Broker Consultant

FirstRand Bank Limited; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Networking opportunities

Challenging work

Innovation opportunities

Job summary

FirstRand Bank Limited is seeking a seasoned professional to grow and support our Independent Financial Advisors (IFAs) network in South Africa. The role focuses on delivering tailored solutions, maintaining strong client relationships, and ensuring timely onboarding and accreditation of brokers.

You will engage with IFAs and stakeholders to meet business targets, provide product training and communications on market trends, and participate in industry events while collaborating with internal

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years employee benefits broker consulting experience
• Proven ability to develop and maintain relationships with IFAs
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and able to manage demanding stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Grow and maintain the IFA network and grow business.
• Deliver solutions and excellent service to clients and IFAs.
• Manage onboarding and accreditation of brokers.
• Prepare and distribute communications on product updates and market trends.
• Attend industry events to network with potential clients.
• Collaborate with other departments to meet client needs and ensure governance.

Skills

Analytical

Stakeholder management

Relationship building

Client focus

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

Job Description

To grow the Independent Financial Advisors (IFA) network, deliver solutions, and provide excellent service to clients. To meet new business targets, conducting product specific training (PST), marketing products, and preparing and distributing communication.

Are you someone who can: Creates solutions to meet customer demands and deliver internal and external customer service excellence through adherence to quality service standards. Develop and maintain strong relationships with IFAs and key stakeholders to grow the network and increase business. Deliver exceptional service to IFAs and their clients, providing solutions and resolving any issues that arise. Achieve new business targets by promoting and selling our products and services to IFAs. Give product specific training (PST) to ensure that IFAs have a comprehensive understanding of our products and services. Manage the onboarding process and ensure brokers are accredited. Prepare and distribute communication to IFAs, keeping them informed about product updates, market trends, and industry news. Attend industry events and conferences to represent the company and network with potential clients. Collaborate with other departments to ensure that all client needs are met. Ensure compliance with relevant statutory, legislative, policy and governance requirements in area of accountability. Participate in planned activities that are appropriate for own and employee development.

You will be an ideal candidate if you have:

• 5 to 8 years Employee benefits broker consulting experience
• Relevant degree
• Must have good established relationships with a network of Independent Financial advisors specialising in employee benefits (like pension and group risk solutions)
• Analytical, attention to detail, managing demanding stakeholders, service and solutions oriented , able to build relationships internally and externally .

You will have access to:

• Opportunities to network and collaborate
• Challenging work
• Opportunities to innovate

We can be a match if you are:

• Curious & courageous - you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you're brave enough
• Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it
• Love putting our clients at the forefront of what you do

Important Closing Date Note Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below. 22/09/26

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group's Employment Equity plan.

The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.

FirstRand provides a comprehensive range of financial services in South Africa and certain markets in broader Africa. The group also offers certain niche products and services in the UK and India. Listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and the Namibian Stock Exchange (NSX), FirstRand Limited is the largest financial institution by market capitalisation in Africa. The group follows a multi-branding approach. Its portfolio of financial services businesses includes FNB, RMB, WesBank, Ashburton Investments, Aldermore, MotoNovo and DirectAxis. Many are leaders in their respective segments and markets, offering transactional, lending, investment and insurance products and services The FirstRand Corporate Centre houses many of the critical functions required by a large and complex financial services group. The group's track record of delivering superior returns to shareholders has been achieved through a combination of organic growth, acquisitions, innovation and the creation of completely new businesses. The group's purpose of delivering Shared Prosperity provides many opportunities for employees to innovate to address social and environmental challenges in our markets. All of our businesses have successful Volunteering programmes which also allow employees to adopt and support causes close to their hearts.