POSITION OVERVIEW
Must be able to FLUENTLY Read, Write and Speak BOTH English and Afrikaans (REQUIREMENT)
If you have NOT worked in the Financial Services Industry - Do not apply
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
· NON negotiable – Must be able to speak, read and write Afrikaans and English
- Minimum Grade 12.
- Relevant administrative experience within the financial services industry.
- Experience with Glacier and/or Sanlam PRODUCTS and SYSTEMS will be advantageous.
- Understanding of investment, retirement, and risk products.
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Strong administrative and organizational skills within the Financial Sector space
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines.
Our Bluestar is seeking a highly organised, detail-oriented, and proactive Glacier and Sanlam Risk & Investment Administrator to join our growing financial planning practice.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive administrative support relating to Glacier investments, Sanlam risk products, retirement planning solutions, client servicing, and advisor support. The role requires a strong sense of urgency, excellent attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and a commitment to delivering exceptional client service.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Investment Administration
- Processing new investment applications.
- Processing additional investments, switches, withdrawals, and transfers.
- Assisting with Retirement Annuity, Preservation Fund, Living Annuity, and Endowment administration.
- Preparing investment review documentation.
- Obtaining and providing client investment statements.
- Assisting with Glacier fee renegotiations.
- Following up on outstanding requirements and servicing requests.
- Tracking and managing investment cases through to completion.
- Maintaining accurate client records and electronic filing systems.
Risk Administration
- Processing risk applications, amendments, increases, reductions, and cancellations.
- Obtaining quotations and preparing comparison reports.
- Following up on underwriting requirements.
- Liaising with clients, advisors, underwriters, and service providers.
- Managing policy servicing requests and amendments.
- Assisting with claims administration and follow-up.
Client and Advisor Support
- Scheduling and coordinating client appointments.
- Preparing client files and documentation before meetings.
- Obtaining outstanding FICA and compliance documentation.
- Capturing and updating client information on Sanfin and internal systems.
- Assisting advisors with day-to-day administrative requirements.
- Managing client follow-ups and service requests.
- Providing professional telephonic and email support to clients.
Compliance and Administration
- Ensuring compliance requirements are met and maintained.
- Scanning, uploading, and filing client documentation.
- Maintaining accurate client records.
- Assisting with seminar and client event administration.
- Preparing workflow and progress reports as required.
- Ensuring all allocated tasks are attended to within required turnaround times.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Strong attention to detail.
- High level of professionalism.
- Sense of urgency and accountability.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
- Client-centric approach.
- Reliable, disciplined, and organised.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
- All client queries, follow-ups, and administrative requests to be attended to within 24 hours.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining accuracy.
- Consistent delivery of high-quality work within required turnaround times.
- Strong ownership of tasks from initiation through to completion.
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment and support advisors proactively.
REMUNERATION
Market-related and dependent on experience and qualifications.
APPLICATIONS: [email protected]
Interested candidates should submit their CV together with a brief motivation outlining their relevant Glacier, Sanlam, risk, and investment administration experience.
Pay: Up to R20 000,00 per month
Experience:
- Financial Services Industry (not accounting and payroll): 1 year (Required)
Language:
- English AND Afrikaans (Required)
Work Location: In person
