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Key Purpose of the role 

• To assist with the coordination and management of all Learnership, Internship and Skills Development Programmes. Liaise with SETAs and internal clients.

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

Coordination:

• Manage and facilitate the end-to-end closure of 2025 Learnerships and Internship Programmes process.
• Implement and manage the end-to-end 2026 Learnerships and Internship Programmes process throughout the programme.
• Liaise with training providers, INSETA and BANKSETA when required.
• Resolve any queries which may arise from SETAs and learners.
• Skills Development Early Careers Reporting.
• Manage training logistics – Logbook follow up, Learnership Graduation.
• Scheduling of candidates for engagements throughout the learning journey.
• Funding Window Applications: business needs analysis and submitting of applications in collaboration with the GSDM and SDM.
• Work closely with all Skills Development Team members in the achievement of Team goals and objectives.

HR:

• Provide mentoring and coaching to Early Careers candidates when required.
• Assist with recruitment if required.
• Conduct performance conversations with Early Careers candidates.
• Manage daily learners daily while in training.
• Assist with processing training invoices and payroll input monthly.

Project Management:

• Assist in the implementation of Skills Development projects.
• Manage and participate in Internship Candidate Journey.

Personal Attributes and Skills

• Good attention to detail and levels of accuracy
• Sets high standards for quality and quantity and works in a systematic, methodical and orderly manner.
• Time management and planning skills.
• Speaks fluently and writes in a well-structured and logical manner.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high pressure environment
• Ability to work independently and in a team orientated environment
• Service driven, a sense of urgency and a team player.
• Adapts to changing circumstances and handles criticism well and learns from it.
• Innovative/ critical thinking/ and problem solving skills

Education and Experience

• Relevant HR qualification
• ETDP qualification an advantage
• 3-4 years’ work experience in an HR/Training department
• Have worked with learnerships – an advantage

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Key Purpose

• A high functioning, dynamic personality with a broad set of skills pertaining to product development, data analytics and marketing. The role will require this Actuary to provide product, market and strategic insights to our distribution channel to increase new business market share and to unlock new support in the IFA space while forming an important part of the R&D team. The incumbent would be involved in:
• Form a key part of Research and Development by utilising industry and new business insights to guide the development of innovative products and services that enhance our value proposition to financial advisers and their clients.
• Anaylsing big data to inform senior management of new business trends and opportunities.
• Collaberate with various stakeholders across the business to create and optimise products, processes and strategies.
• Developing in depth competitor and industry analysis.
• Analysing big data to identify sales opportunities for each distribution channel.
• Being a Discovery Life expert and having sound understanding of the competitive landscape in order to be a subject matter authority in meetings and presentations.
• Development of launch material for distribution.
• Lead meetings with high-net-worth clients and large life writers.
• Create and present targeted client and broker presentations.
• Intellectual leadership through claims documents, journalist articles etc.
• The incumbent would be involved in strategic thinking around product ideation, development and launches and would form a crucial element of our broader Reseach and Development team.

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

• Utilizing market insight to launch innovative new products and services on an annual basis
• Utilize technical product knowledge, including understanding of competitors, to identify business opportunities
• Develop compelling positioning and roll out of launch, roadshow and campaign material to our financial advisers and franchises to ensure successful execution of deliverables and targets
• Develop automated tools and dashboards to provide real-time insights for key business decisions
• Providing technical product support to Discovery Life’s various distribution channels to ensure successful execution of deliverables and targets
• Provide support to Life Executive Committee and related structures to ensure efficient functioning of the business
• Contribute to strategies based on insights from market feedback, data and other monitoring structures for the collaboration of the broader product development team.
• Assisting with the conservation of certain high value clients

Education and Experience

Essential:

• Matric with Mathematics
• Bachelor of Science (BSc), Bachelor of Business Science (BBusSc) or equivalent degree in Actuarial Science
• Fellow of Actuarial Society of South Africa (or any other recognised actuarial professional body)
• At least 2 years working experience as an Actuarial Analyst within the Insurance Industry

Advantageous:

• Working experience as an Actuary in the Life Insurance industry

Technical Skills and Knowledge

Essential:

• Effective communications skills
• Advanced Analytical and Technical skills
• Problem Solving skills
• Knowledge on Actuarial Modelling
• Knowledge on Data Analysis
• Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook
• Take initiative and learn quickly, while being adaptable
   

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Key Purpose

•  The main purpose of Procurement Specialist is to implement sourcing strategies for marketing products and services that will drive the objectives of increased savings and inclusive procurement while adhering to governance and managing the objectives of internal stakeholders. The specialist will effectively manage the assigned portfolio and departmental objectives. An important aspect of this role is optimizing cost efficiencies, supplier performance, stakeholder management and supporting Discovery’s business plans.

