Our client with a national footprint within the financial sector seeks the duties of a highly skilled Wealth Manager.
Key Responsibilities
Client Relationship Management
- Build, manage, and retain a portfolio of highvalue clients.
- Conduct indepth financial needs analyses and develop personalised longterm financial plans.
- Provide ongoing advice on investment strategies, retirement planning, estate planning, and risk management.
- Maintain regular communication with clients to review performance, adjust strategies, and ensure alignment with evolving goals.
Financial Planning & Advisory
- Prepare comprehensive financial plans incorporating longterm savings, retirement products, investment vehicles, and riskcover solutions.
- Analyse client portfolios and recommend appropriate longterm investment strategies.
- Ensure all advice is compliant with FAIS, FICA, TCF, and other relevant regulatory frameworks.
- Present complex financial concepts in a clear, clientfriendly manner.
Investment & Portfolio Management
- Monitor market trends, economic indicators, and product developments within the longterm insurance and investment industry.
- Construct and manage diversified portfolios aligned with clients' risk profiles and time horizons.
- Collaborate with internal investment specialists to optimise portfolio performance.
- Prepare performance reports and conduct periodic portfolio reviews.
Business Development
- Identify new business opportunities within existing and prospective client networks.
- Participate in marketing initiatives, client events, and referral programmes.
- Contribute to the growth of the wealthmanagement division through proactive client acquisition and retention strategies.
Compliance & Administration
- Maintain accurate and uptodate client records, advice files, and compliance documentation.
- Ensure all transactions, recommendations, and disclosures meet regulatory and internal governance standards.
- Support audit processes and internal compliance reviews.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Investment Management, Economics, or related field.
- Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) designation or progress toward it is highly advantageous.
- Minimum 5-8 years' experience in wealth management, financial planning, or longterm insurance advisory.
- FAIS accreditation (RE5/RE1) and relevant product licences required.
- Strong understanding of longterm investment products, retirement funds, annuities, and riskcover solutions.
- Proven track record of managing and growing a client portfolio.
Key Competencies
- Strong analytical and financialmodelling skills.
- Excellent communication and relationshipbuilding abilities.
- High ethical standards and commitment to clientcentric advice.
- Strategic thinking with a longterm planning mindset.
- Ability to simplify complex financial concepts for clients.
- Strong businessdevelopment and networking capabilities.