Experienced Financial Adviser (Commission-Based)

About this role

Absa, a bank with more than 100 years of history, is recruiting an experienced Financial Adviser for its KwaZulu-Natal team, based in Durban. The role is for a proven adviser who wants to build income through a fully commission-driven model.

What you’ll do

• Give clients full financial planning and advice, looking at their whole financial picture.
• Look after an existing client book, where one applies, and grow it over time.
• Find new business leads and turn them into clients.
• Recommend investment, risk and insurance solutions that fit each client’s needs.
• Build long-term client relationships through service that goes beyond the basics.
• Keep every piece of your work compliant with FAIS and other regulatory rules.
• Keep up with market trends and changes to products.

What you need

• Essential: Fully FAIS Fit & Proper compliant. This is non-negotiable.
• Essential: RE5 certification.
• Essential: At least 3 to 5 years of experience as a Financial Adviser or in a similar advisory role.
• Essential: A proven record of meeting or beating sales targets.
• Essential: Strong business development and networking skills.
• Essential: Good communication, negotiation and closing skills.
• Essential: Your own reliable transport.
• Advantageous: An established client base.
• Education: Further Education and Training Certificate (FETC) in Business, Commerce and Management Studies.

Is this job for you?

This role suits a driven, self-motivated adviser with a strong sales record. You should enjoy performance-based work and be ready to manage your own practice. If you want a platform that rewards your expertise and effort, this could be a good fit.

Tips before you apply

• Have your FAIS Fit & Proper and RE5 certificates ready to upload, with proof of current registration.
• Show your sales results with figures, such as targets met, new business written and client retention, so the panel can see your track record.
• Describe your years in advisory roles clearly on your CV, with dates, employers and the type of clients you served.