KI (Cat I and Cat II)

Minu Management Services are currently recruiting for a Key Individual on behalf of the current FSP. The Key Individual will be responsible for managing and overseeing its activities related to the rendering of financial services as a Category I and Category II.

The candidate must be registered with the FSCA as a Key Individual for the below categories.

CATEGORY I

  • Long-Term Insurance Sub B1
  • Long-Term Insurance Sub B2
  • Long-Term Insurance Sub B2 – A
  • Long-Term Insurance Sub B1 – A
  • Long-Term Insurance C
  • Retail Pension Benefits
  • Shares
  • Money market instruments
  • Warrant, certificates, and other instruments
  • Derivative Instruments
  • Participatory interests in one or more collective investment schemes

CATEGORY II

  • Retail Pension Benefits
  • Shares
  • Debentures and securitised
  • Warrant, certificates, and other instruments
  • Derivative Instruments
  • Participatory interests in one or more collective investment schemes

Key Responsibilities and Duties

The key responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Ensuring the firm complies with applicable laws and statutory obligations;
  • Ensuring the FSP has Policies & Procedures in place;
  • Ensuring compliance with the General Code of Conduct and with the Fit & Proper Requirements;
  • Fulfilling contractual obligations as per the agreements;
  • Managing and overseeing of the Firm’s team members rendering the FSP’s financial services, including those persons under Supervision;
  • Ensuring the business processes are in place and Firm’s operational ability is sustainable;
  • Ensuring the firm complies with applicable laws and statutory obligations.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Undergraduate degree, with honours
  • Minimum NQF Level 5 in Finance, Business and/or Wealth Management
  • Minimum 5 years FSP management experience
  • RE1 Exam required
  • RE5 Exam required
  • RE3 Exam required
  • Class of Business experience in Investments and Structured Deposits

Required Skills:

  • Exceptional written, oral, and presentation communication abilities
  • Sectoral experience
  • Attention to detail
  • Excellent organizational, multi-tasking and time management skills with demonstrated ability to work efficiently and meet tight deadlines.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with large, culturally diverse teams at all levels
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are required, including a demonstrated ability to communicate ideas clearly and confidently
  • Computer literate
  • Excellent knowledge of financial markets and instruments.

Competencies

  • Self-starter and initiator
  • Honesty and integrity
  • Competitive and creative
  • Results orientated
  • Strong management skills
  • Work Remotely
  • DOFA report


TO START AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

SALARY NEGOTIABLE (MARKET RELATED)

Please send updated CV with Qualifications to info@minufs.co.za reference 513007

12-month Fixed-term Contract – Underwriter (Policy Administration)

A 12-month Fixed-term contract position has become available for an Underwriter at MUA, Cape Town. MUA is looking for a high energy, target and goal orientated, dynamic individual with a strong underwriting background in both home and motor insurance. The successful candidate will assist the Policy Administration team.

Main Purpose:

Evaluate new risks and underwrite these within the parameters of the Underwriting Best Practice manual. This individual must have the ability to maximize selling opportunities, customer service and profitability through the optimal use of the business assets and have fun doing it! The incumbent has relevant underwriting experience together with good administration skills and the ability to look at all aspects of the job, regardless how detailed.

Main Activities:

  • To build strong and meaningful relationships with current and new brokers, which will translate into profitable growth.
  • To have a strong personal lines underwriting background and be able to issue and authorise quotes for both household and vehicles.
  • To be able to negotiate with brokers in respect of new business and decline unprofitable business.
  • To assist and manage quotes ensuring that the relevant targets are met on number of quotes processed and conversion rates.
  • To ensure that the agreed SLA’s and TAT are achieved and adhered to.
  • Do manual calculations of premium when required.
  • Refer all quotes over mandate to the relevant Authoriser.
  • Refer R/I if necessary.
  • Provide the Brokers with relevant documentation e.g., confirmation of cover etc.
  • Liaise with Broker on revised terms and handle Broker queries daily.
  • Keep a check on diary system and follow up on outstanding matters. Ensure that the proper filing on the system is strictly adhered to.
  • To comply with Company strategy and align with the Company culture.

