Job Vacancies at Metropolitan

Requirements

• Matric/ N4 Equivalent Qualification.
• FAIS requirements based on DOFA date
• Relevant regulatory examinations if you are already working in the financial services industry.
• 5 years’ experience for individuals with matric
• 1-2 years’ experience for individuals with undergraduate degree (preferred)
• Strong computer literacy skills
• Fluency in English

Duties & Responsibilities

• Engage with prospect clients to understand their financial needs.
• Sell products that align with the clients’ financial requirements.
• Accurately record client information and sales details
• Achieve targets related to production, quality and conversion.
• Comply with legislative regulations and adhere to all compliance requirements.

Competencies

• Verbally fluent
• Numerical reasoning ability
• Be able to plan and manage their time.
• Self-reliant
• Be resilient (drive, determination, risk tolerance, bounce back after setbacks)
• Manage relationships well.
• Demonstrate sales behaviors (deal with difficult clients, competitive, achieving, persistent).
• Be entrepreneurial (set ambitious, targets, self-reliant, financial prosperity in high-risk environment, autonomy)

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Requirements

Qualifications

• Matric or equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification
• FAIS Representative Regulatory Exam Level 5 passed
• 120 credit FAIS recognised qualification

Experience

• 3-5 years’ working experience in the insurance industry environment
• A Minimum of 2 years managerial experience in overseeing the rendering of financial advice to fulfil the duties of a compliant key individual and be registered with the FSP
• FAIS Tier 1 & 2 financial products (Long term insurance products, Pension benefit products and Collective investment scheme products)
• Class of Business 3 and 7 (Preferable)

Skills and Knowledge

• Relationship building
• Networking
• Good communication
• Computer Literacy  
• Financial services industry (relevant legislation, product and process knowledge, Class of Business knowledge
• People Management

Other requirements

• Driver’s license and own vehicle

Duties & Responsibilities

INTERNAL PROCESS

• Managing a team of Financial Advisors
• Develop plans to achieve sales targets in line with client centric practices.
• Manage the adherence to operational processes, policies, and legislative requirements.
• Develop action plans and initiatives to drive sales, motivate team and improve performance.
• Communicate and implement approved team targets within area of responsibility.
• Implement action plans to achieve sales targets and business goals.
• Effectively manage all day-to-day team activities and escalations.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance and Performance Coaches to guide and coach team to increase productivity, compliance, and quality of calls.
• Regularly assess team members’ performance against targets and implement actions to increase performance.
• Assess service delivery based on engagements with business stakeholders and relevant analytics and implement plans for improvement.
• Maintain effective and efficient record keeping on the relevant system.
• Conduct regular engagement with team members to cascade information and team objectives.
• Cultivate and manage working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Analyse, identify trends and report on team performance and productivity.
• Implement effective staffing and scheduling models for guaranteed coverage at the lowest possible costs.
• Implement measures to address non-performance within the team.
• Identify operational efficiencies and make recommendations for improvement.

CLIENT

• Drive client service delivery goal achievement in line with predefined standards to ensure that clients receive appropriate advice and after sales service.
• Manage client query processes and ensure that queries are tracked, accurately resolved, and used as a mechanism to improve client service and business processes.
• Provide regular reports on delivery of services.
• Provide authoritative, expertise and advice to clients and stakeholders.
• Make recommendations to improve client service and fair treatment of clients within area of responsibility.
• Participate and contribute to a culture which builds rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback and provide exceptional client service.

PEOPLE

• Create a positive work climate and culture to energise employees, give meaning to work, minimise work disruption and maximise employee productivity.
• Demonstrate exemplary leadership behaviour, through personal involvement, commitment, and dedication in support of organisational values.
• Select and recruit suitably qualified talent in line with Employment Equity principles and Momentum Metropolitan values.
• Drive a culture that guides and directs best practice, fostering an environment of continuous learning, improvement, and cohesiveness.
• Enable a learning and growth culture whereby information regarding successes, issues, trends, and ideas are actively shared between team members.
• Support effective workforce planning practices to ensure that staffing requirements are accurately forecasted.
• Identify employee growth and development needs and schedule interventions to enable ongoing development, training, and personal growth.
• Effectively manage performance within the team in order to ensure business objectives are achieved. Encourage innovation, change agility and collaboration within the team.

FINANCE

• Give input into the budget for area and implementation of financial regulations.
• Implement and provide feedback on the effectiveness of financial policy, practice and procedures preventing illegal, unethical or improper conduct.
• Implement risk management, governance, and compliance policies in own practice area, to identify and manage governance and risk exposure liability.
• Investigate reported wilful acts of non-compliance to organisation policy and practice and report on findings.

