Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Outreach Programs
Activities
Personal Information
References
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Solani Baloyi

Solani Baloyi

Bryanston,GP

Summary

Reliable Manager demonstrating high level of ownership and initiative. Possessing exceptional work ethic and desire to go above and beyond to exceed company expectations. Offering proficiency in market conduct issues and an unrelenting customer-driven focus. Communicative leader with expertise in strategic planning and a solid history of thriving in team-oriented environments.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager

Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA)
Pretoria
12.2021 - 02.2024
  • Management of a team of Senior Analysts that perform desk based and on-site supervision following a risk based supervisory approach.
  • Monitoring international trends and developments in the financial services industry
  • The development, implementation and maintenance of a risk-based conduct of business supervisory framework.

Regional Manager

Financial Intermediaries Association (FIA)
11.2018 - 11.2021
  • Management of stakeholder relationships
  • Feedback to CEO on relevant aspects affecting the FIA in the particular region
  • Implementation of strategy and policies provided by the Board in line with the MOI and Rules of the Association
  • Identification of opportunities to improve the value proposition to members and the industry

Corporate Relations Manager

Financial Planning Institute (FPI)
09.2017 - 08.2018
  • Management of corporate relationships with Alexander Forbes, Standard Bank Financial Consultancy and GCI
  • Engagement with CEOs, Divisional Heads and HR of the various stakeholders
  • Industry research, Business development and enhancement of organizational reputation.

Private Banker

ABSA Private Bank
11.2014 - 08.2017
  • Supporting the growth strategies of SMEs through structured lending interventions
  • Proactively developing, maintaining and expanding relationship with very high net worth clients through holistic professional, reliable and appropriate financial solutions.

Retention Team Manager

Liberty
10.2013 - 10.2014
  • The creation of a high-performance environment, people management and development, empowerment of staff
  • Retention and identification of growth opportunities
  • Management of a team of 12 staff members, 10 Financial Advisors and 2 Admin Support staff.

Area Sales Manager

ABSA
01.2013 - 09.2013
  • Management of retail sales within the greater Tzaneen area, Management of a team of 14 Sales consultants.

Financial Planner

Alexander Forbes, Momentum, Liberty
03.2009 - 12.2012
  • Facilitation of Institutional investors retirement, Providing investment advice
  • Design financial plans, and monitor the progress of the plans while focusing on risk profiles, tax, inflation, effects of delayed actions

Education

Master of Commerce - Investment Management

University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg
05-2022

BCom Honours - Economics

University of South Africa
Pretoria
10.2016

Post-graduate Diploma in Financial Planning -

University of Free State
06.2013

BCom Economics -

University of Venda
05.2009

Skills

  • Investment Management
  • Relationship Management
  • Strategic direction and Leadership
  • Strategic, Analytical and research skills
  • Excellent Communication and interpersonal Skills
  • Proven sales and negotiation skills
  • Compliance/ Risk Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Performance Management
  • Innovation management
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Sales Techniques
  • Complex Problem-Solving

Affiliations

  • 2012-Current: pro-bono work of delivering financial literacy courses within my community and online via my youtube chanel.

Outreach Programs

I volunteer for pro-bono work, delivering finance literacy courses within my community and for all that require the courses.

Activities

I love spending time with my family over a picnic or travelling. I enjoy a good gym session, swimming and the outdoors.

Personal Information

  • Ethnicity: Black
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: South African

References

  • Aubrey Faba, Liberty, Regional head of sales, 011 408 5161/ 0728158177
  • Ignatius Vuyeqaba, ABSA, Regional Manager, 012 364 1000/ 082 2107679

Accomplishments

  • 2006: Merit award for best academic achievement
  • 2008: Best Student award in the Bachelor of Commerce in Economics Class
  • 2022: Golden Key Honour

Certification

  • 2011 FSCA RE5 Regulatory Exam Certification
  • 2012-2020 Certified Financial Planner designation holder

Timeline

Manager

Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA)
12.2021 - 02.2024

Regional Manager

Financial Intermediaries Association (FIA)
11.2018 - 11.2021

Corporate Relations Manager

Financial Planning Institute (FPI)
09.2017 - 08.2018

Private Banker

ABSA Private Bank
11.2014 - 08.2017

Retention Team Manager

Liberty
10.2013 - 10.2014

Area Sales Manager

ABSA
01.2013 - 09.2013

Financial Planner

Alexander Forbes, Momentum, Liberty
03.2009 - 12.2012

Master of Commerce - Investment Management

University of Johannesburg

BCom Honours - Economics

University of South Africa

Post-graduate Diploma in Financial Planning -

University of Free State

BCom Economics -

University of Venda
Solani Baloyi