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?
- To grow 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.
- Being a key representative for the retail branch in the industry.
What will make you successful in this role?
Strategy Development and Business Planning:
- Work with Area Manager and translate the Provincial strategy into a retail branch strategy, specifying targets, objectives and metrics.
- Contribute insights to monthly, quarterly and annual business planning for retail branches in the Region / Province.
- Responsible for managing operational costs in line with the allocated budget.
- Develop incentive tactics for the Branch Consultants and drive performance
Retail Branch Sales Delivery
Activations:
- Develop and execute strategies (campaigns / promotions / events / etc.) to entice and draw clients from outside of the branch.
- Plan and represent the branch at various forums / events / community platforms to establish awareness and gain business.
Sales and Operational Effectiveness:
- Communicate the Retail Branch strategy, sales targets and metrics to Branch Consultants. Identify Key Result Areas and work with Branch Consultants to develop and agree collective targets.
- Monitor activities and the achievement of sales targets in the branch. Identify areas of improvement and work with Branch Consultants to address / rectify.
- Work with Business Owners of supporting functions (HR, Technology, etc.), and put the right mechanisms in place (systems, processes, technology) to ensure the branch is able to deliver a service and achieve targets.
- Identify and escalate areas of improvement regarding support systems, processes, and technologies. Where possible, solve problems or propose solutions to prevent issues from reoccurring.
Establish and drive a Service Culture:
- Align processes and procedures in the Bank to allow for a smooth, efficient and optimal client experience.
- Develop, drive and monitor client experience, and client service delivery standards in the branch.
- Manage the daily achievements of and adherence to service delivery SLAs. Identify areas of continuous improvement and take corrective action to address it.
- Ensure all client complaints and queries are handled effectively, within SLA timeframes. Where relevant, respond to escalations and continuously provide feedback to clients regarding outcomes / progress of resolutions.
Compliance, Quality and Risk Management:
- Ensure compliance and quality standards are effectively communicated and adopted across the branch.
- Ensure alignment to the Treating the Customer Fairly (TCF) framework in all business practices and ensure the branch operates within the FSCA regulations.
People Management:
- Work with Human Resources and Talent Acquisition to put the necessary capacity / capability in place to achieve sales targets in the branch.
- Work with HR to establish and maintain good people practices in the branch.
- Responsible for all operational people practices relating to direct reports, in collaboration with the Human Resource Function (talent management, performance management, individual development and growth, resolving grievances, leave allocation, capacity management, etc.).
- Manage and support the accreditation and continuous professional growth of staff functioning in the branch.
Monthly Planning and Reporting
- Responsible for monthly reporting of sales and service activities in the Branch. Analyse data to identify areas of improvement and plan for the next month.
- Conduct monthly and annual planning based on reports
Qualification:
- 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.
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What will you do?
To promote Sanlam Retail Mass (SRM)’s products and increase market share through:
- Providing sound financial advice and a high level of client service in a Branch context.
- Creating opportunities for client optimisation and cross selling of value-added products
What will make you successful in this role?
Sales Delivery:
- Gain and maintain an in-depth understanding of SRM product ranges.
- Gain an understanding of the customer’s needs, financial goals and means, and provide the right product (or selection of products) that will satisfy the goals of the customer in the best and most affordable way possible.
- Continuously update and inform customers of new products, or changes in existing products. Manage, review, and incorporate the implications of product changes on the customer’s portfolio accordingly.
- Validate client details in line with product and regulatory requirements. Submit new business through the right channels.
- Conduct due diligence on clients to identify and flag risks.
- Manage own capacity to ensure daily appointments are being prioritised while allowing time for and capitalising on walk-in / non-appointment clients.
In-branch Client Service and Client Retention:
- Responsible for servicing and managing all client profiles to ensure clients remain on the books.
- Send payment reminders, conduct follow-ups, and remain in contact to address potential queries or to provide support.
- Manage and report on NTUs (clients Not Taken Up) by putting controls in place, and taking corrective actions where required.
- Manage persistency of client payments in favour of both the branch and the client.
- Gain insight into client risk profiles to proactively identify where support will be required.
- Consult with clients on alternative payment arrangements and ensure it gets processed through and noted on the right platforms.
- Responsible for in-branch servicing in line with client experience standards:
- Apply product knowledge to accurately guide clients through policy cancellations and provide alternative options.
- Resolve various types of client queries in the branch as far as possible or escalate queries to the right stakeholders by using the existing escalation framework. Follow up on the status and continuously provide feedback to the client.
Quality, Compliance and Continuous Development:
- Remain up to date with and continuously adhere to compliance and quality standards.
- Keep up to date with own registration, product knowledge and maintenance of own CPD points.
- Identify risks and flag potentially fraudulent activities.
- Keep and store relevant records of advice.
- Log all activities as per regulations and standard operating procedures, and provide data to relevant stakeholders to inform reporting and decision making
Monthly Planning and Reporting:
- Responsible for reporting on activities daily, through using relevant technology platforms.
- Collate data on activities to deliver on weekly and monthly reporting deadlines.
- Perform any ad-hoc requirements as requested by the Retail Branch Manager
Qualification and Experience:
- 1-year experience in a sales or marketing capacity
- Experience within insurance branches an advantage
- Matric (Grade 12)
- RE5 advantageous
- FAIS Compliant (Wealth Management) as per DOFA requirements.
- Class of Business training (to be completed within 12-months of employment
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PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
- To promote Sanlam Retail Mass (SRM)’s products and increase market share through:
- Providing sound financial advice and a high level of client service in a Branch context.
- Creating opportunities for client optimisation and cross selling of value-added services.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Sales delivery
- Gain and maintain an in-depth understanding of SRM product ranges.
