Regional Manager - Financial Advisory & Wealth | Gauteng

The Recruitment Council; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruitment Council seeks a Regional Manager to own strategic and operational leadership across the Gauteng and Western Cape regions. The role drives growth, oversees advisory teams, ensures FAIS compliance, and expands market presence through recruitment and partnerships.

Candidates should have 5+ years in senior management within financial advisory or wealth management, with RE5 qualification and a track record of scaling distribution networks in regulated environments.

Qualifications

• Senior management experience in financial advisory, corporate benefits, or wealth management.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic regional leadership across health, wealth, risk, and employee benefits advisory.
• Build, lead, and scale advisory distribution networks while upholding regulatory standards.
• Oversee regional revenue, costs, and operational efficiency across practice offices.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Team Management

Business Development

P&L Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Finance, Business Management or equivalent

Job description

About the Client

Our client is a premier, highly respected South African financial advisory practice aligned with one of the country's leading corporate financial brands. Operating across four core strategic verticals Health, Wealth, Risk, and Corporate Employee Benefits they are dedicated to delivering holistic, calculated, and high-performance financial solutions.

To support their expansion, they are seeking a high-caliber Regional Manager to take strategic, operational, and leadership ownership of their regional footprint.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Regional Leadership: Drive the regional growth strategy across health, wealth, risk, and employee benefits advisory frameworks.

Team & Practice Management: Lead, mentor, and scale teams of financial advisors and practice professionals to achieve revenue and operational benchmarks.

Regulatory Compliance & Governance: Maintain strict oversight of FSCA regulatory frameworks, FAIS compliance, and internal advisory quality standards.

Market Expansion: Expand market share in the region through strategic advisor recruitment, client retention initiatives, and channel partnerships.

Business Performance: Oversee regional P&L performance, sales targets, and operational efficiency across practice offices.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Completed Bachelors Degree (Commerce, Finance, Business Management, or equivalent).

Regulatory: Active RE5 (Regulatory Exam 5) qualification is mandatory ( RE1 is advantageous ).

Experience: Minimum 5+ years of senior management experience leading financial advisory, corporate benefits, or wealth management practice teams.

Location: Must currently reside in Gauteng or Cape Town .

Track Record: Proven ability to build, lead, and scale advisory distribution networks while maintaining regulatory standards.