 Responsibilities, including but not limited to the following:

Vendor Management

• Work with your marketing stakeholders to identify, evaluate and select new suppliers, such as media agencies, content creators, and event/activation vendors.
• Increase Spend Under Procurement Management (S-UPM) to maximise opportunities and reduce maverick spending across the business. Work towards achieving an 80% target.

Contract Negotiation

• Negotiate contract terms, pricing, and service level agreements with suppliers to secure favorable terms and quality of supply, in line with the company’s Procurement Policy and Procedures.
• Work with cross functional team to increase contract coverage.

Supplier Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key suppliers to foster collaboration and ensure ongoing performance.
• Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR) with strategic suppliers to identify changes in the environment that could impact Discovery.
• Implement Service Level Agreements (SLA’s) with strategic suppliers to ensure proper remedies are in place for poor performance.

Cost Optimisation

• Conduct market research and analyse data to identify cost-saving opportunities and ensure the most cost efficient use of marketing budgets.
• Optimise and maximise procurement savings within the marketing category.

Compliance and Quality

• Ensure that all procured products and services meet company standards, brand guidelines, and relevant legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Engage suppliers that do not meet Discovery’s minimum B-BBEE requirements and implement collaborative plans to improve their B-BBEE status.
• Scan the market to identify B-BBEE suppliers that we can potentially onboard to plug any shortfalls (i.e. EME and QSE suppliers).

Cross Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with marketing, legal and finance departments to understand their needs and requirements.
• Lead assigned sourcing initiatives, which vary in terms of scope and scale.
• Develop marketing category strategies and obtain internal client mandate to deliver against identified opportunities.
• Record savings achieved into the relevant savings register and ensure validation and approval by internal stakeholders.

Reporting and Analysis

• Generate reports on procurement performance, supplier relationship, and spending to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Support the Senior Procurement Manager with developing and implementing sourcing strategies based on existing and forecased spend.

Category Administration

• Ensure that all buying guides are relevant and kept up-to-date to ensure proper understanding of procurement processes for marketing, especially self-service channels.
• Review all planned orders and ensure that these are correct before directing to the transactional team.  
• Assist the shared service transactional team to match and receipt orders, where required, to ensure payments are made in line with negotiated payment terms.
• Create supplier catalogues to improve purchasing efficiencies, where applicable.

Personal Attributes and Skills:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, or any other related field.
• Studying towards an MCIPS qualification.

Experience

• Proven experience in procurement, supply chain or a related role, with a strong understanding of the marketing industry and its unique needs.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing marketing sourcing strategies.
• Demonstrable knowledge of tender processes (RFx).
• Must be able to operate independently and under pressure.

Negotiation Skills

• Exceptional ability to negotiate contracts and achieve optimal commercial terms with marketing suppliers.

Analytical Skills

• Strong analytical skills to interpret data, conduct market analysis, and make informed purchasing decisions to support our marketing stakeholders in delivering their goals and obectives.

Communication Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Confidence and ability to liase and communicate with senior stakeholders.
• Decisive and driven by deadlines.
• Ability to challenge ideas and provide suggestions which are in the best interests of the company, while always maintaining respect and proper decorum.
• Team player.

Organizational Skills

• Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple priorities and maintain accurate records.

Vendor and Risk Management

• Experience in managing supplier performance, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with contracts and regulations.

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Job Purpose

• The Regulatory Compliance Specialist develops, implements and oversees the regulatory compliance strategies of the bank. Assists in the establishment of an effective compliance function, framework and core processes for the bank.

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

• Provide Compliance advice and guidance to business and key stakeholders
• Initiates and assists in the development of key compliance policies and standard operating procedures
• Ensures that these policies and procedures are consistent with the approvals of various boards
• Identifies and assists with training and educational needs regarding compliance practices and make recommendations and develop training content
• Ensures compliance with industry regulatory standards
• Implements core Compliance principles, frameworks, processes, systems and platforms
• Implements Compliance Risk Management Framework, reviews Regulatory Universe and implementation of the Compliance Risk Management Plans and control gap analysis.
• Compiles and assists with compliance reports for Management and relevant Bank committees.
• Assists with Regulator and Audit reviews and oversee compliance actions.
• Assist with Regulatory Change and commentary processes in Discovery Bank.
• Register and maintain breaches and incidents.

