Operating within an established independent financial advisory and wealth management environment specialising in retirement planning, this remote half-day, multi-faceted role provides critical regulatory compliance, investment administration, and executive personal assistance support. Designed to uphold rigorous standards of stewardship and ethics, the position underpins operational excellence and high-level client service delivery.
The role involves managing essential FAIS compliance processes, maintaining accuracy across multi-platform investment portfolios, and delivering comprehensive administrative and diary support to support business workflows.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee and maintain internal FAIS compliance standards, record-keeping, and regulatory documentation to ensure alignment with governing bodies.
Execute accurate investment administration, account processing, and portfolio documentation across multiple linked investment service providers (LISPs).
Facilitate administrative liaison with external life insurance companies, fund managers, and discretionary investment consultancies.
Provide direct personal assistance, managing scheduling, correspondence, meeting preparation, and general office workflow.
Conduct background verification requirements including qualification, credit, criminal, and reference checks as part of onboarding or client requirements.
Requirements
Essential Requirements
Proven background handling financial compliance, investment administration, and executive support functions.
Clean background check history, including credit, criminal, police clearance, and qualification authenticity checks.
Valid driver's licence.
Desirable Requirements
Experience gained within an independent financial advisory (IFA) or wealth management practice.
Specialised exposure to South African retirement planning administrative processes.