Our client a leading Asset Manager is recruiting for a Wealth Local Product & Platform Specialist who will be accountable for the design, ongoing management and implementation of the company's local product solutions, pricing and platform capabilities.
Target market includes South African affluent and High Net-worth investors and independent and tied financial advisers.
Responsibilities: Product: Design and ongoing management of the company's local platform product solutions set, that can support clients and advisers in achieving their goals and that are future-fit from a business perspective. Design and ongoing management of the company's local platform capability solutions set, that can support clients and advisers across all advice segments. Ongoing review of products and platform capabilities to ensure regulatory compliance and competitiveness in relevant markets. Consider solutions holistically from a regulatory, compliance and financial perspective and understand the impact on various areas of the business. Core role in the ongoing review of products and platform capabilities to ensure regulatory compliance and competitiveness in relevant markets. Content specialist of product and platform-related aspects for marketing material, digital material, thought-leadership in the industry. Content specialist of internal client and adviser documentation including Terms and Conditions, statements, client letters etc. Stay abreast of local and global trends, research and analysis to timeously identify opportunities in the market to develop new products, capabilities, new areas of growth or to streamline existing product offerings. Assist in implementing the strategic initiatives of the business. Keep updated on the state of competitor products and pricing models. Monitor the experience of existing solutions as an early indicator of success / warning of changes required. Provide input into analysis and business insights. Present solutions and proposals to governance forums including the product management committee, Manco, Excos, as required. Engage with clients in a client centric manner (Client Services): Provide authoritative expertise to clients and internal and external stakeholders. Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Make recommendations to improve client service and fair treatment of clients within area of responsibility. Participate and contribute to a culture which builds rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback and provides exceptional client service. Self-management and teamwork (People): Develop and maintain productive and collaborative working relationships with peers, financial advisers clients and stakeholders. Positively influence and participate in change initiatives. Continuously develop own expertise in terms of professional, industry and legislation knowledge. Contribute to continuous innovation through the development, sharing and implementation of new ideas. Take ownership for driving career development. Effectively manage time and ensure optimal productivity. Ensure technical product and legislative knowledge is always current in order to propose the most relevant and innovative client solutions and comply with governance requirements. Be self-confident, self-motivated and relentlessly pursue targets and goals. Contribute to financial controls and planning (Finance). Identify solutions to enhance cost effectiveness and increase operational efficiency. Provide input into the risk identification processes and communicate recommendations in the appropriate forum. Competencies: Business Acumen: Experience and in-depth knowledge of the LISP (platform) industry, including regulatory landscape, products, pricing etc. Understands how the business operates, what the key issues and risks are that drive business success and how they impact on the commercial viability of potential ventures and the profitability of the Group. Drive a sense of urgency, focus, accountability, agility and execution to deliver business results. Collaboration - prioritises the business interests of the company's holdings and invests in the success of the group by aligning effort across divisions. Persuades, convinces, influences and inspires others, both within the company's holdings and externally to win support, loyalty and gain commitment to the purpose of the organization. Manages self and relationships with others effectively, deals with ambiguity uncertainty, and pressure, and provides perspective in difficult situations. Qualifications: BCom or related degree. Experience: More than 5 years of experience in financial services with at least 3 years' experience in an investment product development or platform-related role. Knowledge: Ability to interrogate, balance the varying view of stakeholders and think critically. Ability to work with cross-functional teams is critical.
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