Talent Acquisition Specialist - Financial Advisers

Talent Acquisition & Recruitment

• Drive end-to-end recruitment and selection of New-to-Industry and experienced Financial Advisers.
• Identify, attract and build a long-term pipeline of high-quality Financial Adviser talent.
• Implement predetermined sourcing strategies and leverage the most appropriate recruitment channels.
• Achieve monthly, quarterly and annual recruitment targets.
• Conduct initial selection interviews and competency-based interviews in partnership with Branch Managers and Franchise Principals.
• Manage candidate relationships throughout the recruitment journey and support a positive candidate experience.
• Participate in Career Opportunity Presentations and other recruitment initiatives.
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Screening, Compliance & Contracting

• Conduct required background checks and verify regulatory history, including DOFA and MIE requirements.
• Refer adverse background findings, including debt-related findings, for the appropriate sign-off.
• Facilitate LawTrust registration for successful new Financial Advisers.
• Register successful candidates for Pre-Contract and Induction programmes.
• Manage the full contracting process for successful candidates.
• Review and approve completed contracting documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance.
• Maintain confidentiality throughout recruitment and selection processes.
• Ensure adherence to relevant Talent Acquisition data policies and the POPI Act.
• Complete all required staff compliance training within stipulated timeframes.
• Adhere to the organisation's risk and governance framework and ensure appropriate mitigation of identified risks.

Stakeholder & Relationship Management

• Partner with Branch Managers, Franchise Principals and Regional Heads to align workforce strategies with business objectives.
• Act as a liaison between Financial Advisers and branch leadership where required.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with candidates and internal stakeholders.
• Support retention initiatives through proactive and positive engagement with advisers.
• Promote the IAM value proposition to both New-to-Industry and experienced Financial Advisers.
• Act as a Talent Acquisition subject matter expert, providing stakeholders with insights on market trends, internal processes, talent data and recruitment practices.

Market Intelligence & Talent Insights

• Maintain relevant data on Financial Adviser acquisition, industry benchmarks, best practices and market trends.
• Keep abreast of trends in Financial Planning and regulatory developments affecting Financial Advisers and their acquisition.
• Interpret talent data and market intelligence to provide meaningful insights to the business.
• Provide feedback on the success of recruitment initiatives and recommend improvements to hiring solutions and execution.
• Identify opportunities to improve sourcing efficiency and optimise recruitment channels.
• Retain a strong understanding of the complete Talent Acquisition value chain to provide informed advice and guidance to stakeholders.

Technology, Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Adopt and effectively utilise implemented Talent Acquisition technologies and systems.
• Provide feedback and recommendations on system or process issues to support an integrated and effective hiring experience.
• Embrace a transforming environment by identifying opportunities to improve recruitment processes, candidate experience and delivery outcomes.