Skills

Required:

• Have an understanding of and an ability to implement Compliance governance
• Have an understanding of the legislative and regulatory requirements impacting the South African Banking Sector
• Have detailed knowledge of the legislative and regulatory environment and reporting requirements imposed by South African Regulators (SARB, FSCA and NCR) specifically, but not limited to, the Banks Act, FAIS, NCA, CPA and Conduct Standards for Banks.

Preferred:

• Microsoft word, excel and power point.

Qualifications

Required:

• A Legal degree, a Bachelors degree and or a compliance qualification
• Have an understanding of the core principles of an effective Compliance function.

Work Experience

Required:

• At least 5 years Compliance experience in the financial services industry.

Preferred:

• Retail Banking experience advantageous

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About the role

• The successful candidate will be required to assist in meeting the tax compliance and reporting requirements for various companies within the group

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

• Resolve tax administration matters for the SA group
• Assist in the provision of advice regarding indirect tax matters (primarily VAT and PAYE) to the SA Group
• Assist in the review of VAT packs for the SA Group.
• Analyzing financial data, preparing informational reports, schedules and dashboards.
• Researching the tax consequences of business transactions to ensure compliance with the Income Tax Act, VAT Act and Tax Administration Act.
• Liase with business in terms of their tax related queries in order to address them as required.
• Assist in drafting responses to SARS, maintain a healthy relationship with them by responding to queries efficiently.
• Preparing of provisional, final income and deferred tax computations of various companies within the group.
• Accounting and reporting on taxes in terms of IFRS, preparing and recording of group wide tax accounting entries, preparing reconciliations of various tax accounts.
• Preparing and submission of various tax returns and resolving any related tax queries.
• Performing ad-hoc tasks and projects to support the Group Tax team as required.

Education and Experience

• Bcomm (Accounting)
• Post graduate studies in taxation beneficial
• Excellent Excel knowledge
• Knowledge, understanding and application of South African tax legislation
• Knowledge and understanding of IFRS
• 3-4 years’ experience in a tax department within a consulting firm or corporate, advantageous

Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical, interpretation and problem solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication skills (Verbal and Written)
• Ability to cope with pressure and deadlines in a fast moving environment
• Ability to work in a team or alone
• Display tenacity by managing deadlines and stimulated by working in a pressurised environment.
• Ability to plan, organize and control own work effort
• Clear and concise organization and presentation of work
• Be willing to learn and take on new projects with direction from another member of the team
   

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Role Description

• The Specialist Sales Consultant plays a critical role in delivering exceptional client service within a highly specialized financial services environment. This individual is responsible for managing will amendments, servicing the Discovery Estate Preserver, and providing clients with sound, compliant financial advice tailored to their unique needs. The role also requires conducting client appointments, when necessary, particularly in the event of team member absences, to ensure seamless client experience and service continuity

Key Outputs / Job Responsibilities

Client Consultation & Advice

• Provide professional, accurate, and compliant advice on wills, estate planning and the Discovery Estate Preserver
• Assess client needs and recommend suitable solutions aligned with financial objectives and regulatory standards.

Will Amendments & Documentation

• Process and manage will amendments with accuracy and efficiency.
• Ensure all documentation complies with legal and regulatory requirements.

Servicing the Discovery Estate Preserver (DEP)

• Assist clients with DEP queries, updates, and servicing requests.
• Educate clients on the benefits, limitations, and structure of their plans.

Appointment Management

• Conduct client appointments as required, stepping in during team absences to maintain high service levels.
• Represent the team professionally and ensure continuity of service delivery.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Adhere to financial services regulations, company policies, and industry best practices.
• Maintain accurate client records and uphold data confidentiality at all times.

Collaboration & Support

• Work closely with the broader sales team to achieve departmental targets.
• Share expertise and provide support to colleagues when needed.

 Job / Role Requirements

Work Experience

Required

• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in financial planning
• Proven track record in client advisory and service delivery

Preferred (would be advantageous)

• Sound knowledge of Insurance (short-term, health, risk) and investment products
• Financial Services sales experience
• Broker consulting experience in an insurance company

Education / Qualifications / Accreditations with Professional Body

Education / Qualifications Required

• MATRIC,
• NQF 5 in Wealth Management
• RE 5

Preferred (would be advantageous)

• Degree in Finance / Financial Planning

Technical Skills or Knowledge

• Proficient in English
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Client relationship management
• Ability to deliver sound, compliant financial advice
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to manage client queries effectively
• Sound knowledge of MS Office programs including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Team
• High attention to detail and strong administrative skills
• Flexible and adaptable to step in for team members when required

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Key Purpose

• To provide high-level administrative support including contracts administration and executive professional assistant duties.