Problem Solving:

  • Checking of policy wordings and Broker instructions.
  • Able to handle computer related problems such as verifying computer calculated premiums.
  • Solve administrative problems on accounts – computer input, calculations.
  • Meeting deadlines –Month-end close off and coping with related stress.
  • Decisions based on past learning experiences of similar situations.

Competencies (Key Requirements):

The suitable incumbent must have the following competencies:

  • Registered as a representative with the FSCA within the last 5 years for Short Term Personal and Commercial lines – intermediary services without supervision.  DOFA to confirm same.
  • Must be fit and proper in terms of the FAIS Act.
  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience in underwriting with a good track record in the Insurance Industry.
  • Full knowledge of personal lines insurance and a passion for selling.
  • Presentation & computer skills.
  • Ability to be a team player that can actively encourage open and frank communication in a team environment.
  • Encourages a climate of teamwork through their actions; and is committed to team goals rather than personal goals.
  • Positive and willing attitude.
  • Susceptible to change.
  • Ability to remain calm and productive under pressure.
  • Methodical / analytical ability and numerical ability – able to analyse situations, form opinions, and make decisions independently, and calculations accurately.
  • High level of communication skills both written and verbal).
  • The ability to proactively develop customer relationships, making efforts to listen and understand the customer, anticipating and providing solutions to customer needs to customer satisfaction.
  • Computer Literacy (MS Office: Outlook, Word, Excel).

If you are interested in applying, please submit your latest CV, copies of full qualification documents and DOFA document to: careers@mua.co.za

Commercial and Personal Lines Claims Administrator

Vacancy Details

A highly competent full time Commercial and Personal Lines Claims Administrator and Manager is required by a well-established short term insurance brokerage based in Newlands, Cape Town to start immediately.

Experience Requirements

  • A minimum of 10 years’ experience is essential in dealing with all the short-term insurers.

Qualifications Requirements

  • NQF Level 5 qualification (alternatively extensive experience in the industry)

Skills Requirements

  • Excellent command of the English language, both verbal and written is necessary.
  • Computer literacy and competency in the use of Excel
  • Accuracy, attention to detail
  • Ability to think laterally
  • Good interpersonal skills are a prerequisite
  • Own transport is essential due to the location.

A negotiable salary is offered to the successful candidate.

Please submit your CV to intellibrokers@worldonline.co.za

If you have not received a response within 2 weeks, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

Broker Support Administrator

Vacancy Details

A bespoke insurance brokerage based in Newlands, Cape Town is currently looking for an extremely competent, dependable, and energetic Broker Support Administrator to manage mainly commercial but also personal insurance portfolios inclusive of claims.

Required Skills

  • Commercial insurance : 10 years or more
  • Claims management : 5 years or more
  • Personal insurance : 10 years or more
  • Insurance broker : 10 years or more

Candidate Requirements

  • At least 10 years’ experience in dealing with all insurers as an independent broker in Cape Town
  • Very wide insurance knowledge
  • Excellent verbal, and written communication skills in English
  • Highly competent in the use of Excel
  • Accuracy, typing skills and dedication are a prerequisite.
  • Own independent transport is necessary due the location of the office.

Salary highly negotiable for the appropriate candidate.

Please submit your CV to intellibrokers@worldonline.co.za

If you have not received a response within two weeks, your application has most likely been unsuccessful.

Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Purpose of the Role

Responsible for the on-going implementation and maintenance of The Unlimited’s overall compliance program as well as build relationships with key stakeholders, including FSCA and Information Regulator in particular, and ensure that the company’s compliance and market conduct objectives are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (including but not limited to LTIA, STIA, PPR’s, FAIS, FICA/AML and POPI specifically)
  • Promote a culture that contributes to the overall objective of prudent market conduct and compliance management.
  • Represent The Unlimited and its position with the relevant insurers.
  • Monitor compliance across the business and conduct routine assessments of key functional areas.
  • Facilitate implementation of regulatory solutions, which take cognizance of The Unlimited’s business model and risk appetite.
  • Implement and review control measures relative to risk across the business.
  • Complete statutory returns (including CBR’s) and ensure that the company’s obligations to the regulators are met.
  • Assess compliance by strategic partners, including distribution owners, with requirements and ensure that corrective actions are implemented
  • Responsible for the identification of POPI risks, implementation of The Unlimited’s POPI governance framework, processes and controls, assessment of effectiveness and monitoring of POPI compliance overall
  • Implement plan for data protection
  • Ensure own understanding of all systems that acquire the storing and transferring of data
  • Work with IT and Information Security to ensure robust data security
  • Assist with Privacy Impact Assessments as well as security and site inspections

Knowledge and Experience:

  • Appropriate degree / compliance diploma.
  • Registered as a Compliance officer with the FSCA preferred
  • At least 5 years’ experience in the financial services industry (ideally for a cat 1 FSP).
  • Understanding of information security, data governance and IT systems a strong advantage.

Skill Competencies:

  • Thorough knowledge of relevant legislation, including but not limited to FAIS, LTIA, STIA, PPR’s, CPA, FICA/AML, POPI, and ECT Act.
  • Practical application of legislation.
  • Lateral thinker who is not afraid to challenge the traditional way of doing things.
  • Relevant practical financial services compliance experience.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to influence at a senior level.
  • Strong evaluative and analytical skills.
  • IT skills and knowledge from a POPI perspective an advantage.

If you’re ready to embark on a journey to Unlimit Your Life; The Unlimited is the place for you.

Click here to apply!

Wealth Manager

4 Positions (Hybrid) available across South Africa – see details below and apply via corresponding location. 

RMB Private Bank offers leading wealth management advice and private banking   solutions that span all stages of our client’s wealth journey. Our strong record of excellence, combined with a reputation for innovation and a genuine interest in the people we serve, inspires us to craft insightful solutions that evolve as our clients’ financial needs and aspirations change.

While most Private Banks compete on the same basis, it is RMB’s people, our owner-manager culture, collaborative spirit, and values that distinguish us from the rest. As a respected talent brand, RMB Private Bank creates an environment where exceptional people can create their own opportunities, supported by sound banking principles and innovative thinking.

As a Wealth Manager, you will be in a team working closely with our clients and their families, tailoring financial solutions to suit their unique needs while supporting legacy building across generations. RMB Private Bank is seeking experienced Wealth Managers, to form part of our team and provide expert holistic legacy and wealth management advice to our high-net-worth clients.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Formulating innovative solutions for our high net-worth clients on their wealth journey whilst being cognisant of market trends and variables that may impact their investment plans.
  • Maintaining an expert knowledge of all FirstRand approved products, application procedures, processing, and timelines, whilst using this knowledge to drive relevant sales targets.
  • Collaborating successfully across all relevant areas to achieve shared goals.
  • Ensuring compliance with relevant statutory, legislative, policy, and governance requirements.
  • Staying up to date with relevant legislative amendments and industry best practices, as well as the Company’s internal compliance procedures.
  • Ensuring that the quality of advice remains high and consistent and in line with RMB Private Bank’s investment philosophy and product approved matrix.
  • Contributing to sustaining a competitive edge through external networking, benchmarking, and representation on related forums.
  • Developing networks and build alliances to grow and strengthen internal support bases.

Qualifications and Experience required:

  • A Certified Financial Planner (CFP) with a graduate qualification in Finance, Investment or Economics or related degree.
  • Solid experience in providing custom built solutions to our client’s wealth portfolios at a managerial level is a fundamental requirement for this role.
  • At this level, the Wealth Manager will have CAT 1 licenses, signed off for supervision. CAT 2 licenses would be an advantage.

