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Role Purpose    

• To enhance the lifetime financial wellness of people, their families and their communities through empowerment and education. Attract, acquire and retain clients by selling company products to generate new business and to provide after sales service to clients to ensure client retention, increase market share and contribute to the overall business objectives and its long-term viability.

Requirements    

• Matric or equivalent NQF 4 qualification 2 years’ experience in a sales and/or customer service role 2 years’ experience in the insurance and/or financial services industry rendering financial advice (advantageous) Compliance with FAIS Fit and Proper requirements Finance or Business related tertiary qualification (desirable) Driver’s license and own transport (desirable)

Duties & Responsibilities    
INTERNAL PROCESS

• Engage with prospective clients in order to highlight the features and benefits of various products based on their financial wellness needs in order to support and guide their decision-making process.
• Sell products in line with client’s financial needs by conducting affordability analysis in order to achieve clients’ financial goals.
• Calculated and advise on tax and legal implications of products and or changes.
• Accurately capture client information, relevant actions and sales on the systems.
• Accurately complete all administrative and reporting requirements within agreed timeframes.
• Achieve set targets on production, quality and conversion.
• Adhere to compliance requirements in the sales process in line with legislative requirements.
• Provide financial advice in line with the engagement strategy to enhance client’s financial wellness.

CLIENT

• Investigate client queries within the agreed service level and ensure that client receives timeous feedback.
• Escalate client queries to the relevant department or stakeholder.
• Provide accurate information and advice to clients and stakeholders in order to ensure that the client receives the appropriate services.
• Provide regular reports on delivery of services against agreed service level agreements and in terms of overall customer targets. Provide authoritative, expertise and advice to clients and stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and internal and external 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 provides exceptional client service.
• Proactively build and maintain client relationships by presenting our innovative and trustworthy product offerings through professional and credible Financial Advisory services.

PEOPLE

• 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

• Identify solutions 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.

Competencies    

• Examining Information: Analyses and process information; ask probing questions and strive to find solutions to problems.
• Interacting with People: Project enthusiasm and focus on building strong relationships and networks.
• Convincing People: Comfortable having to persuade others; shape opinions by being outspoken and seek to negotiate with others.
• Articulating Information: Be eloquent and explain concepts well and project social confidence when articulating information.
• Thinking Positively: Optimistic and positive; recover easily from setbacks and obstructions.
• Meeting Timescales: Strong focus on meeting target and deadlines

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Role Purpose    

• Attract, acquire and retain clients by selling company products to generate new business and to provide after sales service to clients to ensure client retention, increase market share and contribute to the overall business objectives and its long-term viability.

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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Role Purpose    

• Attract, acquire and retain clients by selling company products to generate new business and to provide after sales service to clients to ensure client retention, increase market share and contribute to the overall business objectives and its long-term viability.

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)

go to method of application »

Role Purpose    

• To enhance the lifetime financial wellness of people, their families and their communities through empowerment and education. Attract, acquire and retain clients by selling company products to generate new business and to provide after sales service to clients to ensure client retention, increase market share and contribute to the overall business objectives and its long-term viability.

Requirements    

• Matric or equivalent NQF 4 qualification
• 2 years’ experience in a sales and/or customer service role
• 2 years’ experience in the insurance and/or financial services industry rendering financial advice (advantageous)
• Compliance with FAIS Fit and Proper requirements
• Finance or Business related tertiary qualification (desirable)
• Driver’s license and own transport (desirable)

Duties & Responsibilities    

INTERNAL PROCESS

• Engage with prospective clients in order to highlight the features and benefits of various products based on their financial wellness needs in order to support and guide their decision-making process.
• Sell products in line with client’s financial needs by conducting affordability analysis in order to achieve clients’ financial goals.
• Calculated and advise on tax and legal implications of products and or changes.
• Accurately capture client information, relevant actions and sales on the systems.
• Accurately complete all administrative and reporting requirements within agreed timeframes.
• Achieve set targets on production, quality and conversion.
• Adhere to compliance requirements in the sales process in line with legislative requirements.
• Provide financial advice in line with the engagement strategy to enhance client’s financial wellness.