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

• To provide administrative and organisational support to the Head: Legal and Ethics and Chief Medical Officer. This will include assisting with document control and management and assisting with internal and external enquiries/requests for documentation.
• To serve as the secretariat for the Dispute Committee.
• To manage the entirety of the contract management process for the Scheme.
• To act as a gatekeeper of Executives’ time by effectively coordinating and organising meetings, including notification to prospective attendees, set-up pre- and post-meeting correspondence, meeting minutes and records, and any required follow-up needed thus ensuring the Executive remains sufficiently accessible, while keeping him/her on track with the daily objectives.
• To effectively monitor work to ensure compliance with established methods, guidelines, standards and procedures by organising and storing both electronic and hard-copy information and records. and implement record retention policies and procedure thus ensuring the effective management of a knowledge database.
• To manage and coordinate travel, function, event and related administration for Executives in line with the procurement policy and procedures.
• To develop and care for relationships with the relevant key Scheme's stakeholders, including its outsourced partner, in consideration of the role played by such stakeholders in a highly complex environment and to always uphold the Scheme’s Values and their associated behaviours.
• To render support to any other Executive of the Scheme as and when required

Personal Attributes and Skills

• Knowledge of modern methods of office administration.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and business communication skills, knowledge of business correspondence formatting as well as knowledge of proper English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Professionalism in providing stakeholder and personal services. This includes stakeholder needs assessment and meeting quality standards for services.
• Experience in coordination of people and resources.
• Working knowledge and understanding of tools, concepts, methodologies and processes of quality assurance.
• Knowledge of identification, administrative and management of risk processes
• Knowledge and understanding of the Executives’ responsibilities to support and ensure that they are met.

Education and Experience

Essential:

• Grade 12
• Meaningful experience as a legal secretary / paralegal
• 5 years' of progressively responsible secretarial and administrative work
• 5 years' providing support to senior and/or executive level management
• Experience in contract management administration

Advantageous:

• Exposure to project management and/or administration

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About the role

• We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Data Analyst with a strong technical foundation in data pipeline development and Power BI reporting to join our Data and Analytics team. The successful candidate will support Discovery People and Corporate Shared Services teams by delivering data-driven insights, reports, and dashboards to inform strategic decisions related to workforce planning, employee engagement, space utilisation, and operational efficiency.
• This role will partner with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver actionable insights, scalable reporting solutions, and robust data models that power decision-making across the organization.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on high-impact projects influencing workplace and people strategies.
• Learning and development support to grow your analytics skills.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

• Work with Discovery People and Corporate Shared Services teams to understand reporting needs and deliver accurate, timely, and relevant data analyses.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports using Power BI, Excel, and SQL.
• Design, develop, and maintain end-to-end data pipelines for transforming raw data into clean, analysis-ready datasets.
• Build and optimize Power BI dashboards and reports, including advanced DAX measures and semantic models.
• Collaborate with data engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders to define data requirements, KPIs, and success metrics.
• Lead initiatives to standardize and automate data ingestion, transformation, and reporting workflows.
• Develop and maintain documentation for data models, pipelines, and reporting standards.
• Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and security across all analytics assets.
• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement within the analytics function.
• Performing requirements and root cause analysis and ensuring solutions meet business needs and requirements.
• Effectively communicating insights and plans to cross-functional team members and management.

Competencies

Proficiency in:

• SQL (complex queries, CTE’s, data aggregation, performance tuning)
• Power BI (building dashboards, using DAX, data modelling)
• Data pipeline tools such as SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail and documentation
• Strong understanding of data warehousing concepts and dimensional modelling
• Experience working with large and complex datasets across multiple systems
• Strategic thinking with the ability to translate business questions into analytical solutions.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities.

Education and Experience

• Matric (Essential)
• Bachelor’s degree in statistics, mathematics, information technology, actuarial science etc.
• 5+ years of experience in a data analyst or analytics engineering role.
• Experience working with sensitive or confidential data and maintaining data privacy standards.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and deliver analytics projects independently.

Preferred

• Experience with cloud data platforms such as Azure, Fabric
• Familiarity with Python, R, or scripting for automation and analysis.
• Exposure to HR, Finance, Operations, or Facilities Management data (domain-specific knowledge is a plus).
• Experience with version control (e.g., Git) and collaborative development practices
   

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Job Description

• The Discovery Integration Team Leader is responsible for leading and managing a high-performing team of Discovery Integration Specialists and Lead Generation Agents. This role ensures the achievement of sales, penetration, and lead generation targets while maintaining exceptional client experience and compliance standards.

