Financial Advisor

Financial Advisor
Nationwide Opportunity | South Africa | Fully Remote with Office Access Available
About the Opportunity

An established financial services franchise is seeking ambitious, entrepreneurial Financial Advisors across South Africa to join a growing advisory practice.

This opportunity is ideal for self-motivated professionals who are passionate about helping clients achieve their financial goals while building their own successful advisory business with the support of an established financial services organisation.

Successful candidates will have access to extensive training, specialist support, back-office assistance, and a comprehensive suite of financial solutions including investments, risk products, short-term insurance, and home loan solutions.
Key Responsibilities

- Build and maintain long-term client relationships.

- Conduct financial needs analyses and provide suitable financial solutions.

- Advise clients on:
- Investments

- Life and Risk Insurance

- Group Risk Solutions

- Short-Term Insurance

- Home Loan Solutions

- Develop and manage a sustainable client portfolio.

- Generate new business through networking, referrals, and prospecting activities.

- Ensure compliance with FAIS and regulatory requirements.

- Maintain accurate client records and documentation.

- Participate in ongoing training and professional development initiatives.

Support & Resources

Successful advisors will receive access to:

- Dedicated back-office support.

- Underwriting assistance.

- Medical booking coordination during underwriting processes.

- Investment Specialists.

- Risk Specialists.

- Business Enablement Specialists.

- Product and systems training.

- Ongoing coaching and mentorship.

- Refresher training programmes.

- Office facilities available when required.

- Flexible remote working environment.

Training & Development

A structured onboarding programme includes:

- Product Training

- Risk Training

- Investment Training

- Systems Training

- Ongoing Professional Development

- Specialist Coaching & Support

All accreditation and onboarding requirements must be completed before advisors receive their mandate to begin advising clients.
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications & Regulatory Requirements

- Matric (Grade 12)

- RE5 Qualification

- COB (Class of Business) 3 & 7

- CPD requirements up to date

- Clean ITC Record

- Clear Criminal Record

Essential Skills & Attributes

- Strong networking and relationship-building skills.

- Entrepreneurial mindset.

- Self-disciplined and self-managed.

- Strong communication and presentation skills.

- Business development and sales ability.

- Professional and client-focused approach.

- Ability to work independently and remotely.

Working Environment

- Fully remote position.

- Candidates may be based anywhere in South Africa.

- Office facilities available if required.

- Own laptop required.

- Dedicated home office setup required.

- Self-managed work environment.

Remuneration & Benefits
Starter Allowance

To support advisors during onboarding and training:

- Guaranteed Starter Allowance of R25,000 per month for the first 2 months.

- Paid while completing onboarding, accreditation and training requirements.

- Allows advisors to focus on building their practice and completing training without immediate production pressure.

Rewards & Recognition

High-performing advisors may qualify for:

- Quarterly recognition programmes.

- Local and regional incentive events.

- Golf days and networking events.

- Domestic incentive trips.

- International incentive trips.

- Additional ad hoc performance rewards.

Career Growth

This opportunity provides the ability to:

- Build your own advisory practice.

- Develop long-term recurring income streams.

- Grow assets under management.

- Access specialist support teams.

- Participate in a growing national financial services business

Ideal Candidate
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