Business Financial Advisor

Job Description

To provide appropriate risk and investment advice, expertise and support to clients in order to assist them in achieving their financial goals, whilst adhering to FAIS compliance requirements, within the FNB Premium advisory sales and product mandates and targets.

Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen.

As part of our talent team, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.

As a Business Financial Advisor
, you’ll be part of a team of self-motivated, sales team through the effective delivery of existing products and financial advisory solutions in the Kwa-Natal region. Successful candidate will be based in Pietermaritzburg, Richards Bay and Umhlanga Offices
.

• Achieve previously determined sales targets across the business by identifying opportunities to advise on First Rand investment and risk products
• Identify new business opportunities that impact on the industry and record and forward these leads to the appropriate product house to ensure cross sell opportunities and to strengthen client relationships
• Deliver exceptional Financial Advice to FNB Customers that exceeds customers’ expectations through proactive, innovative and appropriate solutions
• Manage new clients, personal portfolios and identify specific needs and goals in respect of financial advice
• Manage existing clients and grow portfolio through making contact with customers, generating leads and managing the growth of active customer account base to increase client base
• Ensure adherence to relevant processes and compliance to legislative and audit requirements. Manage high volume and less complex deals
• Keep up to date with own area of expertise to develop and maintain own professional knowledge base in order to provide effective support and advice

• Relevant Degree in Finance, Accounting or Investment Management (Industry Related Degree OR CFP (Certified Financial Planner) qualification)
• RE 5 (Must not be under supervision)
• +5 years’ experience in a similar environment
• Experience in writing Business Insurance policies
• Experience in sales, investment and risk acumen
• Experience with in the Financial Services Sector
• Person must not be an unrehabilitated insolvent
• In accordance with National Credit Act (NCA) candidates applying for this role will require a credit record check

• Opportunities to network and collaborate
• A challenging working environment
• Opportunities to innovate

• Strong sales and client service experience
• Ability to bring in new business and increase acquisition
• Strong credit experience and negotiation skills
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships experience(any segment)
• Strong collaboration skills
• Exposure to dealing with juristic clients
• Portfolio management experience

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

24/02/26

All appointments will be made in line with First Rand 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.