Specialist, Talent Acquisition

Company Description

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Job Description

Driving end-to-end recruitment, selection, onboarding and contracting of Financial Advisers within LAP (Liberty Advisory Partners) and driving strategic talent acquisition by leveraging industry expertise and a strong understanding of market trends and in-demand skills.

• Identify and attract New-to-Industry and experienced Financial Advisers.
• Conduct the required background checks and verify regulatory history (DOFA, MIE etc.) in alignment with compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with Branch Managers and Franchise Principals to ensures workforce strategies align with business objectives.
• Setting up and conducting Initial Selection Interviews.
• Refer adverse background checks (E.g. Debt findings) for sign-off.
• Support retention initiatives by maintaining positive engagement with advisers.
• Facilitate LawTrust registration for new Financial Advisors.
• Conduct Competency Based interviews with Branch Managers/Franchise Principals etc.
• Adopt implemented technologies and/or systems in work done, provide feedback and recommendations for improvement on issues identified, to support an integrated hiring experience in a transforming environment.
• Achieve quarterly and annual recruitment targets.
• Register successful candidates for Socialization and Orientation programmes.
• Build and maintain a long-term pipeline of Financial Advisers.
• Manage the full contracting process for successful Financial Advisers.
• Adhere to relevant Talent Acquisition data policies so that quality data is consistently and appropriately stored, used and managed in alignment with the POPI Act.
• Act as a liaison between advisers and the branch leadership team where required.
• Review and approve completed contracting documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Support and participate in Career Opportunity Presentations alongside the Branch Manager or Franchise Principal.
• Maintain confidentiality throughout recruitment discussions.
• Create and maintain data regarding the acquisition of Financial Advisers, best practices, industry benchmarks etc. so that insights may be drawn to add value to Insurance & Asset Management and SBG's hiring agenda.
• Complete all required staff compliance training within stipulated timeframes.
• Adhere to the risk and governance framework to ensure that risks are appropriately mitigated.
• Identify and utilize the most appropriate channel to source Financial Advisers, keeping in mind the talent acquisition agenda of the organization. Aim to leverage efficiencies across sourcing channels.
• Implement predetermined sourcing strategies to build pipelines of potential applicants.
• Keep abreast with trends in Financial Planning and Regulatory updates impacting advisors and the acquisition of advisers.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders (Managers/ Regional Heads, Franchise Principles and candidates), in order to maintain healthy business relationships, networks and connections.
• Promote the IAM’s value proposition to new and experienced advisers.
• Represent IAM and SBG at conferences and Industry events.
• Promote IAM and SBG's brand and recruitment values by assuming a brand ambassador role at recruitment initiatives and events.
• Promote Liberty (IAM) as an employer of choice within the financial services market.
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) to educate and inform internal stakeholders on market trends, internal processes, talent data and more.
• Provide reported feedback on the success of initiatives/deliverables and recommend improvements to enable successful hiring solutioning/execution.
• Retain an understanding of the Talent Acquisition value chain so that advice and guidance may be provided to internal stakeholders where required.

Qualifications

Type of Qualification: First Degree
Field of Study: Human Resources

Experience Required

Work Experience

3-5 years

• Experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or financial services distribution.
• Experience recruiting sales professionals or financial advisers is advantageous

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Articulating Information
• Developing Expertise
• Embracing Change
• Interpreting Data
• Meeting Timescales
• Producing Output
• Providing Insights
• Seizing Opportunities
• Taking Action
• Team Working
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

• Decision Making
• P&C Solution Marketing
• Solution Delivery
• Solution Design
• Teaming
• Workforce Insights