Competencies

• Business Acumen
• Client/ Stakeholder Commitment
• Drive for Results
• Leads Change and Innovation
• Motivating and Inspiring Team
• Impact and Influence
• Collaboration
• Self-Awareness and Insight

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Requirements

Qualifications

• Matric or equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification
• FAIS Representative Regulatory Exam Level 5 passed
• 120 credit FAIS recognised qualification

Experience

• 3-5 years’ working experience in the insurance industry environment
• A Minimum of 2 years managerial experience in overseeing the rendering of financial advice to fulfil the duties of a compliant key individual and be registered with the FSP
• FAIS Tier 1 & 2 financial products (Long term insurance products, Pension benefit products and Collective investment scheme products)
• Class of Business 3 and 7 (Preferable)

Skills and Knowledge

• Relationship building
• Networking
• Good communication
• Computer Literacy  
• Financial services industry (relevant legislation, product and process knowledge, Class of Business knowledge
• People Management

Other requirements

• Driver’s license and own vehicle

Duties & Responsibilities

INTERNAL PROCESS

• Managing a team of Financial Advisors
• Develop plans to achieve sales targets in line with client centric practices.
• Manage the adherence to operational processes, policies, and legislative requirements.
• Develop action plans and initiatives to drive sales, motivate team and improve performance.
• Communicate and implement approved team targets within area of responsibility.
• Implement action plans to achieve sales targets and business goals.
• Effectively manage all day-to-day team activities and escalations.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance and Performance Coaches to guide and coach team to increase productivity, compliance, and quality of calls.
• Regularly assess team members’ performance against targets and implement actions to increase performance.
• Assess service delivery based on engagements with business stakeholders and relevant analytics and implement plans for improvement.
• Maintain effective and efficient record keeping on the relevant system.
• Conduct regular engagement with team members to cascade information and team objectives.
• Cultivate and manage working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Analyse, identify trends and report on team performance and productivity.
• Implement effective staffing and scheduling models for guaranteed coverage at the lowest possible costs.
• Implement measures to address non-performance within the team.
• Identify operational efficiencies and make recommendations for improvement.

CLIENT

• Drive client service delivery goal achievement in line with predefined standards to ensure that clients receive appropriate advice and after sales service.
• Manage client query processes and ensure that queries are tracked, accurately resolved, and used as a mechanism to improve client service and business processes.
• Provide regular reports on delivery of services.
• Provide authoritative, expertise and advice to clients and stakeholders.
• Make recommendations to improve client service and fair treatment of clients within area of responsibility.
• Participate and contribute to a culture which builds rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback and provide exceptional client service.

PEOPLE

• Create a positive work climate and culture to energise employees, give meaning to work, minimise work disruption and maximise employee productivity.
• Demonstrate exemplary leadership behaviour, through personal involvement, commitment, and dedication in support of organisational values.
• Select and recruit suitably qualified talent in line with Employment Equity principles and Momentum Metropolitan values.
• Drive a culture that guides and directs best practice, fostering an environment of continuous learning, improvement, and cohesiveness.
• Enable a learning and growth culture whereby information regarding successes, issues, trends, and ideas are actively shared between team members.
• Support effective workforce planning practices to ensure that staffing requirements are accurately forecasted.
• Identify employee growth and development needs and schedule interventions to enable ongoing development, training, and personal growth.
• Effectively manage performance within the team in order to ensure business objectives are achieved. Encourage innovation, change agility and collaboration within the team.

FINANCE

• Give input into the budget for area and implementation of financial regulations.
• Implement and provide feedback on the effectiveness of financial policy, practice and procedures preventing illegal, unethical or improper conduct.
• Implement risk management, governance, and compliance policies in own practice area, to identify and manage governance and risk exposure liability.
• Investigate reported wilful acts of non-compliance to organisation policy and practice and report on findings.

Competencies

• Business Acumen
• Client/ Stakeholder Commitment
• Drive for Results
• Leads Change and Innovation
• Motivating and Inspiring Team
• Impact and Influence
• Collaboration
• Self-Awareness and Insight

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Requirements

Formal Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualifcation
• Office administration, secretarial or equivalent qualification

Experience

• 3-4 years' relevant experience (essential)
• Exposure to supporting a manager or team (desirable)
• Exposure to the insurance industry (desirable)

Duties & Responsibilities

INTERNAL PROCESS

• Proactively manage, coordinate and maintain the diary of the line manager.
• Coordinate all aspects of meetings, workshops and functions (venue logistics, catering) according to manager’s requirements, and within budget parameters.
• Administrative support for meetings and workshops (collate, compile and distribute agendas, presentations, minutes within agreed timeframes).
• Manage travel arrangements for manager, according to agreed business process and budget parameters.
• Manage incoming calls and correspondence (paper and electronic), responding independently where possible and in line with authorised judgement.
• Order and control refreshments, office supplies and equipment, ensuring enough stock is always available, in line with budget parameters.
• Ensure files (paper and electronic) are kept in order and easily accessible by manager.
• Prepare and check invoices and arrange for payments to ensure adherence to requirements and Service Level Agreements.
• Ensure office equipment is regularly maintained by relevant service providers.
• Monitor and respond to incoming communication on behalf of line manager, where appropriate, ensuring efficiency and timeous response.
• Escalate faults and other housekeeping issues with the relevant service provider and ensure queries are resolved within agreed Service Level Agreements

CLIENT

• Provide authoritative, expertise and advice to clients and stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and internal and external stakeholders.
• Deliver on service level agreements made with clients and internal and external stakeholders in order to ensure that client expectations are managed.
• Make recommendations to improve client service and fair treatment of clients within area of responsibility.

