Top Finance Graduates Wanted! Trainee Financial Advisors

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Client Engagement and Prospecting

Identify and approach potential clients through networking, referrals, and cold calling.

Conduct initial client meetings to understand financial needs, goals, and current financial status.

2. Financial Needs Analysis

Assist in gathering and analyzing financial data such as income, expenses, assets and liabilities.

Participate in preparing comprehensive financial needs analyses and planning reports.

3. Product Knowledge and Training

Learn about various financial products (e.g., retirement annuities and investment products).

Stay updated with changes in tax laws, financial regulations, and the economic environment relevant to financial planning.

4. Compliance and Regulation

Understand and adhere to Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) and Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services (FAIS) Act requirements.

Complete necessary training modules and work toward obtaining RE5 (Regulatory Exam) and full FAIS accreditation.

5. Sales Support and Administration

Support senior financial advisors with administrative tasks like application processing, documentation, and client follow-ups.

Maintain accurate records of client interactions and financial plans.

6. Learning and Development

Attend sessions as part of structured training programs.

Shadow experienced advisors to understand best practices in client servicing and financial planning.

7. Building Long-term Client Relationships

Begin building and managing a small portfolio under supervision.

Industries:Human Resources

Function: Accounting and Finance