Wealth Planner

Status Staffing; Durban; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Status Staffing is seeking an experienced Private Client Wealth Manager to join their team in Durban. The ideal candidate will have 5–10 years of experience in wealth management and a thorough understanding of financial and estate planning.

This role involves acquiring new clients, servicing existing high-net-worth clients, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Successful candidates should hold relevant qualifications and demonstrate strong communication skills in both English and Afrikaans.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years’ experience as a Private Client Wealth Manager.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and tech-savvy.
• Valid driver’s license and fluent in English and Afrikaans.

Responsibilities

• Acquire new private clients and manage their lump sum investments.
• Develop a pipeline of new business from professional networks.
• Service existing clients according to company standards.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Private Client Wealth Management

Investment Advisory

Financial Planning

Estate Planning

Microsoft Office

Communication Skills

Education

BCom or equivalent

Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning

Grade 12 (Matric)

Job description

A recent professional profile photo is to accompany your application.

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Permanent

SECTOR

Finance / Procurement

BASIC SALARY

Market related

START DATE

A.S.A.P

REQUIREMENTS

• 5–10 years’ experience as a Private Client Wealth Manager.
• 2–5 years’ experience in high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth investment advisory and planning, financial planning, and estate planning.
• Computer literate and technologically savvy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Grade 12 (Matric).
• Recognized tertiary qualification in a finance-related field, such as a BCom, BBusSc, or a Wealth Management/Investment Management qualification.
• A completed Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning would be advantageous. Candidates currently completing the qualification will also be considered.
• Successfully completed the Representative (RE5) examination and currently registered on an FSP license as a Representative providing advice and intermediary services.
• Registered on an FSP license for relevant product categories (may be under supervision for selected sub-categories).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Fluent verbal and written communication skills in English and Afrikaans.
• Additional qualifications such as RE5, FSP accreditation, and a Diploma in Financial Planning will be advantageous.

DUTIES

• Acquisition of new private clients and their lump sum investments into the company’s PSP and/or fund products, resulting in an increase in funds under management (FUM) for the company and the Wealth Planner’s book.
• Development of a pipeline of new business from the company’s lifestyle and professional networks, as well as through direct and organic business opportunities.
• Servicing existing private clients in line with the company’s high standards of service within the private wealth industry.
• Ensuring full compliance with the company’s regulatory requirements, including adherence to FSCA regulations, and maintaining accurate and compliant client documentation—particularly Records of Advice—while upholding the principles of Treating Customers Fairly (TCF).

HOURS

• Monday to Friday: 08:00 – 17:00