Client Service Consultant

Sanlam; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Cape Town is looking for motivated individuals to join their client services team. The role involves providing exceptional client service, assisting with investment administration, and participating in projects aimed at enhancing client experience. Candidates should have a strong financial background, excellent communication skills, and a positive attitude. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to start a professional career in the financial services industry.

Benefits

Opportunities for growth and development

Qualifications

• Exceptional communication skills in English – Written and Verbal.
• 1 to 2 years related experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that the highest level of client service is provided.
• Assisting clients with investment administration queries.
• Providing investment and product information to clients.
• Involved in ad-hoc client services projects.

Skills

Customer Service

Administration

Communication skills – Written and Verbal

Education

Matric / Grade 12 including Pure Mathematics

Relevant financial degree / qualification

Job description

Who are we?

Glacier by Sanlam brings together leading experts and respected financial services companies to meet clients’ investment needs. We deliver focused investment services through specialist teams, partner with acclaimed financial intermediaries and pride ourselves on our superior products and solutions and high quality service. We offer a comprehensive range of investment solutions, designed to assist in the creation and preservation of wealth. Our offering encompasses local investments, including fixed term investments and investments with guarantees, international investments, retirement saving solutions, and retirement income solutions. While each solution has its own distinct purpose, they all share the world‑class quality and commitment that have come to distinguish Glacier

What will you do?

Job Purpose

Responsible for all client contact (telephonic, e‑mail and walk‑in). This role offers the opportunity to start your career in financial services in a highly respected client services team. Talented graduates, with the determination to make a success of their career, will find this role as the ideal start to a professional career

Key Outcomes

• Ensuring that the highest level of client service is provided to all clients (internal, IFA’s and investors)
• Assisting clients with investment administration queries
• Providing investment and product information to IFA’s and investors
• Involved in ad‑hoc client services projects

Qualifications and Experience

• Matric / Grade 12 including Pure Mathematics
• A relevant financial degree / qualification
• 1 year experience in finance or investment industry advantageous
• Exceptional communication skills in English – Written and Verbal

Competencies

• Client focused
• Collaborates
• Drive Results
• Cultivate Innovation
• Be Resilient
• Problem solving skills
• Adaptability
• Communication skills – Written and Verbal (English)

Attributes

• Positive, enthusiastic attitude
• Teamwork
• Ability to thrive under pressure
• Honesty, integrity and respect
• Ability to adapt to change

What will make you successful in this role?

Qualification and Experience

Grade 12 with 1 to 2 years related experience

Knowledge and Skills

• Customer Service
• Administration
• Quality, compliance and accreditation
• Team Support

Personal Attributes

• Communicates effectively - Contributing independently
• Action orientated - Contributing independently
• Situational adaptability - Contributing independently
• Optimises work processes - Contributing independently

Build a successful career with us

We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development

Core Competencies

• Cultivates innovation - Contributing independently
• Customer focus - Contributing independently
• Collaborates - Contributing independently
• Being resilient - Contributing independently
• Drives results - Contributing independently

Turnaround time

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers

Our commitment to transformation

The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group’s Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.