
Global & Local Investment Advisors is looking for a highly capable person who can grow with the company in the role of a Senior Investment Analyst/Senior Para Planner, which is centred around client servicing and not sales.
Minimum 5 years industry experience is required.
Management experience would be an advantage.
Candidates are required to supply all the relevant documentation (CV & copies of qualifications) with their applications.
The incumbent will be required to be skilled in the following:
· Microsoft office efficiency.
· Telephone etiquette.
· Flexibility and adaptability.
· Good oral and written communication skills.
· Ability to be proactive and take initiative.
· Tact and diplomacy.
· Attention to detail.
· Working under pressure.
· Extensive calendar management.
· Life products, Employee Benefits & Investment experience.
Responsibilities
· Engaging with various fund managers to determine if their underlying funds are suitable for client investments. A proper due diligence will need to be compiled for the relevant funds and you need to able to motivate as to why the fund would be suitable.
· Managing of asset allocation in the underlying fund recommendations to determine if these are suitable/adaptable for changing market conditions.
· Monitoring of the performance of the recommended funds to ensure clients are receiving a suitable return on their investments.
· Strong knowledge of investment solutions both locally and globally.
· Keeping up with legislative changes to ensure clients investments are always compliant. E.g., Regulation 28.
· Assisting the managing director with responding to client queries in a professional and timeously manner.
· Providing support to administration department on any queries which may arise, this could be queries from clients or product providers.
· Ensuring that we are receiving the appropriate level of service from the various product providers which in turn would mean providing a good service to potential clients.
· Generating of analysis reports which can be used by Financial Advisors when they go and meet clients.
· Writing of proposals for new and existing clients to ensure that the organisation complies with the relevant legislation (FAIS Act, General Code of Conduct, etc.)
· Analyse financial information obtained from clients to determine strategies, design products, and recommend solutions to help clients meet their financial planning objectives with regards to personal wealth portfolios, retirement planning, estate planning, etc.
· Reviewing and responding to clients changing needs and financial circumstances be creating and implementing an ongoing service plan to ensure client portfolios are regularly monitored and relevant modification timeously executed.
· Protect, secure, and grow clients’ wealth by providing independent, expert financial advice, retirement planning, estate planning and tax planning.
· Providing investment opportunities across a broad spectrum of regulated products.
· Monitor financial markets trends to ensure that plans are effective, and to identify and necessary updates.
Educational Requirements
· RE5 as per FSCA legislative requirements
· NQF – Level 4
60 FAIS credits at NQF Level 5
Preferred:
CFP or Equivalent
Higher certificate in Insurance
NQF 120 credits full Qualification, Level 5.
Membership of a professional association e.g. FPI (Financial Planning Institute)
All applications must be emailed with the subject line #Paraplanner to info@globallocal.co.za