Experienced Financial Adviser (Commission-Based)

About this role

Absa is recruiting an experienced Financial Adviser to work from its Bloemfontein base. The role suits a seasoned adviser who wants to build income through a fully commission-driven model.

What you’ll do

• Give clients detailed financial planning and advice that looks at their whole financial position.
• Look after an existing client book, where you already have one, and grow it over time.
• Find new business on your own initiative and turn those leads into sales.
• Recommend investment, risk and insurance solutions that fit each client’s needs.
• Build long-term relationships with clients through consistent, high-quality service.
• Keep every piece of your work compliant with FAIS and other regulatory rules.
• Keep up to date with market trends and changes to products.

What you need

• FAIS Fit & Proper compliance (essential, no exceptions).
• RE5 certification (essential).
• At least 3 to 5 years of experience as a Financial Adviser or in a similar advisory role.
• A proven record of meeting or beating sales targets.
• Strong business development and networking skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and closing skills.
• Your own reliable transport.
• Advantageous: an established client base.
• Education: Further Education and Training Certificate (FETC) in Business, Commerce and Management Studies (required).

Is this job for you?

This role is best for a driven, self-motivated adviser with a strong sales mindset. You should enjoy working in a performance-based environment and be happy to build your own practice. If you have a solid track record in financial services and want income that reflects your results, this could be a good fit.

Tips before you apply

• Have your FAIS Fit & Proper confirmation, RE5 certificate and FETC certificate ready to upload.
• Put your sales results on your CV, with figures where you can, such as targets met and revenue generated.
• Show your years of advisory experience clearly, listing each role, the dates and the type of clients you served.

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