Senior Para Planner

Our client, looking to fill the role of Senior Para-Planner in their branch based in Irene.

Purpose of the role:

To carry out the day-to day administrative, customer services, research and operational tasks and to provide Senior and Junior Planners with internal advice services:

• Research on advice-related issues to be utilised in client reports/record of advice
• Upload client financial information onto the software systems, and prepare scenarios to be used by financial planners in the preparation of written Records of Advice
• Prepare analysis of client portfolio on behalf of Financial Planner in accordance with practice procedures and policies as well as client and advisor requirements
• Draft Record of Advice documents for Financial Planners
• Assist in managing the client review process for Financial Planners. Handle all top up/ad hoc investments, and rebalances.

Summary of responsibilities and details

• Minutes of meetings
• Preparation of meeting packs
• Risk Management record keeping – compliance and monitoring of all risk products offered
• Analysis on Portfolios
• Operational and Regulatory Reporting
• Telephonic and email query resolution
• Assistance with compliance officer visits
• Assistance with audits as-and-when required
• General office management duties and/or administrative tasks that may be required from time to time
• Update and timeline management for client reviews
• Financial market and fund research
• Completion of work requests on behalf of Senior Wealth Planners as per the Financial Planning Practices policies
• Where required, accompanying the Senior Wealth Planner to meetings and draft feedback to be sent to clients timeously
• Prepare for review meetings by drafting review reports on behalf of Senior Wealth Planners.
• Investment Planning and Estate Planning
• Risk Planning
• Follow the six step Financial Planning process
• Prepare financial calculations for client portfolios where required
• Prepare risk calculations of shortfalls and provide solutions
• Continuous research of the ongoing developments in risk and investment products
• Undertake research of various investment and advice options for clients
• Participation and completion of assigned projects
• Adhere to all compliance in terms of FICA and FAIS regulations
• Ongoing maintenance and development pf professional knowledge to satisfy the current industry and legislative requirements

Role requirements:

Education and Expertise:

Degree or Qualification in a relevant field

• Certified Financial Planner (CFP) essential
• Post-Graduate Qualification in relevant field
• Meet Fit and Proper requirements in terms of the FAIS Act in order to be appointed as a representative

Skills:

• Microsoft Word and Excel skills
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships necessary for the development of rapport with clients
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
• A thorough understanding of compliance issues associated with the providing of Financial Advice

Personal attributes:

• Client centric
• Enthusiastic and friendly
• Well-spoken and professional
• Positive attitude
• Problem solver
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good at multi-tasking
• Organised, diligent, meets deadlines
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Professionally mature
• High ethical Standards

 Please take note that initial correspondence will be via email

Correspondence will be entered into with short-listed candidates

If you have not received a reply within 3 Week please consider your application unsuccessful