As a Wealth Manager you will have access to:

  • Our attractive employee value proposition and reward model.
  • Opportunities to network and collaborate with all stakeholders across the FirstRand Group.
  • Opportunities to innovate.
  • Flexible working environment.
  • Deep focus on health and wellbeing
  • Coaches and mentors to help with your professional development.

If you meet the above requirements, we would like to have a conversation with you.

In accordance with National Credit Act (NCA) candidates applying for this role will require a credit record check. You must not be an unrehabilitated insolvent.

All suitably qualified candidates will be considered. Appointments will be made in line with the Bank’s Employment Equity Strategy. FirstRand actively supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. We recommend that candidates be encouraged to declare their disability and consult the Bank should they require reasonable accommodation.

Closing Date: 26 December 2023

Wealth Manager

 

7 Positions available across South Africa – see details below and apply via corresponding location

At FNB, our evolution in private banking is built on a wealth of experience, insight, and reputational strength, incorporates innovation and digital ease-of-use, and supports a future-fit partnership for clients, their families, and businesses.

Integrated Advice is an approach anchored in building long-term partnerships that consider the context and personal goals of each client and their families. As a Wealth Manager, you will be in a team where experts come together using a data-informed Integrated Advice approach that takes a holistic view of each client’s current reality and combines this with their goals, family needs and long-term financial protection. We are made up of unique talents, diverse minds, agility and live up to our promise of staying curious to help our clients achieve their financial goals.

Our purpose is to provide the right integrated advice through appropriate investment solutions to our high-net-worth clients.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Achieving predetermined sales targets across the business by identifying opportunities in the clients base to advise clients on FirstRand approved investment and risk solutions.
  • Informing and educating clients on products and services to ensure retention of existing clients, increasing sales revenue, and expanding the organisation’s client base.
  • Analysing financial information obtained from clients to develop a financial plan or proposal using the correct tools.
  • Formulating proposals in cash management, risk needs, investment planning, estate planning, or other areas to help clients achieve their financial goals.
  • Providing regular client reports against agreed service level agreements.
  • Ensuring that the quality of advice remains high and consistent and in line with FNB’s investment philosophy and product approved matrix.
  • Contributing to sustaining a competitive edge through external networking, benchmarking, and representation on related forums.
  • Developing networks and build alliances to grow and strengthen internal support bases.

 Qualifications and Experience required:

  • A Certified Financial Planner (CFP) with a graduate qualification in Finance, Investment or Economics or related degree.
  • Solid experience in providing custom built solutions to our client’s wealth portfolios at a managerial level is a fundamental requirement for this role.
  • At this level, the Wealth Manager will have CAT1 licenses, signed off for supervision. CAT 2 licenses would be an advantage.

 As a Wealth Manager you will have access to:

  • Our attractive employee value proposition and reward model.
  • Opportunities to network and collaborate with all stakeholders across the FirstRand Group.
  • Opportunities to innovate.
  • Flexible working environment.
  • Deep focus on health and wellbeing.
  • Coaches and mentors to help with your professional development.

If your track record in wealth management precedes you and you meet the above requirements, we would like to chat/meet you.

In accordance with National Credit Act (NCA) candidates applying for this role will require a credit record check. You must not be an unrehabilitated insolvent.

All suitably qualified candidates will be considered. Appointments will be made in line with the Bank’s Employment Equity Strategy. FirstRand actively supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. We recommend that candidates be encouraged to declare their disability and consult the Bank should they require reasonable accommodation.

Closing Date: 26 December 2023

Senior & Junior Disability Claims Assessor

Senior & Junior Disability Claims Assessor on Pension and Provident Funds

Claims assessor required with sound knowledge specifically on permanent and temporary Disability, and Critical Illness.

