Financial Planning Partner Assistant

SUMMARY:
Our client, a prominent leader in the Financial Services sector, is seeking to employ a Financial Planning Partner Assistant to join their team based in Gillitts, KwaZulu - Natal.

2-3 years in the financial services industry will be advantageous secures.

POSITION INFO:
Requirements:

• 2-3 years in the financial services industry will be advantageous. 
• Relevant tertiary education or courses.
• Financial Services Industry.
• Understanding of FAIS and FICA legislation.
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook essential); SharePoint.
• Xplan experience.
• High energy individual who is customer centric and relationship orientated.
• Methodical, accurate and have meticulous attention to detail. 
• Initiative-taking work ethic. 
• Organizational skills, ability to prioritize, plan and manage projects. 
• Critical thinking: ability to strategize, research and interpret. 
• Problem solving ability to apply creative skills in evaluating problems and identifying best solutions while 
  being flexible to accommodate the changing needs of the clients.

• Implementation of the client services experience, as defined by the Head of Operations. 
• Take full responsibility for the implementation of administrative processes and controls in the Financial Planning practice(s) (including all transactions, queries, reporting etc.). 
• Liaison between Financial Planner Partner and product providers (PPs). 
• Equipped to follow the formal complaint resolution process. 
• Is the point of contact for clients, ensuring the efficient delivery of client requirements on behalf of the Financial Planning Partner(s). 
• Adhere to the culture and principles of Treating Customer Fairly.

• Collation of all clients related information (data discovery and fact find).
• Preparation of documentation for engagement between Financial Planning Partner and client.
• FICA and AML capture and checking on client onboard process.
• Checking of transition documentation to ensure completeness and accuracy in alignment to relevant client file checklist and lodgment rules.
• Administration relating to client transfer and new business transactions.
• Submission of intermediary appointment notes to relevant PPs.
• Monitoring the submission of intermediary appointment notes to ensure clients successfully transfer to the license group and that ongoing fees are received from the relevant PPs.
• Capture and checking of new business documentation to ensure completeness and accuracy in alignment to the lodgment rules. 
• Submission of new business application(s), together with supporting documentation to relevant PPs. 
• Monitoring the underwriting and acceptance of new business transactions. 
• Arranging medicals for clients where required and follow up on outstanding requirements to ensure new business transactions are confirmed by the relevant PPs timeously. 
• Providing an ongoing service and maintenance support function to the Financial Planning Partner and his / her clients. 
• Check Commission statements from CommPay and PPs.
• Manage commission suspense accounts aligned to compliant new business lodgment. 
• Escalate with PPs regarding commissions / fees due to the Financial Planning Partner.

• Assistants align with the PCS CRMs to ensure complete pre-population of PCS mandates and applications.
• All instructions to PM and CRMs initiated and maintained via Xplan tasks. 

• Preparation of client portfolio’s using Astute and / or product provider information.
• Ensuring Xplan Policy Schedules are up to date and accurate. 
• Data capture of client demographic data on client relationship management system Xplan.
• Client financial data capture (ASTUTE, PPs and manual).
• Data integration between xPlan and IWP for handover to BDM or Financial Planning Partner.
• Upload scanned copies of all documentation into xPlan (including relevant client file checklist(s)).
• Ensure proper record keeping in line with business rules and where relevant, legislation and safe storage into xPlan.
• Distribute communication(s) to clients as stipulated in the client management plan. (Auto communication registration and health keeping)
• Distribute communication(s) to clients as requested by the Financial Planning Partner via xPlan.
• Extensive use of Xplan notes and tasks to manage client records and organization of practice.
• Prepare for clients reviews as per client review template.
• Client review preparation by producing and checking the Client Consolidated Reports (CCR) from NAV.
• Maintain an accurate diary system. (Xplan and Outlook integration)
• Address all technology issues experienced by the Financial Planning Partner and facilitate the solution - liaison with the IT support desk etc.

• Full awareness and understanding of information available on NAV to support the Financial Planning Partner(s).
• Track and monitor personal KPIs on NAV. 
• Request assistance and guidance from POM where KPI scores reflect gaps.
• Liaise and orientate with the Financial Planning Partner on all data and practice attributes on NAV. 

• Assist with the organization of client events in conjunction with the events coordinator i.e. booking venues, RSVP management, event management etc.
• Assisting Financial Planning Partners at client events.
• Function as a primary point of contact for clients thus strengthening client relationships. 

• Support the general office management including reception, facilities, meeting room management, stationery, marketing material etc.
• Submit orders for stationery, business cards, marketing brochures, client folders etc. to the Head of Operations timeously to avoid running out of stock.