Experienced Financial Adviser (Commission-Based)

About this role

Absa, a South African bank with a history going back more than 100 years, is hiring an experienced Financial Adviser in Johannesburg. The role is for an adviser who wants to build their income through a fully commission-based 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 you already have one.
• Find and close new business on your own initiative.
• Recommend investment, risk and insurance solutions that suit each client.
• Keep long-term client relationships strong through good service.
• Make sure all your work meets FAIS and other regulatory requirements.
• Keep up with market trends and changes to products.

What you need

• Full FAIS Fit & Proper compliance (essential).
• 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.
• FETC: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (required).
• Your own reliable transport.
• An established client base (advantageous).

Is this job for you?

This role suits a driven, self-motivated adviser with a strong sales drive. You should enjoy working in a performance-based environment and want a platform that rewards your expertise and effort.

Tips before you apply

• Have your FAIS Fit & Proper and RE5 certificates ready to upload, with proof of current status.
• Show your sales results with figures, such as targets met or exceeded and the years you achieved them.
• List your years in advisory work, with the employers and your role in each, so the 3 to 5 years is clear at a glance.