Private Wealth Advisor

FirstRand Bank India; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

RMB is seeking a Wealth Advisor to deliver holistic financial strategies to High Net Worth clients, focusing on wealth creation, accumulation and protection. You will advise across an allocated client portfolio, identify growth opportunities, and ensure compliant, high-quality service delivery aligned with organisational standards.

Ideal candidates will have a Finance/Economics/Accounting degree, RE5, CFP preferred, and 3–5 years in banking or wealth management with strong client management and

Qualifications

• Relevant NQF7 Level Degree in Finance, Economics or Accounting.
• Completed RE5 qualification.
• Preferred: CFP certification.
• 3–5 years’ experience in Banking, Investment or Wealth Management with client facing responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of money management principles.
• Sign-off on Long-Term Insurance and Pension subcategories as listed.

Responsibilities

• Achieve revenue and profit targets by growing the client portfolio and providing holistic advice.
• Identify opportunities to meet sales targets and drive portfolio growth.
• Provide banking and financial solutions to an allocated client base.
• Identify fiduciary opportunities and advise on client philanthropy.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and audit requirements and internal processes.
• Build cross-functional relationships to improve delivery and collaboration.
• Deliver exceptional client service and maintain service standards.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Financial advisory

Sales and revenue growth

Education

NQF7 Degree in Finance/Economics/Accounting

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Job Description

To deliver exceptional experience and education to RMB High Nett Worth Wealth 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

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

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 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.