Administrator – Financial Services | Durban
Key Responsibilities:
- Application & Instruction Processing: Complete client risk and investment application forms, submitting and processing instructions such as new business, switches, redemptions, debit order changes, and general servicing requests.
- Cut-Off & Deadline Adherence: Pay particular attention to submissions, ensuring strict adherence to product provider cut-off times and maintaining zero tolerance for overdue tasks.
- Client & Provider Liaison: Communicate regularly with clients, product providers, and assurance companies via phone and email to obtain portfolio information, statements, and tax certificates.
- Query & Complaint Management: Proactively handle queries regarding client portfolios and support the timeous resolution of client complaints.
- Meeting Preparation & File Maintenance: Prepare client meeting files, finalize and empty post-meeting files within 24 hours of meetings, and handle no-show/missed meeting files promptly.
- Database & Records Management: Update and maintain client static details on XPlan, confirm recipient email addresses on XPlan when using Outlook, and accurately save documentation into the appropriate client network folders.
- Estate Administration: Assist with the winding up of estates, including the preparation of estate packs, continuous follow-ups with relevant parties, assisting attorneys, and updating clients and beneficiaries.
- Planner Collaboration: Maintain constant interaction with Financial Planners, keeping them fully informed of all developments and updates regarding their clients.
- General Office Support: Provide reception cover and operate the switchboard as needed, and assist with function coordination when required.
Requirements:
- Broad knowledge of financial services and client services.
- Prior experience within a financial planning environment is preferable.
- Demonstrated understanding of the financial planning process.
- Expert knowledge of product providers’ policies and procedures.
- Thorough knowledge of applicable administrative policies, processes, and systems, including XPlan.
- Above-average computer literacy and IT skills, specifically with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Proficiency in navigating XPlan and client management systems.
- High degree of accuracy and rigorous attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal, written, and telephonic communication skills.
- Strong organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills with the ability to handle immense pressure and juggle multiple priorities.
- Independent and creative problem-solving capabilities, combined with sound decision-making skills.
- Strong sense of accountability with the initiative to take total ownership of tasks from start to finish.
- Ability to work effectively under minimal supervision while thriving in a collaborative team environment.
- High standard of personal punctuality, motivation, and a professional image.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a proven passion for delivering superior client service.
Application email: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdA9OLqcjor6zkRwbN1yOc1cxJLWnnPEnsqSZLy5B58hKumbQ/viewform