Experienced Financial Adviser (Commission-Based)

About this role

Absa, one of South Africa’s long-standing banks, is recruiting a commission-based Financial Adviser for its Rustenburg Mall branch. The role is for an experienced adviser who wants to build income through sales and client growth.

What you’ll do

• Give clients full financial planning and advice, looking at their whole financial picture.
• Look after your existing client book, where you already have one.
• Find and close new business by reaching out to potential clients yourself.
• Recommend investment, risk and insurance products that fit each client’s needs.
• Build lasting client relationships through good service over time.
• Make sure all your work meets FAIS and other regulatory requirements.
• Keep up with market changes and new products.

What you need

• Full FAIS Fit & Proper compliance. This is a must.
• RE5 certification. This is 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 skills in building business and networking.
• Good communication, negotiation and closing skills.
• Your own reliable transport.
• An established client base (advantageous).
• Grade 12 level education in Business, Commerce and Management Studies (FETC, required).

Is this job for you?

This job suits a driven, self-motivated adviser with a strong sales mindset. You should enjoy working in a results-based environment and be happy with income that depends on your performance.

Tips before you apply

• Have your FAIS Fit & Proper and RE5 proof ready, with certificate numbers and expiry dates.
• Show your sales results in numbers, such as targets met and business written over recent years.
• Describe your client base and how you grew it, without sharing confidential client details.

What we offer

• Uncapped commission with high earning potential.
• Access to a range of financial products and solutions.
• Administrative and advisory support.
• Ongoing professional development and technical training.
• Freedom to manage your own practice, with a chance to build a sustainable advisory business.