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About the role

SATIC is a delivery centre serving UK PwC and is an independent member of the PwC international network of firms. By joining SATIC and being based in South Africa, you will be part of the PwC Legal UK team located in London, Birmingham and Manchester. You will be working on project-based assignments, specialist legal advice and ongoing general counsel support.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the legal team based in one of our state of the art facilities in South Africa. We are looking for Newly Qualified to 3-4 years PQE South African admitted lawyers at Senior Associate level with a financial services and transactional background to join this busy, friendly team.

We are looking for a talented and ambitious individual with a passion for client service. We are experiencing significant growth in our practice largely due to our ability to harness new technology to deliver better services, faster.

This is the ideal environment for an individual who wants to be part of the future of legal services and solve real business problems.

You will join as a Senior Associate and contribute to the team’s expansion. The role includes:

• Drafting, negotiating, reviewing and assessing a wide range of financial services legal documents including loan agreements (bilateral and syndicated), security, ancillary and CP documents.
• Providing lending SME and applying market/industry knowledge of lending transactions as part of wider PwC engagements.
• Knowledge-sharing and providing training and tailored lending Subject Matter Expertise support to colleagues in other parts of the PwC network.
• Supporting clients in the negotiation and execution of a range of lending transactions and developing contract negotiation playbooks for clients.
• Supporting clients to leverage technology enabled workflows to support contract preparation, negotiation and execution. Business development, including over time building a network of referrers within PwC as well as developing direct client relationships.

• Qualified and admitted attorney in South Africa or equivalent common law jurisdiction.
• Excellent academic background. Experience of negotiating loan agreements and advising on lending and security-related transactional matters, either as an in-house lending lawyer at a bank or other financial institution or at a leading law firm.
• Good working knowledge of LMA documentation and current market practice.
• Experience in drafting, negotiating, reviewing and assessing a wide range of financial services legal documents including loan agreements (bilateral and syndicated), security, ancillary and CP documents.
• Strong knowledge of the financial services regulatory space as it impacts on banks, insurers, funds, asset managers and other financial institutions.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to use initiative and a willingness to embrace innovation and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team as and when required.
• Ability to harness new technology to deliver better services, faster.
• Ability to lead, coach and manage junior team members and provide quality assurance and control.

• Excellent communication skills and a positive “can do” attitude - ability to achieve goals through teamwork, direct and indirect influence and collaboration. Primarily a team player but also able to work under own initiative. Clear, articulate and confident in written and verbal communication skills.
• Good technical legal skills. Expertise in drafting, reviewing and redlining.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and to thrive in a fast-paced environment;
• A keen ability to learn in a fast moving, innovative and technology enabled environment and a desire to be part of the movement to modernise the in-house delivery of legal services and advance the New Law Services practice.
• Knowledge of or previous experience in the managed legal services industry or of working as an in-house legal counsel would be advantageous and looked on favourably. The successful candidate will be working with lawyers across the other UK offices and will be occasionally required to travel between offices.

• PowerPoint presentation skills
• Strong IT skills. (Office or 356)
• CLM skills

You will be upskilled to handle transactions governed by the laws of England and Wales through comprehensive training in the ways of working in delivering financial services work.

The successful candidate(s) will be energetic, enthusiastic and keen to embrace the challenge of turning their hand to many different types of financial services work.

Description:

The Group is looking for a graduate with minimal work experience to join Santova Financial Services in our Umhlanga Office. This oppportunity will facilitate practical hands-on experience as well as an in-depth exposure to all facets of short-term insurance focusing on niche as well as general markets and select candidates may also participate in the Company's development of new financial services products.

The primary objective of this opportunityis to develop entrepreneurialindividuals who will be capable of growing the business through innovative solutions and strategic customer engagement.

This opportunity offers significant long-term career prospects , with progression and opportunities directly tied to individual performance and initiative .

Strategic Focus Areas

• Domestic underwriting and claims handling
• Commercial underwriting and claims handling
• Comprehensive understanding of the various policy wordings for the products that are being marketed to clients
• Focusing on the importance of customer relationships and customer service
• Becoming an accredited representative in accordance to FAIS Law Legislation to market, manage and advise on domestic, commercial, corporate and specialist insurance
• Exposure to information systems, business intelligence, data analysis and client report writing
• Professional client engagement offering comprehensive and tailor-made insurance solutions underwritten by highly regarded national and international insurers for total peace of mind
• Developing risk solutions ranging from captive insurance products, profit share facilities, risk transfer and risk management programs to self-insurance funded facilities
• Participation in developing new solutions within the overall Santova Group globally

Pre-requisites

• High-Calibre Candidate
  An exceptional individual who demonstrates the potential to perform well above average in a fast-paced, professional environment.
• Relevant Academic Background
  A completed university degree, ideally including a subject related to finance, financial services, economics, or risk management.
• Early Career Stage
  No more than two years of full-time working experience, ensuring alignment with the early-career nature of the opportunity.