PEOPLE

• Participate and contribute to a culture which builds rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback and provides exceptional client service.
• Develop and maintain productive and collaborative working relationships with peers and stakeholders.
• Positively influence and participate in change initiatives.
• Continuously develop own expertise in terms of professional, industry and legislation knowledge.
• Contribute to continuous innovation through the development, sharing and implementation of new ideas.
• Take ownership for driving career development.

FINANCE

• Manage and reconcile expenses in line with allocated budget and within defined policy guidelines.
• Contribute to the financial planning process within area.
• Identify opportunities to enhance cost effectiveness and increase operational efficiency.
• Manage financial and other company resources under your control with due respect.
• Provide input into the risk identification processes and communicate recommendations in the appropriate forum. 

Behavioural Competencies 

• Interaction with People 
• Embracing Change
• Checking Things 
• Making Decisions 
• Team Working
• Follow Procedures 
• Showing Compusure
• Meeting Timescales 

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Requirements

Qualifications

• Matric or equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification
• FAIS Representative Regulatory Exam Level 5 passed
• 120 credit FAIS recognised qualification

Experience

• 3-5 years’ working experience in the insurance industry environment
• A Minimum of 2 years managerial experience in overseeing the rendering of financial advice to fulfil the duties of a compliant key individual and be registered with the FSP
• FAIS Tier 1 & 2 financial products (Long term insurance products, Pension benefit products and Collective investment scheme products)
• Class of Business 3 and 7 (Preferable)

Skills and Knowledge

• Relationship building
• Networking
• Good communication
• Computer Literacy  
• Financial services industry (relevant legislation, product and process knowledge, Class of Business knowledge
• People Management

Other requirements

• Driver’s license and own vehicle

Duties & Responsibilities

INTERNAL PROCESS

• Managing a team of Financial Advisors
• Develop plans to achieve sales targets in line with client centric practices.
• Manage the adherence to operational processes, policies, and legislative requirements.
• Develop action plans and initiatives to drive sales, motivate team and improve performance.
• Communicate and implement approved team targets within area of responsibility.
• Implement action plans to achieve sales targets and business goals.
• Effectively manage all day-to-day team activities and escalations.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance and Performance Coaches to guide and coach team to increase productivity, compliance, and quality of calls.
• Regularly assess team members’ performance against targets and implement actions to increase performance.
• Assess service delivery based on engagements with business stakeholders and relevant analytics and implement plans for improvement.
• Maintain effective and efficient record keeping on the relevant system.
• Conduct regular engagement with team members to cascade information and team objectives.
• Cultivate and manage working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Analyse, identify trends and report on team performance and productivity.
• Implement effective staffing and scheduling models for guaranteed coverage at the lowest possible costs.
• Implement measures to address non-performance within the team.
• Identify operational efficiencies and make recommendations for improvement.

CLIENT

• Drive client service delivery goal achievement in line with predefined standards to ensure that clients receive appropriate advice and after sales service.
• Manage client query processes and ensure that queries are tracked, accurately resolved, and used as a mechanism to improve client service and business processes.
• Provide regular reports on delivery of services.
• Provide authoritative, expertise and advice to clients and stakeholders.
• Make recommendations to improve client service and fair treatment of clients within area of responsibility.
• Participate and contribute to a culture which builds rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback and provide exceptional client service.

PEOPLE

• Create a positive work climate and culture to energise employees, give meaning to work, minimise work disruption and maximise employee productivity.
• Demonstrate exemplary leadership behaviour, through personal involvement, commitment, and dedication in support of organisational values.
• Select and recruit suitably qualified talent in line with Employment Equity principles and Momentum Metropolitan values.
• Drive a culture that guides and directs best practice, fostering an environment of continuous learning, improvement, and cohesiveness.
• Enable a learning and growth culture whereby information regarding successes, issues, trends, and ideas are actively shared between team members.
• Support effective workforce planning practices to ensure that staffing requirements are accurately forecasted.
• Identify employee growth and development needs and schedule interventions to enable ongoing development, training, and personal growth.
• Effectively manage performance within the team in order to ensure business objectives are achieved. Encourage innovation, change agility and collaboration within the team.

FINANCE

• Give input into the budget for area and implementation of financial regulations.
• Implement and provide feedback on the effectiveness of financial policy, practice and procedures preventing illegal, unethical or improper conduct.
• Implement risk management, governance, and compliance policies in own practice area, to identify and manage governance and risk exposure liability.
• Investigate reported wilful acts of non-compliance to organisation policy and practice and report on findings.

Competencies

• Business Acumen
• Client/ Stakeholder Commitment
• Drive for Results
• Leads Change and Innovation
• Motivating and Inspiring Team
• Impact and Influence
• Collaboration
• Self-Awareness and Insight