Private Client Advisor

firstrand; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 840,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstRand in Stellenbosch seeks a Wealth/Financial Advisor to grow a portfolio and provide holistic, independent advice across wealth creation, accumulation and protection strategies. The role emphasizes achieving revenue targets, cross-functional collaboration, and client retention within RMB Affluent offerings.

The ideal candidate holds an NQF7 degree, RE5, CFP preferred, and 3–5 years in banking or wealth management, with strong knowledge of money management principles and regulatory

Qualifications

• NQF7 Level degree in Finance, Economics or Accounting.
• RE5 qualification completed.
• CFP (preferred).
• 3–5 years' banking/wealth management experience.
• Strong money management knowledge.
• NCA/subcategory sign-offs as required by regulations.

Responsibilities

• Grow portfolio base and achieve revenue targets.
• Provide appropriate financial solutions to clients across wealth offerings.
• Ensure compliance with laws, audits and internal processes.
• Build relationships across RMB and FRG to enhance delivery.
• Deliver excellent client service and conduct reviews.

Skills

Portfolio growth

Independent advice

Client relationship management

Cross-team collaboration

Education

NQF7 degree (Finance / Economics / Accounting)

RE5 qualification

CFP (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

To deliver exceptional experience and education to RMB Affluent clients on basic wealth creation, accumulation and overall protection tactics to increase vertical sales index (VSI) and drive client retention and entrenchment through using contextual Money Management principles. We are RMB. RMB is a leading African Corporate and Investment Bank (CIB). We partner our clients to deliver advisory, lending, trading, securities, corporate banking, private equity and investment solutions. We represent the CIB activities of FirstRand Limited - one of the largest financial services groups in Africa.

Are you someone who can:

• Achieve revenue and profit targets by growing portfolio base, providing independent holistic advice and solutions that ensure revenue and profit growth.
• Identify and utilise opportunities for revenue growth to deliver on sales targets.
• Provide appropriate banking and financial solutions across an allocated portfolio of clients.
• Identify Local and Offshore fiduciary opportunities and advise on client philanthropy.
• Ensure compliance to legislative and audit requirements and adherence to relevant processes.
• Build working relationships across teams and functional lines to enhance work delivery, collaboration, and innovation.
• Develop, encourage and nurture collaborative relationships within RMB and/or across the First Rand Group (FRG).
• Conduct client reviews within the context of client engagements and market all financial services solutions within the relevant business offering.
• Participate in planned activities that are appropriate for own development.
• Deliver customer experience excellence in own service delivery aligned to Organisational values and service standards.
• Deliver internal and external customer service excellence through adherence to quality service standards.
• Prevent wastage and identify process improvements to contain and reduce costs.

You will be an ideal candidate if you:

• Relevant NQF7 Level Degree in Finance, Economics or Accounting.
• Completed RE5 qualification.
• Preferred Qualification - Certified Financial Planner (CFP).
• Experience - 3 to 5 years' experience in a Banking, Investment, Financial Planning, Wealth Management, and client facing environment.
• Full understanding of money management principles.
• Candidates are required to have sign-off on the following sub-categories:
• 1.3 Long-Term Insurance subcategory B1
• 1.4 Long-Term Insurance subcategory C
• 1.5 Retail Pension Benefits
• 1.14 Participatory Interests in a Collective Investment Scheme
• 1.17 Long-term Deposits
• 1.18 Short-term Deposits
• 1.22 Long-term Insurance subcategory B1-A
• Sound working knowledge of required business-related systems.
• Sound working knowledge of Banking and Financial Services Regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge on wealth management creation and accumulation.
• Wealth protection or risk knowledge.
• Excellent project management skills and able to plan and organize work independently.
• Proven track record in servicing a portfolio of clients and in acquisition of new relationships.
• Excellent knowledge of global financial markets and current affairs.
• Ability to match client needs with appropriate product solutions.
• Sound knowledge of the Bank's risk and other mandates to ensure exercising good commercial judgment while representing the Bank's and the shareholders' interests always.

Additional Requirements

In accordance with National Credit Act (NCA) candidates applying for this role will require a credit record check.

Important Closing Date Note

31/08/26

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 your 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.