Senior Consultant

NBC Holdings is a leading force in the South African employee benefits arena, providing a comprehensive range of employee benefits, products and services to our valued clients.

We are looking for a Dynamic Senior Consultant that will be responsible for efficiently and effectively managing a portfolio of funds, ensuring compliance with quality, time and standards. Driving business development initiatives and contributing to the overall profitability of the organisation. This role requires a strong focus on client satisfaction, business retention, and strategic engagement with key stakeholders, including trade unions and employer representatives.

Key Outputs:

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  Demonstrate business understanding:
• Gain extensive knowledge of NBC’s products and services to effectively drive revenue growth and business retention
• Demonstrate an understanding of the role of consultant
• Develop a new business strategy, including a targeted client acquisition list with specific timelines, and submit a progress report each month
• Meet the annual new business target of increasing membership under administration per annum

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  Plan and prepare for fund meeting:
• Prepare for and facilitate Trustee meetings
• Compile Trustee meeting agenda packs
• Arrangement and facilitation of pre-meetings with relevant departments

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  Assist in compiling financial information:
• Preparation of financial information for Year End i.e. timeous delivery and accuracy of checklist
• Prepare fund budgets

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  Co-ordinate Trustee Meeting logistics:
• Attend Trustee meetings and compile minutes
• Action queries arising from meetings

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  Provide service to clients:
• Co-ordinate service delivery to clients
• Facilitate communication with clients regarding Trustee Elections, Member communication, Fund Letters and conduct presentations to members/trustees
• Action Section 14 transfers
• Co-ordinate and facilitate Trustee training
• Monitor compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and bodies in line with client SLAs and NBC

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  Experience:
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in consulting, employee benefits, or financial services
• Strong understanding of fund administration, employee benefits, and financial regulations
• Experience in business development, client relationship management, and stakeholder engagement
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• In-depth knowledge of investments relating to the funds

Qualifications:

• A relevant Diploma or NQF 6 Qualification (further studies are advantageous)
• FAIS Compliant with RE5 completed

Skills & Behavioural attributes:

• Strong customer service orientation
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills
• Strong organisational and time management capabilities
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ethical, professional, and results-driven mindset