The Discovery Integration Team Leader will:

• Drive performance through effective coaching, mentoring, and motivation.
• Oversee daily operations, including pipeline management, lead allocation, and campaign execution.
• Monitor and report on key performance metrics for both Integration Specialists and Lead Gen Agents.
• Ensure adherence to compliance, quality, and service standards.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to optimize processes and improve conversion rates.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and client-centricity.
• This role requires a leader who can create clarity and consistency within the sales team to deliver exceptional results. The ideal candidate will lead with conviction and passion, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and high performance. They must be able to inspire, coach, and develop their team while driving operational excellence and ensuring every client interaction reflects Discovery’s core purpose of making people healthier and enhancing their lives.

Key Outputs

The successful individual will be required to perform on, but not limited to, the following key outputs:

• Achieve team sales and lead generation targets.
• Manage and optimize lead flow between Lead Gen Agents and Integration Specialists.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and implement development plans.
• Ensure accurate reporting and data integrity across systems.
• Drive engagement and morale within the team.
• Identify training needs and facilitate skills development.
• Handle escalated client queries and resolve issues promptly.

Personal attributes and skills

The successful individual will be required to demonstrate the following competencies:

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to inspire and motivate a sales team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical and data-driven decision-making ability.
• Resilient, adaptable, and solutions oriented.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Qualification & Experience

• Matric (essential).
• NQF Level 5 qualification.
• RE5 as a minimum, RE1 advantageous.
• Minimum 3–5 years sales experience, with at least 2 years in a management or leadership role.
• Must have experience in banking, insurance, or outbound telesales environments.
• Discovery product knowledge advantageous (Life, Health, Insure, Bank, Vitality).
• PC literacy (MS Office proficiency).

Beneficial:

• Tertiary qualification, particularly in business, finance, or management.
• An understanding of financial planning principles and multi-product integration strategies.
• Strong business management acumen, including strategic planning, resource allocation, and performance optimization.
• Experience in data-driven decision-making and leveraging analytics to improve sales performance.
• Exposure to digital sales platforms and virtual engagement tools.
• Proven ability to lead change initiatives and drive adoption of new processes or technologies.
• Familiarity with compliance and regulatory frameworks within financial services.
• Coaching and talent development experience, with a track record of building high-performing teams.

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Job Description

• The Discovery Integration Specialist plays a critical role in deepening relationships with existing Discovery clients by increasing product and benefit penetration across the Discovery ecosystem. This role focuses on cross-selling and up-selling Discovery products through a non-advised model, leveraging opportunities generated by Lead Generation Agents and targeted campaigns.

Integration Specialists will:

• Engage with clients via appointments, hot transfers, and structured opportunities provided by the lead generation team.
• Independently execute specific and targeted campaigns to drive product adoption.
• Conduct ad hoc and annual client reviews to identify gaps and recommend solutions that enhance client value.
• Manage their own pipeline and diary to ensure optimal conversion and client experience.
• The role requires a consultative approach, strong product knowledge, and the ability to deliver exceptional client engagement virtually and telephonically.

Key Outputs

The successful individual will be required to perform on, but not limited to, the following key outputs:

• Achieving sales and penetration targets across Discovery’s product suite through proactive engagement and structured campaigns.
• Convert hot transfers and scheduled appointments into successful multi-product sales.
• Conduct annual and ad hoc reviews to identify opportunities for additional products and benefits.
• Maintain a professional and client-centric approach to selling, ensuring superior service delivery.
• Communicate effectively via telephone, email, and video calls.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and internal requirements.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams to ensure seamless client experiences.
• Stay up to date with Discovery’s product offerings and industry developments.

Personal attributes and skills

The successful individual will be required to demonstrate the following competencies:

• Self-motivated and goal oriented.
• Strong ability to influence and persuade.
• Resilient and adaptable to change.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Tech-savvy and comfortable with virtual engagement tools.

Qualification & Experience

• Matric (essential).
• Minimum 2 years’ sales experience (financial services preferred).
• Proven experience in client management, cross-selling or multi-product sales.
• Discovery product knowledge advantageous (Life, Health, Insure, Bank, Vitality).
• PC literacy (MS Office proficiency).
• NQF5 and RE5 qualifications are advantageous but not essential.
• Classes of Business qualifications are advantageous but not essential.

Beneficial:

• Tertiary qualification, particularly in business or finance.
• Experience in telephonic sales or virtual sales environments.
• Understanding financial planning principles.