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Financial Consultant
Great Eastern Financial Advisers Private Limited (GEFA)
Location: Singapore | On-site
Employment Type: Full-time
Eligibility: Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents only
Company Description
Great Eastern Financial Advisers (GEFA), officially launched in 2011, is one of Singapore’s established financial advisory firms.
As a wholly owned subsidiary of Great Eastern Holdings and part of the OCBC Group, GEFA combines the expertise and resources of an established financial services group with a comprehensive financial advisory platform.
Through access to a broad range of insurance and investment solutions, we are committed to providing professional and tailored financial advice to help individuals and families achieve their financial goals.
Build a Career with Long-Term Potential
A career should offer more than your next paycheck. It should give you the opportunity to develop professionally, build valuable skills and create meaningful long-term progression.
We are looking for Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents who want to build a professional career in financial advisory and are prepared to grow through structured training, mentorship and practical experience.
This opportunity may be particularly suitable for:
* Fresh graduates looking for a career platform where performance, learning and personal growth are recognised.
* Mid-career professionals considering a career transition and seeking greater autonomy, income potential and long-term progression.
* Individuals who enjoy working with people and want their work to have a meaningful impact on clients and families.
* Aspiring leaders who are interested in developing towards future management responsibilities.
Prior financial advisory experience is not essential. More importantly, we look for the right attitude, professionalism and willingness to learn.
Role Description
As a Financial Consultant, you will be trained and developed to:
* Understand clients’ financial needs, priorities and long-term goals.
* Provide holistic financial planning across protection, wealth accumulation, retirement and legacy planning.
* Develop appropriate financial strategies based on clients’ circumstances and objectives.
* Build and maintain trusted, long-term client relationships.
* Conduct regular financial reviews and provide ongoing advisory support.
* Develop knowledge in financial planning, investments and portfolio management.
* Participate in structured training, coaching and professional development.
* Build your own professional practice and, where suitable, progress towards specialist or management roles.
This is a professional advisory role focused on developing long-term client relationships and providing responsible financial advice.
Who We Are Looking For
Fresh Graduates
We welcome Singapore Citizen and Singapore Permanent Resident graduates from different academic disciplines who:
* Want to build a professional career rather than simply take on their next job.
* Have a strong learning attitude and good work ethic.
* Are willing to be trained, coached and challenged.
* Enjoy interacting and building relationships with people.
* Are motivated by personal development and career progression.
Mid-Career Professionals
We welcome Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents with experience in areas such as banking, sales, operations, engineering, education, customer service, human resources and other professional sectors.
This opportunity may appeal to you if you are seeking:
* Greater ownership of your career development.
* Performance-based income potential.
* An opportunity to apply your existing professional and people skills in a new industry.
* A structured pathway towards leadership and management.
* Work that allows you to build meaningful, long-term client relationships.
What We Value
We are looking for individuals who demonstrate:
* Integrity and professionalism.
* Discipline and personal accountability.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
* A willingness to learn and continuously improve.
* Resilience and a positive attitude towards challenges.
* A genuine interest in helping people make better financial decisions.
* Commitment to building a sustainable, long-term career.
Training and Development
You will be supported through:
* A structured 90-day onboarding and development programme.
* One-to-one mentorship and coaching.
* Professional financial advisory and planning training.
* Communication, client engagement and relationship-building development.
* Support towards the relevant licensing and regulatory requirements.
* Guidance in personal branding, marketing and practice development.
* Ongoing coaching and professional development as your career progresses.
You will not be expected to figure everything out on your own. The objective is to provide a structured environment where you can progressively build the knowledge, confidence and capabilities required for the profession.
Career and Rewards
This career provides opportunities for:
* Performance-based income and incentives.
* Long-term recurring income potential.
* Professional recognition and incentive programmes.
* Local and overseas conventions, subject to qualification.
* An outcome-focused working structure.
* Career progression into senior advisory, specialist and management roles.
* Leadership development opportunities for suitable high performers.
As this is a performance-based profession, success requires consistent effort, discipline, resilience and a willingness to develop.
Qualifications
* Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident.
* Strong interest in financial planning, wealth management, retirement planning and/or investments.
* Good communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to understand clients’ needs and develop appropriate financial strategies.
* Self-motivated, responsible and willing to learn.
* Comfortable working in a performance-driven environment.
* Previous experience in financial services, banking, client servicing, sales or a related field is advantageous but not essential.
* Candidates must meet the applicable regulatory and licensing requirements for financial advisory representatives in Singapore.
Explore This Career Opportunity
If you are a Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident looking for a career where your professional development, performance and long-term progression can grow together, we welcome your application.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an initial career discussion to better understand your background and career aspirations, while giving you the opportunity to learn more about the role, development programme, expectations and career progression.
Apply through LinkedIn to start the conversation.
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