Investment advisor

Function

As an investment adviser, you will support existing and new clients in building their wealth.

You:

• advises clients on their investment options;
• manages and monitors existing investment relationships;
• analyses clients’ financial situations, objectives and needs;
• explains investment solutions in an easy-to-understand way;
• maintains active contact with existing customers;
• builds new customer relationships;
• takes the initiative to contact customers again;
• closely monitors the portfolio and the agreements made;
• works alongside other colleagues in the investments and insurance departments;
• will eventually have the opportunity to take on a leadership role within the team as well.

So you won’t just be taking on an existing portfolio. You’ll also be expected to be bold enough to build new relationships and take the initiative yourself.

Profile

For this role, we are specifically looking for someone who already has experience in investments. Clients expect an adviser who is knowledgeable and can immediately inspire confidence.

• You have relevant experience in investments or wealth management.
• You have a sound understanding of investment products.
• You know what you’re talking about and can explain complex subjects clearly.
• You have a commercial mindset and actively seek out new opportunities.
• You enjoy building long-term relationships with customers.
• You take the initiative and don’t just wait for customers to get in touch.
• You work accurately and in an organised way.
• You’re enterprising and can see yourself potentially leading a team in the future.
• You’re a real team player and would fit in well within a family-oriented culture.

Organisation

You will be based in Veurne, where you will be part of a small team. At present, the investment activities are mainly handled by the director. That is why they are looking for someone who, in due course, can share a large part of this responsibility.

The office is part of a family-run group that operates from various branches in the Westhoek region. The organisation combines insurance, banking services, loans and investments, and has strong ties with both private and business clients.

The corporate culture is clear: keep going, stay positive and take the initiative. There are no individual KPIs. Providing clients with good support and building long-term relationships are the top priorities.

Offer

• A full-time role; a 4/5ths position is negotiable.
• 37.5 hours per week.
• Flexible working hours.
• 20 days’ leave + bank holidays.
• €8 meal vouchers.
• Group insurance, paid for in full by the employer.
• €190 net remuneration for investment/commercial roles.
• Cafeteria plan.
• Eco-vouchers.
• Take time off in lieu of overtime or have it paid out.
• Opportunity to progress to a managerial role in the long term.
• A warm, family-like working environment with annual and informal team activities.
• Regular extra activities, such as a summer drinks party and a Christmas drinks party.
• Annual team-building events, lunchtime walks, etc.

Are you the investment adviser we’re looking for? Then apply now!