Hire a Virtual Assistant for Financial Services

South African virtual assistants handle paraplanning, compliance, and client onboarding. Financial advisors focus on client-facing, revenue-generating activities. They manage the administrative burdens.

Driving Efficiency and Compliance for Financial Services

Let HireSava VAs handle specialized financial tasks. This frees your advisors from non-billable administrative and compliance burdens to focus on client planning and prospecting.

Direct specialized experience in paraplanning, mortgage brokerage, and compliance administration

Proficient in specialized financial software like Xero and Sage

Trained to operate within strict regulatory frameworks (FAIS, FICA/KYC protocols)

Can handle pre-analysis work, getting files 80% complete for final advisor decision

GMT+2 time zone provides ideal overlap for real-time support during market hours

Types of Roles for Every Financial Services Use Case

Virtual Assistant for Client Onboarding & Compliance

Example Roles

  • KYC/FICA Specialist
  • Client Onboarding Coordinator
  • Compliance Administrator

Virtual Assistant for Paraplanning & Advisory

Example Roles

  • Virtual Paraplanner
  • Mortgage Paraplanner
  • Financial Planning Assistant
  • Research Analyst

Virtual Assistant for Financial Administration

Example Roles

  • Bookkeeping Assistant
  • Expense Tracking Specialist
  • Xero/Sage Specialist
  • Accounts Receivable Specialist

Virtual Assistant for Business Development

Example Roles

  • Lead Generation Specialist
  • Research Analyst
  • Investor Relations Assistant

Virtual Assistant for Executive Support

Example Roles

  • Executive Assistant
  • Personal Assistant
  • Virtual Assistant

Example Tasks That Our Financial Services Assistants Handle

Client Onboarding (KYC/FICA)

  • Collecting and verifying KYC (Know Your Customer) and FICA documentation from new clients
  • Processing compliance paperwork and ensuring alignment with regulatory standards (AML, FATCA)
  • Setting up new client accounts in financial management systems and CRMs
  • Managing and analyzing client risk assessment questionnaires and preferences
  • Coordinating welcome packages and scheduling initial client-advisor meetings

Paraplanning Support

  • Conducting comprehensive financial research on investment products, funds, and providers
  • Preparing detailed financial reports, proposals, and recommendation reports
  • Assisting with Financial Needs Analysis (FNA) and risk calculations to identify shortfalls
  • Preparing client review documentation and valuations for annual advisor meetings
  • Ensuring all client files and transactions adhere to regulatory compliance (FSCA, FAIS, FICA)

Bookkeeping & Financial Administration

  • Handling expense reconciliation and tracking within specialized software (Xero, Sage)
  • Processing quotes, generating client invoices, and following up on outstanding payments
  • Assisting with payroll administration and VAT submissions
  • Maintaining accurate client financial records and uploading information to internal systems

Business Development Support

  • Researching potential high-net-worth clients, institutional partners, or new market opportunities
  • Building and maintaining prospect lists and lead databases within the CRM
  • Preparing and customizing pitch decks, sales proposals, and presentations
  • Monitoring industry trends and competitor activity to prepare market intelligence reports

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