CLIENT

• Investigate client queries within the agreed service level and ensure that client receives timeous feedback.
• Escalate client queries to the relevant department or stakeholder.
• Provide accurate information and advice to clients and stakeholders in order to ensure that the client receives the appropriate services.
• Provide regular reports on delivery of services against agreed service level agreements and in terms of overall customer targets. Provide authoritative, expertise and advice to clients and stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and internal and external 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 provides exceptional client service.
• Proactively build and maintain client relationships by presenting our innovative and trustworthy product offerings through professional and credible Financial Advisory services.

PEOPLE

• 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

• Identify solutions 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.

Competencies    

• Examining Information: Analyses and process information; ask probing questions and strive to find solutions to problems.
• Interacting with People: Project enthusiasm and focus on building strong relationships and networks.
• Convincing People: Comfortable having to persuade others; shape opinions by being outspoken and seek to negotiate with others.
• Articulating Information: Be eloquent and explain concepts well and project social confidence when articulating information.
• Thinking Positively: Optimistic and positive; recover easily from setbacks and obstructions.
• Meeting Timescales: Strong focus on meeting target and deadlines

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Role Purpose    

• Manage and motivate the team in order to deliver an excellent client experience and support the achievement of sales targets, Manage the activities of advisors through effective people and branch management in order to foster client centricity, increased productivity and enable operational sales excellence.

Requirements    
Qualifications:

• Matric or equivalent NQF Level 5 qualification
• RE5
• FAIS Representative legislative qualification
• Class of Business 3 and 7 (preferable)

Experience

• 3-5 years of working experience in the financial services industry
• A minimum of 2 years of managerial experience overseeing the rendering of financial advice
• Experience in FAIS Tier 1 Long Term Insurance and Pension Benefit products
• A valid driver's license and access to your own vehicle
• Computer literacy

Duties & Responsibilities

• Leading and managing a team of Financial Advisers
• Developing action plans to drive sales and enhance performance.
• Ensuring compliance with operational processes and legislative requirements
• Cultivating a branch culture to energise employees and maximise productivity.
• Recruiting and selecting high performing Financial Advisers to join your team.

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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Role Purpose    

• Manage and motivate the team in order to deliver an excellent client experience and support the achievement of sales targets, Manage the activities of advisors through effective people and branch management in order to foster client centricity, increased productivity and enable operational sales excellence.

Requirements    

• 3-5 years of working experience in the financial services industry
• A minimum of 2 years of managerial experience overseeing the rendering of financial advice
• Experience in FAIS Tier 1 Long Term Insurance and Pension Benefit products
• A valid driver's license and access to your own vehicle
• Computer literacy

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Leading and managing a team of Financial Advisers
• Developing action plans to drive sales and enhance performance.
• Ensuring compliance with operational processes and legislative requirements
• Cultivating a branch culture to energise employees and maximise productivity.
• Recruiting and selecting high performing Financial Advisers to join your team.

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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Role Purpose    

• To continuously enhance the lifetime financial wellness of people, their families and their communities through empowerment and education, by selling financial solutions to them which will enhance their financial wellbeing whilst putting them at ease with regards to the future of their families.

Requirements    

• Matric (Grade 12) certificate.
• Post matric qualification equivalent to NQF5 (FSCA Recognized).
• At least one year Sales and/or Call Centre working experience (essential).
• Cold calling experience.
• Regulatory examination (RE) 5 (desirable).
• FAIS Compliance Requirements

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Proactively strive to achieve personal financial targets through effective planning, time management, diligence and appropriate stress management.
• Present information-sharing sessions on financial planning topics to engage new business and enhance the knowledge of potential clients.
• Analyse situations carefully, understand the complexity and consequences before quickly taking action through clear, well thought out decisions.
• Accurately identify problems and proactively solve them.
• Identify entrepreneurial opportunities in every interaction and remain passionate, resilient, focused and organized.
• Timeously complete all administrative and reporting duties related to the role.
• Proactively build and maintain client relationships by presenting our innovative and trustworthy product offerings through professional and credible Financial Advisory services.
• Support and guide clients through the decision-making process by displaying exceptional product knowledge and customer centricity.
• Regularly review client accounts to determine whether life changes, economic changes, or financial performance indicate a need for plan reassessment.
• Build sound relationships with others through honesty, trust and respect.
• Ensure technical product and legislative knowledge is always current in order to propose the most relevant and innovative client solutions and comply with governance requirements.
• Be self-confident, self-motivated entrepreneurs and relentlessly pursue targets and goals.
• Effectively manage time and ensure optimal productivity.
• Research and monitor financial market trends to ensure that plans are relevant, effective and to identify any necessary updates.
• Prepare, interpret and present client financial performance and other relevant information so enhance client understanding and facilitate decision-making.
• Conduct client financial needs analysis in order to develop and implement a customized financial plan to achieve clients' financial goals.