- Gain an understanding of the customer’s needs, financial goals and means, and provide the right product
- (or selection of products) that will satisfy the goals of the customer in the best and most affordable way possible.
- Continuously update and inform customers of new products, or changes in existing products. Manage, review, and incorporate the implications of product changes on the customer’s portfolio accordingly.
- Validate client details in line with product and regulatory requirements. Submit new business through the right channels.
- Conduct due diligence on clients to identify and flag risks.
- Manage own capacity to ensure daily appointments are being prioritised while allowing time for and capitalising on walk-in / non-appointment clients.
In-branch client service and client retention
- Responsible for servicing and managing all client profiles to ensure clients remain on the books. Send payment reminders, conduct follow-ups, and remain in contact to address potential queries or to provide support.
- Manage and report on NTUs (clients Not Taken Up) by putting controls in place, and taking corrective actions where required.
- Manage persistency of client payments in favour of both the branch and the client.
- Gain insight into client risk profiles to proactively identify where support will be required.
- Consult with clients on alternative payment arrangements and ensure it gets processed through and noted on the right platforms.
- Responsible for in-branch servicing in line with client experience standards:
- Apply product knowledge to accurately guide clients through policy cancellations and provide alternative options.
- Resolve various types of client queries in the branch as far as possible or escalate queries to the right stakeholders by using the existing escalation framework. Follow up on the status and continuously provide feedback to the client.
Quality, compliance and continuous development
- Remain up to date with and continuously adhere to compliance and quality standards.
- Keep up to date with own registration, product knowledge and maintenance of own CPD points.
- Identify risks and flag potentially fraudulent activities.
- Keep and store relevant records of advice.
- Log all activities as per regulations and standard operating procedures, and provide data to relevant stakeholders to inform reporting and decision making
Monthly planning and reporting
- Responsible for reporting on activities daily, through using relevant technology platforms.
- Collate data on activities to deliver on weekly and monthly reporting deadlines.
- Perform any ad-hoc requirements as requested by the Retail Branch Manager.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Knowledge:
- Client service.
- Sales and cross-selling tactics and strategies (client optimisation).
- Knowledge on the Insurance landscape including regulatory requirements and guidelines for selling and
- providing advice would be ideal.
- Knowledge on insurance products would be advantageous.
Experience:
- One year experience in a sales or marketing capacity
- Experience within insurance branches an advantage
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
- Persistently focused on achieving targets
- Analysing information
- Technologically orientated
- Selling and influencing skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Strong communicator (verbally and in writing)
- Strong customer service orientation
- Organising skills
- Adaptable and open to learning
QUALIFICATIONS
- Matric (Grade 12)
- RE5 a must.
- FAIS Compliant (Wealth Management) as per DOFA requirements.
- Class of Business training (to be completed within 12-months of employment)
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What will you do?
- As an Actuarial Trainee Graduate, you will gain exposure to the inner workings of Sanlam and get to know its products and systems. We will assist in the development of your analytical abilities to further advance your actuarial skills. Your actuarial exam results, combined with your on-job performance, will determine how quickly you progress and are exposed to more advanced areas of Sanlam’s businesses.
Qualification and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Actuarial Science
- Must qualify for exemptions of at least (6) actuarial examinations by the time you graduate
Knowledge and Skills
- Strong computer skills with above-average Microsoft Office skills
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What will you do?
- To provide financial advice along with a financial plan in line with the customer value proposition and treating customers fairly framework.
- To work in allocated key accounts and allocated markets.
- To offer customer service to Sanlam clients.
- To arrange appointments with potential customers within Key Accounts and Allocated Markets.
- To update and inform customers and client public of our new products.
- Develop and maintain an understanding of the range of Sanlam products. Keep up to date with any changes in products or regulations, as well as the impact thereof.
- Ensure Continuous Professional Development (CPD) credits, accreditations and qualifications are up to date to maintain a quality and continuous service offering to customers.
- Participate in knowledge sharing platforms and training opportunities, inside and outside of the organisation, where relevant.
- Responsible for reporting on activities daily, through using relevant technology platforms.
- Collate data on activities to deliver on weekly and monthly reporting deadlines.
- Work with Sales Manager to identify priority areas and to plan monthly activities accordingly
What will make you successful in this role?
QUALIFICATION:
- Matric (grade 12) or NQF level 4
- RE5 an advantage
- Clear Credit and Criminal records
- FAIS Compliance
- At least two years’ work experience within sales or marketing
KNOWLEDGE:
- Sales tactics and approaches
- Client service and engagement
- Relevant Regulatory frameworks, policies, and standards
- Sanlam insurance products (ideal)
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.
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What will you do?
- Review and reconcile the settlement of offshore equity scrip positions held at different custodians.
- Process entries to resolve reconciliation breaks.
- Process cash payments, fees and invoices for payments as required.
- Facilitate transfers between settlement locations, where required.
- Monitor trades to ensure straight through processing settlement into back-office administration system.
- Liaise with counterparty contacts, internal stakeholders and third-party service providers (where necessary) to resolve reconciliation breaks.
- Prepare reporting on offshore cash and scrip reconciliations for management reporting.
- Respond to queries from business regarding cash and scrip reconciliations.
- Communicate reconciliation breaks and issues that may impact trading and client reporting to other operations divisions and business.
- Suggest and implement process enhancements to improve efficiency.
- Participate in improvement initiatives and projects in the team, business unit and companywide as required.
- Update and maintain process documentation (eg. standard operating procedures, checklists) for reconciliation function.
- Assist and train other team members when required.
Qualification and Experience
- Tertiary qualification in Business, Finance or Economics.
- Relevant working experience in a similar role.
Method of Application
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