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Division / Department: Wealth Management Job Title : Wealth Management Associate (WMA)   Main Purpose of Job The main purpose of this role is to deliver exceptional support to a Wealth Manager, effectively managing deadline-driven tasks, with client-centricity, professionalism, and trust at the core of operations. The WMA should strive to be an administrative partner to the Wealth Manager, by meticulously handling deadlines, paperwork, and operational details to enhance the overall service provided by the Wealth Manager to our clients. The goal is to elevate the client experience through effective communication, proactivity, and dependability, enabling the Wealth Manager to focus on nurturing wealth for our private clients and their families. Direct Reporting Line Wealth Manager, with support from the WMA Team Coordinator Direct / Indirect reports to this position N/A  Required Experience ·    Experience in and solid knowledge and understanding of the financial planning environment, FAIS (CAT II advantageous), and FICA ·    3-5 years working experience in the financial planning environment assisting Wealth Managers and Financial Advisors with administrative tasks or within administration with a focus on high volume tasks and responsibilities Required Education Commerce or financial degree from a reputable tertiary institution (advantageous) Professional registration (if applicable) ·    CFP® designation advantageous ·    RE5 advantageous   Computer Literacy ·    MS Office Suite (including Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Sharepoint) ·    XPlan (advantageous)   Personal profile and competencies ·    Ability to prioritise, organise and plan around large amounts of information and tasks. ·    Ability to execute on a wide variety of tasks with accuracy and within required timeframes. ·    High attention to detail and low tolerance for errors ·    Sound knowledge of and experience in FICA and FAIS ·    Highly numerate ·    Punctual ·    Ability to work very well in a team. ·    Fluent in English (verbal and written) and must be confident in communicating with clients telephonically. ·    Ability to take initiative. ·    Keen interest in Fintech systems ·    Fast learner     Key Result Area:  1. Administrative support to Wealth Manager a.           Prepare and collate new client onboarding documentation. b.           Oversee the management and updating of client CRM profile. c.           Liaise with external and internal providers on client specific queries and implementation of instructions. d.           Resolve and manage admin related queries or issues with clients directly on behalf of the Wealth Manager e.           Manage the process of preparation of client review packs (with assistance from administrative team and Paraplanners where necessary and as per business requirements)   2. Legislative Compliance (FICA and FAIS)   a.           Apply basic knowledge of the FAIS General Code of Conduct in daily work. b.           Draft and/or check Record of Advice and Replacement disclosure forms accurately and correctly to company internal compliance standards. c.           Ensure CDD is done on all clients based on their risk profile according to FICA and company RMCP with guidance from internal compliance   3. Technical Support a.           Ensure a basic level of product knowledge by keeping up to date with products used by service providers. b.           Compile proposal documents based on the Wealth Manager instruction and recommendations. c.           Compile a financial needs analysis and retirement needs analysis based on Wealth Manager recommendations and instructions.  

Kindly submit your CV to Megan@privateclient.co.za

  Alexforbes: Financial Advisor Division / Department: Individual Consulting (Retail) Job Title: Financial Advisor Date: 8 August 2025 Main Purpose of Job: To transform every client’s financial journey through inclusive advice, intelligent technology and impactful solutions To manage our client’s wealth, growing their futures and empowering them to reach their investment destination. Direct Reporting Line: Regional/Senior or other designated reporting line Direct / Indirect reports to this position: 1-3 year Experience required: At least 2 years’ experience in the: –

• Financial Services industry – including service providers and the retail market
• Legislation governing investment markets (local and offshore), investment vehicles and retirement funds
• Tax implications of the various investment options available
• Specific long-term Insurance Categories,
• Compulsory and Discretionary Investments
• Ability to provide Estate Planning advice and the gathering of information to draft standard wills
• Ability to build rapport with key stakeholders

Educational required

• Matric
• Tertiary qualification i.e. relevant. BCom/BBus allowing access to a Post graduate diploma in Financial Planning
• RE5
• NQF 6 in Wealth Management or RPL completed

Professional registration (if applicable):

• CFP license (member of the FPI or studying towards it) - advantageous
• Computer Literacy Extensive practical experience on Microsoft office (outlook, word, excel, PowerPoint)

Personal profile and competencies

• Comprehensive understanding the 6 steps of financial planning
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent and proven selling ability
• Ability to cross and upsell
• Ability to identify new business opportunities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in required language
• Articulate with confident presentation skills
• Strong client service orientation
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Organized with effective time management skills
• Proactive – use initiative
• Ability to work independently
• Strong work and compliance ethics
• Empathetic towards clients with sound listening skills

Key Result Area Main Activities:

• Develop and implement strategies to obtain and manage business opportunities that emanate within assigned corporate accounts
• Manage and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders in assigned Corporates
• Source new business from retained clients and by means of referrals
• Support Alexforbes client related strategies and deliver key goals
• Ensure that the client’s investment portfolio is consistent with FPC’s investment philosophy
• Provide the client with information on the performance of the various investment portfolios available
• Identify a client’s investment needs, risk tolerance and profile, other investments (and other assets), personal circumstances, income requirements, investment time horizon etc
• Make a recommendation based on the risk questionnaire and subsequent discussions in line with Financial Planning Consultants house views.
• Complete recommendations within agreed turnaround times
• Provide the client with information on the performance of the various investment portfolios available
• Provide the necessary reports and or recommendations as well as a verbal or written explanation of the investment return.
• Provide basic investment principles education to the client i.e. risk versus reward, market sentiment, trends, performance (offshore and local), benchmarks etc.
• Provide holistic financial planning services (including investments, risk cover and estate planning) to clients
• Resolve client concerns, queries and/or complaints

 

Submit your CV to AdvisorCareers@alexforbes.com