Independent Financial Advisor Job Vacancy in Nairobi Kenya

Position: Independent Financial Advisor

Location: Nairobi

Our client a financial investment firm whose core business is Offshore Financial Planning and Service provision for Investment on behalf of global well-regulated financial institutions is looking for an Independent Financial Advisor.

This position is the equivalent of a Relationship Manager in the banking industry and the successful candidate will be responsible for providing offshore investment solutions to local clients based on a thorough “Personal Financial Analysis” of each individual client.

Key Responsibilities

•     Provide specialist investment advice to clients and to meet clients’ desired risk/investment performance requirements
•     Understand client risk appetite, investment preference and return expectations through consultation with Client Advisor and in direct client meetings
•     Provide Portfolio analysis and liaise with clients on own portfolio to feedback on portfolio performance and seek opportunity to cross-sell and deepen wallet share
•     Research and investigate available investment opportunities to determine whether they fit into financial plans
•     Analyze financial information obtained from clients to determine strategies for meeting clients' financial objectives
•     Review clients' accounts and plans regularly to determine whether life changes, economic changes, or financial performance indicate a need for plan reassessment
•     Provide timely analysis of market and product information
•     Review client investment portfolios on an annual basis
•     Educate Client Advisors on new product ideas

Qualifications and Experience

This aggressive / challenging sales role requires a vital mix of strong sales and analytical skills including;

•     A minimum 2-3 years’ sales experience in financial services (preferably with Wealth management / Investment products)
•     Ability to understand products and markets that are highly fluid and technical
•     A good understanding of offshore investment products and the inherent risks
•     Strong analytical and research skills
•     Knowledge of offshore Markets and competitive environments
•     Excellent interpersonal and networking skills, internally and externally

To apply, send your CV only to recruit@flexi-personnel.com before Friday 14th Sept 2012.

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