If you are an analytically minded, with a solid understanding of financial planning and has worked with Independent Financial Advisors before, this may be the role for you. Your BCom degree in a related field, as well as a keen interest in investments, financial planning and the economy, coupled with a healthy measure of people influencing, may be ideal for this opportunity in an Investments Advisory consultancy.The incumbent will play a pivotal role in growing the business by expanding the network of independent advisors who subscribe to the investment proposition offered by the company. He/she will ensure that existing advisor clients have a great experience in dealing with Amity through effective communication, consistent delivery of the designed service model, delivering training initiatives, and providing support to advisors in building their financial advice businesses and delivering their investment proposition to clients. ResponsibilitiesGrow the network of independent financial advisors who subscribe to the client's investment propositionManage the relationship with existing advisor clients by implementing the client's service modelDevelop and deliver a communication strategy and content to advisers, prospective advisor clients and the end clientProvide support to the network of advisors and their clientsProvide training to advisors on outcomes-based investment solutions, tools and investment planning propositionEnhancing the value and service propositionDevelop marketing initiatives to build the company's brandCollate and maintain business development reports and databasesPlan and co-ordinate advisor and client eventsAssist with ad-hoc presentations to financial advisors and clients who request a spokesperson from the client.Provide para-planning support to advisors on an ad-hoc basisKeep up to date with all aspects of the financial advice, collective Investment and LISP industry – including the regulatory environment.Research and be familiar with competitor products in the industry to position the client's solutions appropriately with advisors/clients.Record and report back to management regarding the delivery of the service model i.e. client interactions and meetings. Minimum requirements:B.Com in investments, economics, business sciences or relatedCFP would be advantageousFully bilingual in English and Afrikaans5+ years' experience in the Financial Services industry, which should include significant engagement with Independent AdvisorsAfrikaans and English proficiencyBasic understanding of: Investment management theory and principlesInvestment analysis and valuationPortfolio constructionAsset classesCollective Investment schemesInvestment ProductsInvestment PlanningThe financial advice industryPractice ManagementThe regulatory environment for financial servicesEntrepreneurial mindset with skills to do brand building