Job Description

Futureworld works with large organizations to build game-changing new businesses. We are currently recruiting for

Financial Advisors qualified in short and/or long term products

to work at a soon to launch insurtech business that we are building in partnership with a leading media company. Note that this role will be employed directly by this new business, not Futureworld.


We are building a digital insurance brokerage that provides South Africans with the personalized advice you need, without the spam - it's not just about the lowest price! We combine technology with human advisors to offer upper-middle and affluent South African consumers transparent and personalized processes that help them understand, compare, purchase, and manage financial products.


Backed by one of SA's largest media companies, this is a well-funded early-stage venture, with a serious competitive advantage and potential for scale. Launching in the second half of 2025, this is an exciting opportunity to form part of the team building a disruptive new business.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our business is advice. Our team of Financial Advisors serve as trusted partners to our clients - we provide personalized insurance advice and always have our client's best interest in mind. The successful candidate should have a strong track record as a financial advisor, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced digital environment.


We will provide our advisors with a strong marketing capability and pool of leads, the tools they need to convert leads through a seamless sales experience, access to a portfolio of products from leading insurers, recommendations and tools to help advisors provide personalized advice, and a platform to manage business and relationships, digitally.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Provide stellar advice to clients, build and maintain strong client relationships, and manage a book of business. Generate and convert leads through your own network and allocated leads to grow your book of business. Upsell and cross sell products through various verticles by offering wholistic financial advice Build and maintain strong client relationships - our promise is that we'll handle the hard stuff for you. This means the highest level of attention and care for client experience is critical. Collaborating with our digital team to enhance our online services and tools. Build relationships with financial services partners, to ensure that advisors are up to date on the latest tools and training for our portfolio of products. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards. Provide input to financial education content and tools.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Relevant qualification and 2+ years of experience as a financial advisor, including long-term insurance and investments and/or short-term insurance products. Completed FAIS recognised qualification with 120 credits. Highly motivated and target-oriented, with a passion for achieving and exceeding sales goals. Relevant regulatory (RE) examinations completed. Completed Class of Business for relevant categories. FAIS "fit and proper" based on DOFA date Completed the recognized FSCA supervision period and signed off by KI. Committed to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and compliance. Professional individual with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience is relationship building and ability to negotiate and influence. Strong teamplayer. Good understanding and experience in the financial services industry. Entrepreneurial mindset and experience in client service and business development would be an advantage.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

Competitive base salary, commission, and benefits. This role is based in Gauteng, with flexible working arrangements. A supportive and inclusive work environment. * Opportunity to be a part of a startup from the ground up and make a significant impact on its success.