Client Service Officer - Banking (5 month contract)

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Role Overview:
As a Client Service Officer, you will be pivotal in delivering outstanding service across our trading and investment platforms. You will act as a key contact for traders and investors, offering guidance on stock market investments and OST’s offerings. Your role involves managing client queries, trading activities, and cross-selling bank products to enhance client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide exceptional client service by keeping abreast of all broker-serviced products.
• Execute trading and investing activities in JSE Equities, SAFEX products, OTC products, and more as per client instructions.
• Educate clients on trading and investment processes.
• Actively cross-sell and promote OST and bank products.
• Respond to client queries efficiently via telephone and JIRA.
• Coordinate with transfer secretaries for share withdrawals and portfolio management.
• Ensure adherence to policies and procedures and manage account closures.
• Maintain positive relationships with internal teams and external partners.

Key Performance Measures:

• Achieve a 90% rating on service evaluations.
• Meet cost and budget expectations.
• Deliver high client satisfaction and effective query handling.
• Generate innovative ideas and reduce operational errors.
• Comply with all regulations and enhance internal and external relationships.

Competencies Required:

• Qualifications: Matric, with a tertiary qualification or progress toward one; FAIS Accredited or studying toward FAIS accreditation.
• Knowledge: In-depth understanding of FICA, broker business, JSE Equities, SAFEX products, OTC products, and related trading instruments.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of client service experience in a broker environment.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office, fair knowledge of BDA/CCM and JIRA applications.
• Personal Skills: Excellent verbal communication, attention to detail, ability to handle pressure, and a client-centric approach.