What will you do?
Sanlam Private Wealth is a valued member of the Sanlam Group (“the Group”). The Group offers diversified financial services and has been creating value for stakeholders since 1918.
The Group employs approximately 154,675 people globally in 42 countries with a presence in 33 countries on the African continent, India, Malaysia and selected developed markets and is held together by a shared business philosophy that encapsulates an entrepreneurial culture, traditional values, innovation, strong ties with business partners, client-centricity, solution-orientated and business responsibility. Sanlam’s business philosophy is driven by the Group acting and behaving as “One Firm”.
Sanlam Limited, the Group’s ultimate holding company, is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and the Namibian Stock Exchange, with USD 143 billion assets under management.
Since our clients are at the core of everything we do, we employ people with passion – individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial, high-energy environment.
What will make you successful in this role?
AML and Compliance Support
• Report directly to the Compliance Officer;
• Assist the Compliance Officer with onboarding of clients and conducting re-identification of clients in accordance with defined processes; and
• Maintain accurate record-keeping and ensure effective retention of records.
Office Administrative Support
Company Secretarial: Assist in ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, while upholding high standards of corporate governance; Operations: Coordinate with service providers to ensure efficient operation and administration processes; and Financial Controls: Monitor incoming client funds, facilitate fund transfers to client accounts, oversee stock transfers, compile payment and transfer documentation and assist in procuring the authorization of payments.
Wealth Administrative Support
Assist in addressing client inquiries; Review client transactions; Provide support to the Wealth Management Team; Assist in quality assurance for incoming and outgoing documents; Assist in preparing document/information packs for client meetings; and Assist in the preparation of reports.
Qualification and Experience
• Minimum of a degree in commerce/finance/accounting or equivalent professional qualification; and
• At least 2 years’ comparable experience in the financial services industry in an equivalent jurisdiction.
Knowledge and Skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Collaboration – experience in working inclusively with others / in a team context;
• Resilience – demonstrated experience in meeting deadlines under pressure;
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills; and
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and similar applications.
Personal Attributes
• Highly motivated, proactive, taking ownership of problems until they are resolved;
• Highly organized with a high level of customer focus;
• Excellent time management;
• Accuracy and detail orientated;
• Ability to perform well under pressure and show maturity, confidence and resilience in challenging environments;
• Excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills;
• Pro-active and innovative approach to work, clients and problem-solving;
• Learning agility and curiosity;
• Assertive; and
• Passionate ownership of results.
Core Competencies
Cultivates innovation - Contributing independentlyCustomer focus - Contributing independentlyDrives results - Contributing independentlyCollaborates - Contributing independentlyBeing resilient - Contributing independently
Turnaround time
The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.
To be considered for the above opportunity please upload your detailed CV on or before Friday, 13 September 2024.
Please note that if you are not contacted within two weeks after the closing date your application has been unsuccessful.
