, and standardising the activities, goals and objectives of various Sales Consultants in the branch, in line with the strategy.
- Leading a service delivery culture and eco-system within and outside of the branch to enable an optimal client experience.
- Assuming responsibility for the successful day to day maintenance and management of the Retail branch. Responsible for Retail branch strategy development and business planning.
- Ensure retail branch sales delivery and establish and drive a service culture.
- Ensure compliance, quality, and risk management.
- Responsible for all operational people practices relating to direct reports, in collaboration with the HR (talent management, performance management, individual development and growth, resolving grievances, leave allocation, capacity management, etc.).
- Monthly planning and reporting of sales and service activities in the Branch.
- Identify key internal and external stakeholders (Area Managers, Business Owners, activation sites, community forums, etc.) and determine effective engagement tactics that will contribute to building and maintaining relationships.
Education and Experience:
- Matric (Grade 12).
- RE1 and RE5.
- 120 Wealth Management credits OR tertiary qualification recognised by the FSCA.
- Class of Business accreditation (annual).
- Compliant with continuous professional development (CPD) current and past cycles.
- A minimum of 5 years recent industry experience of which 3 years should be in any leadership capacity.
- Service Management experience is essential.
- Insurance sales experience.
- Credit and lending experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:
- Sales tactics and approaches.
- Stakeholder engagement and management.
- Customer service and engagement.
- Relevant Regulatory frameworks, policies, and standards.
- Sanlam insurance products (ideal).
- People management practices and principles.
- Business Acumen.
- Computer literate.
- Data and analytics (including data visualisation).
- Project management.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communicator (verbally and in writing).
- Able to lead and motivate a team.
- Driven to exceed targets.
- Organising skills.
- Adaptable and able to learn quickly.
- Resilient and open to change.
go to method of application »
What will you do?
As a branch manager, you will be responsible for growing the customer base and revenue of Sanlam Retail Mass through developing and overseeing the execution of the retail branch strategy.
- Guiding, integrating, and standardising the activities, goals and objectives of various Sales Consultants in the branch, in line with the strategy.
- Leading a service delivery culture and eco-system within and outside of the branch to enable an optimal client experience.
- Assuming responsibility for the successful day to day maintenance and management of the Retail branch. Responsible for Retail branch strategy development and business planning.
- Ensure retail branch sales delivery and establish and drive a service culture.
- Ensure compliance, quality, and risk management.
- Responsible for all operational people practices relating to direct reports, in collaboration with the HR (talent management, performance management, individual development and growth, resolving grievances, leave allocation, capacity management, etc.).
- Monthly planning and reporting of sales and service activities in the Branch.
- Identify key internal and external stakeholders (Area Managers, Business Owners, activation sites, community forums, etc.) and determine effective engagement tactics that will contribute to building and maintaining relationships.
Education and Experience:
- Matric (Grade 12).
- RE1 and RE5.
- 120 Wealth Management credits OR tertiary qualification recognised by the FSCA.
- Class of Business accreditation (annual).
- Compliant with continuous professional development (CPD) current and past cycles.
- A minimum of 5 years recent industry experience of which 3 years should be in any leadership capacity.
- Service Management experience is essential.
- Insurance sales experience.
- Credit and lending experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:
- Sales tactics and approaches.
- Stakeholder engagement and management.
- Customer service and engagement.
- Relevant Regulatory frameworks, policies, and standards.
- Sanlam insurance products (ideal).
- People management practices and principles.
- Business Acumen.
- Computer literate.
- Data and analytics (including data visualisation).
- Project management.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communicator (verbally and in writing).
- Able to lead and motivate a team.
- Driven to exceed targets.
- Organising skills.
- Adaptable and able to learn quickly.
- Resilient and open to change.
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