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Summary
The Wealth and Investment Specialist will be responsible for executing daily administrative, customer service, research, and operational tasks. The role supports The MD of Wealth and Investments by providing internal advisory services.
What To Expect
- Researching advice-related issues for inclusion in client reports and Records of Advice
- Uploading client financial information onto software systems and preparing financial scenarios for planner use
- Conducting portfolio analysis to align with client and advisor requirements
- Drafting Records of Advice for Financial Planners
- Assisting in managing the client review process
- Handling top-up and ad hoc investments, as well as rebalancing portfolios
- Preparing meeting packs and recording minutes
- Maintaining compliance and monitoring risk products
- Conducting portfolio analyses
- Managing operational and regulatory reporting
- Resolving client queries via phone and email
- Assisting with compliance officer visits and audit processes
- Performing general office management and administrative duties as needed
- Overseeing client review scheduling and updates
- Conducting financial market and fund research
- Completing work requests as per financial planning policies
- Accompanying Senior Wealth Planners to meetings and drafting timely client feedback reports
- Preparing review meeting reports for Senior Wealth Planners
- Engaging in investment, estate, and risk planning, following the six-step Financial Planning process
- Performing financial calculations and risk analyses to identify shortfalls and propose solutions
- Researching developments in investment and risk products
- Undertaking research for investment and advisory solutions
- Participating in assigned projects
- Ensuring adherence to FICA and FAIS compliance regulations
- Maintaining professional knowledge to align with industry and legislative requirements
What You'll Bring:
- Degree or qualification in a relevant field
- Post-graduate qualification preferred
- Meeting Fit and Proper requirements as per the FAIS Act for representative appointment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships
- Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
- Comprehensive understanding of financial advisory compliance
- Client-focused, professional, and ethical
- Enthusiastic, friendly, and positive-minded
- Well-organized, deadline-driven, and diligent
- Effective problem-solver with strong multitasking ability
- Team player with the capacity to work independently
- High ethical standards and maturity
