Half-Day Compliance & Investment Administrator

About the role

This is a remote, half-day position within an established independent financial advisory and wealth management firm specialising in retirement planning. It combines regulatory compliance, investment administration and executive personal assistance, supporting operational excellence and high-level client service. The role is based in Gauteng.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain internal FAIS compliance standards, record-keeping and regulatory documentation.
• Execute investment administration, account processing and portfolio documentation across multiple linked investment service providers (LISPs).
• Liaise administratively with external life insurance companies, fund managers and discretionary investment consultancies.
• Provide personal assistance: scheduling, correspondence, meeting preparation and general office workflow.
• Carry out background checks (qualification, credit, criminal and reference) for onboarding or client requirements.

Required profile

• Proven background in financial compliance, investment administration and executive support.
• Clean background: credit, criminal and police clearance checks, and verified qualifications.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Desirable: experience in an independent financial advisory (IFA) or wealth management practice, and exposure to South African retirement planning administration.