Key Abilities and Attributes

• Leadership Potential
  Demonstrates strong leadership qualities with the ability to inspire, influence, and guide others effectively.
• Self-Motivated & Goal-Oriented
  Driven by continuous personal growth and a strong desire to achieve excellence.
• Effective Communication & Interpersonal Skills
  Naturally outgoing and confident, with the ability to engage effectively across diverse teams and client interactions.
• Analytical & Innovative Thinking
  Strong problem-solving abilities, entrepreneurial mindset, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Technologically Proficient
  Comfortable with digital tools and platforms, with proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

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Our client in the financial services industry is urgently seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Marketing Manager to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in all aspects of marketing and a proven track record of building brand awareness, driving community engagement, enhancing staff engagement and achieving revenue growth. This pivotal role leads a young, dynamic team to plan and execute strategic, cross-functional marketing to drive growth and strengthen market share. Responsibilities:

• Lead brand strategy by covering revenue projects, awareness, culture, events and complaint reduction.
• Develop and execute integrated marketing plans; create impactful campaigns and materials that reinforce brand values, tracking trends and competitors to stay relevant.
• Drive community engagement, build strong relationships and responsive two-way communication through events, webinars, partnerships and social media,
• Boost staff engagement with HR via internal campaigns, culture initiatives and regular events, workshops & training.
• Deliver revenue growth through data-driven lead generation and acquisition, partnering with sales on targeted campaigns and optimising performance for ROI.

• A qualification in Marketing, Business or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in marketing, preferably within the financial services industry.
• Proven experience in brand building, community engagement & driving revenue growth.
• Experience in copywriting is advantageous.
• Excellent proficiency in MS Office, digital marketing tools and platforms.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data to make informed decisions.
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Creative thinker with the ability to develop innovative marketing strategies.
• Detail-oriented planner and collaborator with strong data analysis skills and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues quickly.

Overview

We are partnering with our client in the search for a Client Relationship Assistant to join their team based in Umhlanga Rocks. The ideal candidate will have proven experience within the wealth management environment, with strong attention to detail, confidence, and a professional yet personable approach. The role requires efficiency, proactivity, and the ability to build strong client relationships while supporting the wider team’s success.

• Serve all existing private clients allocated to the Wealth Team’s client book as the primary point of contact.
• Provide first-class service to clients, maintaining and increasing market share in Funds Under Management and fostering trust and goodwill by understanding client needs and offering appropriate products and services.
• Follow up on and close appointments from qualified leads to enable Wealth Specialists to engage with clients and sign new business.
• Contact allocated qualified leads and set up and close appointments with potential clients for the Wealth Specialist.
• Attend to all existing client queries and requests promptly and professionally, delivering high levels of service.
• Handle, maintain and track all leads for the Wealth Specialist team to ensure timely contact and follow-up in line with company timelines.
• Maintain reconciliation and submission of the Wealth Specialist team’s daily recon template and daily figures.
• Liaise with all clients allocated to the Wealth Specialist team per company guidelines.
• Utilise the Company CRM package fully and accurately.
• Arrange and confirm appointments for the Wealth Specialist and ensure correct paperwork for all set appointments and reviews.
• Check deal packs, cover schedules and will applications submitted by Wealth Specialists for completeness before submission to the Regional Administration Manager for final checking.
• Assist in fulfilling any outstanding requirements to complete deals.
• Understand all Company products to answer client queries effectively.
• Ensure compliance with Financial Services Board regulations and the FAIS Act in all new business administration and when handling terminations and complaints, always treating clients fairly.

• Tertiary qualification (3-year degree) in a finance/commerce related field.
• 3-5 years’ experience in financial services with emphasis on investments, including sales, needs analysis, financial planning and estates planning.
• Valid driver’s license.

• 5+ years’ experience in the industry.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning or studying toward the qualification.
• Written and passed the Representative (RE5) exam.

• Solid understanding of investment and fiduciary services in the marketplace.
• Ability to learn quickly and understand the client’s business model and product offerings within the Group.
• Aware of competitor activities and offerings.
• Computer literate and technologically savvy.

• Salary: R15 000 - R20 000 basic + Monthly bonus

Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa