Private Wealth Advisor

RMB - Rand Merchant Bank; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

RMB - Rand Merchant Bank is seeking a Wealth Advisor to deliver exceptional experience to High Net Worth RMB clients in Stellenbosch. You will educate clients on wealth creation, accumulation, and protection using Money Management principles, while driving VSI and client retention.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in banking/wealth management, a relevant NQF7 degree, RE5, and CFP as preferred. You will manage a portfolio with a focus on growth and compliance.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience in Banking/Investment/Wealth mgmt with client-facing focus
• Solid understanding of money management principles
• Familiarity with Banking and Financial Services Regulatory requirements
• Knowledge of wealth creation/accumulation and protection
• Excellent project management and ability to work independently
• Proven track record in servicing and growing client portfolios

Responsibilities

• Grow portfolio revenue by providing holistic financial solutions.
• Identify opportunities to achieve revenue and profit targets.
• Deliver appropriate banking and financial solutions to clients.
• Manage client reviews and cross-sell across RMB offerings.
• Ensure compliance with NCA and regulatory requirements.
• Build cross-functional relationships to improve service delivery.

Skills

3–5 years banking experience

Project management

Wealth management knowledge

Client solution matching

Regulatory awareness

Education

NQF7 Finance/Economics/Accounting

RE5 qualification

CFP

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.

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.

Requirements

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.

13/11/26

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.