Our client with national footprint requires a Para-planner. Your :
Education :
- A financial qualification is essential (e.g. B Com finance, accounting, investment management)
- A Post Graduate diploma in Financial Planning (CFP) would be beneficial
Experience Required :
NoneSkills :
Excellent report writing skills (written communication skills)Proficient in Afrikaans and English, both written and verbal communicationAttention to detail / accuracyAnalytical / technicalKnowledge of Investment products and taxKnowledge :
Proficient on Microsoft Windows (advanced level in Excel)Building financial models in ExcelMorningstar, Moneymate, Spotlight Investor, Futuresight, Portfolio tools provided by Asset Management Companies (Financial tools)will enable you to fulfill the following duties :
Responsibilities :
Consolidate and summarize all policies & investmentsMake necessary projectionsHighlight different tax implicationsPrepare the necessary cash flows to ensure sustainability of incomeIdentify the appropriate investment vehicle and structureIdentify the client’s capital & income needs in the event of death / disability / severe illness / retirementDetermine capital / income shortfallsAnalyze & compare various local & offshore unit trust funds (CIS). Obtain & provide performance graphs, asset allocation, risk & return scatterplots, risk correlation tables etc.People :
Liaise closely with all stakeholders (i.e. Wealth Planners / Financial Advisors, External brokers, Investment Consultants from Life and Asset Management Companies)Administration :
Advise Wealth Planners on where to invest, and tax implicationsDrafting of reports including cash flow, asset allocations and adding annexures as per instructions from the Wealth PlannerProvide additional assistance to the Wealth Planners after presentation of the report, when necessaryResearch investment portfolios and investment performanceProvide recommendations on various products and investment structuresTrack relevant legislation and keep up to date on investment solutionsAdhoc risk cover reporting (if required by Wealth Planner)Analysis on investment (i.e. unit trusts, shares etc)Process :
3 Business days lead time in preparation of investment reports / proposals for Financial Advisors