TRAFFIC Free State

Estate Consultant

Capital Legacy group

Job Description

  • Obtaining 10 Letters of Executorship (LOE) per month.
  • In new estates meetings, explain the estates process, timeframes and costs to families/next of kin/beneficiaries and brokers.
  • Ensure the quality of onboarding is in line with our standards as set out in the H2W and done within our business durations.
  • Communicate with families/next of kin/beneficiaries and brokers, keeping them well informed during estate onboarding.
  • Ensure that all active enquiries that will not be converted to an estate are deactivated within our business durations, and instruction sent to ECA to action.
  • Ensure that renunciations are dealt with as per our business process - telephone discussion with beneficiaries and broker, sending of terms letter and follow-ups if terms letter expires.
  • Actively drive cash shortfalls and put beneficiaries on terms, where necessary.
  • Follow up on outstanding requirements so that estate can be onboarded successfully.
  • Expanding your knowledge with regard to basic deceased estate processes.
  • Ensure that joint (EC/EP) L&D meetings are booked timeously and held with all beneficiaries once the L&D has passed QA.
  • Work effectively with teams by sharing knowledge and supporting team members.
  • Manage diary and time management effectively.
  • Work closely with Estate Practitioners and provide support when necessary.
  • Identify issues early on in the estate administration journey to mitigate risk and have acceptable control, for example of shortfalls and complaints.
What we look for in our ideal candidate Education and experience requirements
  • Matric
  • Own reliable vehicle and valid driver's licence
  • Legal, fiduciary or trust background (essential)
  • Industry-related degree or diploma (preferred)
  • Minimum 1-5 years' experience in independently managing a portfolio of estates
  • Highly organised with a outstanding level of client centricity
  • Work independently to expand knowledge, needing little management
  • Team player
Personal attributes
  • Empathetic, friendly, professional and accountable
  • Assertive yet compassionate
  • Ability to perform well under pressure.
  • Mature, confident, and resilient
  • Excellent listening and communication skills

About This Role

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Salary Benchmark
R49,463/month
R36,104 to R62,594/month
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Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
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