Business Financial Advisor

Description To provide appropriate risk and investment advice for Clients through virtual channels. Adhering to FAIS Compliance requirements. Adhering to the FirstRand Product Matrix and Advice Philosophy. Achieve previously determined sales targets across the business by identifying opportunities to advise on FirstRand investment and risk products. Build and sustain collaborative working relationships with relevant peers and stakeholders in order to achieve productivity synergies. Identify new business opportunities that impact on the industry and record and forward these leads to the appropriate product house to ensure cross sell opportunities and to strengthen client relationships. Deliver exceptional Financial Advice to FNB Customers that exceeds customers' expectations through proactive, innovative and appropriate solutions. Manage new clients, personal portfolios and identify specific needs and goals in respect of financial advice. Manage existing clients and grow portfolio through making contact with customers, generating leads and managing the growth of active customer account base to increase client base. Achievement of key performance indicators as determined by the business. Maintenance of expert knowledge on all FirstRand products, application procedure, processing and timelines in order to drive and achieve relevant sales targets. Virtually assist clients in formulating proposals by using the correct tools and Advice philosophy. Check all progress on a daily basis to ensure new business applications are closed within appropriate timelines. Ensure adherence to relevant processes and compliance to legislative and audit requirements. Manage high volume and less complex deals. Keep up to date with own area of expertise to develop and maintain own professional knowledge base in order to provide effective support and advice. Requirements: Relevant Degree in Finance, Accounting or Investment Management. RE 5. Certified Financial Planner. In accordance with National Credit Act (NCA) candidates applying for this role will require a credit record check. CFP (Post grad in Financial Planning) All relevant FAIS CAT's (Not under supervision) 3-5 years experience in Commercial/Business Financial Planning FPI member or Professional related body We need a candidate fully bilingual in English/Afrikaans Experience : 3 to 5 years' experience in a similar environment, of which 1 to 2 years ideally at junior (entry level) management level. Experience in sales, investment and risk acumen. Experience within the Financial Services Sector together with the relevant preferred qualification. Person must not be an unrehabilitated insolvent. Experience in Shariah law, products & advice would be a bonus, or beneficial Job Details Application Closing Date 16/06/24 All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group's Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.