Competencies    

• Articulating Information 
• Seizing Opportunities
• Establishing Rapport
• Meeting Timescales
• Convincing People
• Upholding Standards
• Following Procedures
• Understanding People

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Role Purpose    

• Utilise Actuarial skills to assist the business to develop and maintain investment & saving solutions that meet the needs of Metropolitan clients.

Requirements    

• Degree in Actuarial Science
• Honours Degree in Actuarial Science (preferred)
• Completed all Foundation and Intermediate Technical exams - ASSA A100 and A200 series exams (previously known as CT’S)
• Minimum 2 years actuarial experience
• Exposure to Financial Services industry
• Experience with Actuarial software (preferred)
• Long-term insurance product pricing and modelling experience (preferred)

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Develop and maintain investment & saving solutions (endowments, tax-free, money-market, retirement annuities, life annuities etc.) for individual clients.
• Conduct business viability studies and solution designs.
• Analyse and research opportunities in the market in order to develop new products or streamline existing product offerings.
• Collaborate and build relationships.
• Conduct behavioral and predictive modelling in support of client engagement and retention strategies.
• Perform financial modelling and assess the financial impact of solutions.
• Maintain financial model, including projection of income and expenses, of business across all segments.
• Set key assumptions and measure the appropriateness of these assumptions over time.
• Ensure the viability of solutions by pricing new solutions and reviewing rates of existing solutions.
• Interact and collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to identify data sources.
• Gather data and information from various sources, analyse results and interpret patterns and trends.
• Once data has been gathered and interpreted, report back what has been found in an easily accessible and accurate manner, which supports consistent and informed operational, tactical and strategic business decisions.
• Be pro-active in identifying opportunities as well as making analytical observations on any aspect that would be beneficial to business.

Competencies    

• Passion to make a difference in the lives of people in the low to middle income markets.
• Extracting insights from data analysis.
• Can work accurately and with attention to detail.
• Be versatile and open to learning opportunities.
• Be willing to share learnings and experience with peers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Naturally inquisitive mind-set, with a strong innovative tendency.
• Team player and ability to work with a diverse group of people.
• Business acumen
• Can take accountability and see projects through

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Role Purpose    

• Manage and motivate a team of Financial Advisors to deliver an excellent client experience and support the achievement of Metropolitan Channel sales targets.

Requirements    
Qualifications:

• Matric or equivalent NQF Level 5 qualification
• RE5
• FAIS Representative legislative qualification
• Class of Business 3 and 7 (preferable)

Experience

• 3-5 years of working experience in the financial services industry
• A minimum of 2 years of managerial experience overseeing the rendering of financial advice
• Experience in FAIS Tier 1 Long Term Insurance and Pension Benefit products
• A valid driver's license and access to your own vehicle
• Computer literacy

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Leading and managing a team of Financial Advisers
• Developing action plans to drive sales and enhance performance.
• Ensuring compliance with operational processes and legislative requirements
• Cultivating a branch culture to energise employees and maximise productivity.
• Recruiting and selecting high performing Financial Advisers to join your team.

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

go to method of application »

Role Purpose    

• Manage and motivate a team of Financial Advisors to deliver an excellent client experience and support the achievement of Metropolitan Channel sales targets.

Requirements    
Qualifications:

• Matric or equivalent NQF Level 5 qualification
• RE5
• FAIS Representative legislative qualification
• Class of Business 3 and 7 (preferable)

Experience

• 3-5 years of working experience in the financial services industry
• A minimum of 2 years of managerial experience overseeing the rendering of financial advice
• Experience in FAIS Tier 1 Long Term Insurance and Pension Benefit products
• A valid driver's license and access to your own vehicle
• Computer literacy

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Leading and managing a team of Financial Advisers
• Developing action plans to drive sales and enhance performance.
• Ensuring compliance with operational processes and legislative requirements
• Cultivating a branch culture to energise employees and maximise productivity.
• Recruiting and selecting high performing Financial Advisers to join your team.

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