Pretoria, Gauteng
Permanent position
Remuneration is market related/negotiable depending on experience.
EE/AA, Non-EE/AA

Areas of Responsibility

  • Perform an overview process on the complete claim processing cycle.
  • Quality assure and review the claim documentation to ensure the documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant with relevant legislation.
  • Report on inflow and outflow of claims statistics to the underwriters and the Fund.
  • Process claims payment once approved within the agreed service levels.
  • Keep abreast of all requirements in the retirement industry as set out by the FSCA and the relevant legislation.
  • Process claims according to the rules, policies, legislation, administration procedures and the service level agreement.
  • Provide accurate information to clients to ensure that they receive appropriate service.
  • Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Make recommendations to improve client service and fair treatment of clients within their area of responsibility.
  • Meet the required standards in terms of quantity and quality.

Record Keeping and Filing

  • Ensure all claims documentation is uploaded on the client profile on the Company’s system.
  • Record all updated member notes on the Company system.
  • Claims Query resolution from underwriter and fund.
  • Attend to all email and telephonic enquiries both internal and external.
  • Follow through and provide fund, underwriter, and client with on-going feedback until enquiry is resolved.
  • Support a positive and responsive climate for client enquiry resolution.
  • Team Support
  • Accept accountability and take responsibility for any work done or allocated.
  • Display a willing and helpful attitude.
  • Build and maintain relationships at all levels with clients, service providers and internal departments to enhance organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Use your best endeavors to properly conduct, improve, extend, develop, promote, protect, and preserve the business interests, reputation, and goodwill of the company.

Time Management

Excellent time management with the ability to work independently.
Flexible and ability to work under pressure and multitask.
Qualifications and Experience

Junior Position

  • Matric
  • Any industry NQF level 5 certificate
  • RE5 Regulatory Exam (Advantage)
  • At least 3 years working experience specifically on permanent/temporary disability and critical illness.
  • Problem solving skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Good communication skills (written and verbal) both Afrikaans and English.

Senior Position

  • Matric
  • Any industry NQF level 5 certificate
  • FSCA registration as representative in CAT I (Advantage)
  • RE5 Regulatory Exam (Advantage)
  • Pension Fund Benefits Class of Business Certificate (Advantage)
  • Long Term Insurance Class of Business Certificate (Advantage)
  • At least 5 years working experience specifically on permanent/temporary disability and critical illness.
  • Problem solving skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Good communication skills (written and verbal) both Afrikaans and English

Desired Skills

  • Any type of medical qualification and/or background
  • Nurse
  • Occupational therapy or physiotherapist

Please submit your application before 30 November 2023 to ileneg@phakama.co.za

Short Term Insurance Broker Assistant

Exclusive Brokers is in need of a hands on, reliable assistant

Skills:

  • Microsoft
  • Qualifications:  Matric / RE
  • Short Term insurance experience

Email:  cindy@exclusivebrokers.co.za

Duties to include:

  • Prepare Needs on new & existing clients
  • Obtain quotes from insurers (telephonically/on line)
  • Communicate with clients
  • Draw up comparison spreadsheets
  • General Amendments & duties

Dedicated, self driven, motivated candidates to be considered

Broker/Representative

G.B.W. Financial Planners (Pty) Ltd is an independent FSP with multiple Contracts, located in Cape Town. We are looking for Brokers or Representatives who can become part of our retiree’s succession plan.

Requirements:

  • FSCA registered with RE 5.
  • Minimum 6 years’ experience
  • Aged 30 to 40
  • Fully conversant in Life and Risk Products and Investments.
  • KI status would be a bonus.
  • Any Bank Broking experience would add real value

We need competent marketers of the highest probity, looking to work independently and remotely. We do your Compliance and you keep your clients. We will need to see you through the eyes of your CV

Contact colin@gbwfinancialplanners.co.za

Web: GBW Financial Planners (Pty) Ltd