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Regional Manager, Financial Advisory Jobs in Western Cape, Western Cape at Standard Bank
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Job Overview
Business Segment: Personal & Private Banking
Location: ZA, WC, Western Cape, Garden Route
Job Type: Full-time
Job Ref ID: 80341256A-0001
Date Posted: 6/4/2025
Job Description
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Regional Manager to lead a high-performing team of Financial Advisors within our Money Management & Advisory (MMA) division. This role is pivotal in enabling advisors to deliver client-centric, compliant, and holistic financial advisory solutions aligned with the MMA value proposition.
As Regional Manager, you will oversee the implementation of our structured six-step financial advisory process while ensuring full compliance with regulatory frameworks, including FAIS, KYC, risk, and internal governance standards. Your leadership will drive a culture of continuous development, advisory excellence, and client impact.
Key Responsibilities:
Providing strategic direction, coaching, and support to financial advisors to enhance advisory quality and service delivery.
Ensuring full compliance with all relevant regulatory and policy requirements, acting as the region’s Key Individual (KI) where applicable.
Driving the completion and ongoing tracking of all mandatory training interventions, including FAIS, product knowledge, risk and compliance certifications.
Aligning team performance with business targets while upholding best practices in financial advice and client engagement.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Commerce in Finance or a Legal Degree (NQF Level 7 or higher)
Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) designation or recognised Wealth Management certification
A minimum of 120 credits or a qualification aligned to FAIS and FSCA regulatory requirements
RE1 Certificate (Key Individual) – essential for regulatory accountability
Professional Experience
5–7 years’ experience in the financial advisory field, covering all FAIS product categories applicable to Financial/Wealth Advisers. Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, compliance, and estate advisory principles
Demonstrated success in leading a team of financial or wealth advisers, with a proven ability to drive sales performance, facilitate ongoing training, and promote professional growth, while ensuring full compliance with advisory best practices
Skilled in accompanying advisers on key client interactions, providing strategic input, and managing stakeholder relationships across internal structures (product teams, wealth management) and external entities (regulators, product providers)
Proficient in analysing regional client portfolios, identifying growth opportunities, and allocating resources effectively to meet commercial and advisory performance targets
In-depth expertise in workforce planning, portfolio allocation, and compliance oversight, ensuring all advisers meet qualification, training, and regulatory expectations (FAIS, KYC, risk, and internal policy compliance)
Additional Information
Behavioural Competencies:
Articulating Information & Providing Insights
Convincing People
Developing Expertise & Strategies
Directing People
Making Decisions
Technical Competencies:
Business Acumen (Audit)
Client Servicing
Financial Acumen
Financial Analysis
Financial Planning
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Title: Regional Manager, Financial Advisory
Company: Standard Bank
Location: Western Cape, Western Cape
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