Putting the client's need before anyone else
Nikanor provides strategic advice on a variety of financial products and services.
Michelline Nawatises
Armas Nikanor was born and raised in northern Namibia and moved to Windhoek for a better education.
Armas is a graduate of the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), where he studied public management. Since leaving university, Armas has enjoyed a career in the insurance industry for the past two years.
As a financial adviser, his job is all about providing strategic advice on a variety of financial products and services. Assessing the client's overall financial picture and understanding their needs also plays a part in his role. Developing a solid financial plan and guiding clients towards a profitable and secure financial decision are all part of the job.
Speaking about his biggest challenges and accomplishments, Armas says advising during market events such as the Covid-19 pandemic is tough, as people become very anxious about their finances. Nikanor says meeting his set targets is a huge accomplishment, especially in these difficult economic times.
His typical day in the office includes making calls and sending emails on his daily to-do list, following up on general service requests, and calling clients to schedule review meetings.
“It is surprising how many calls and emails can come in while you are in an hour-long client appointment,” he says. Nikanor says it is vital for him to answer all voicemails and emails on the day they were received, if possible. “Excellent service is important to me and important to my client,” he says.
His future goals involve learning as much as he can until he eventually takes on a leadership role. “I prefer to work with others, and I believe that I could thrive as a leader if given the opportunity,” he says boldly. He would love the opportunity to manage a team and shape them into successful workers. Furthering his studies in the near future and obtaining an MBA from a reputable institution are also in the pipeline.
Nikanor advises young people to consider themselves as an empty bottle to be filled with so many dreams and aspirations. “But for those dreams to become a reality is a huge responsibility,” he says. “So, gather the knowledge and get better equipped with the wisdom to take up the responsibility.”
If he had an opportunity to change anything in the world, he would change education. He says the educational system relies heavily on learning basic knowledge. A lot of knowledge is not applicable later in life. “Aside from basic knowledge like math and spelling, of course. Instead, we should teach our kids to solve problems. Give them a problem, let them solve it, and let there be no right or wrong. To be successful in life you need to be able to solve problems,” he says.
Armas Nikanor was born and raised in northern Namibia and moved to Windhoek for a better education.
Armas is a graduate of the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), where he studied public management. Since leaving university, Armas has enjoyed a career in the insurance industry for the past two years.
As a financial adviser, his job is all about providing strategic advice on a variety of financial products and services. Assessing the client's overall financial picture and understanding their needs also plays a part in his role. Developing a solid financial plan and guiding clients towards a profitable and secure financial decision are all part of the job.
Speaking about his biggest challenges and accomplishments, Armas says advising during market events such as the Covid-19 pandemic is tough, as people become very anxious about their finances. Nikanor says meeting his set targets is a huge accomplishment, especially in these difficult economic times.
His typical day in the office includes making calls and sending emails on his daily to-do list, following up on general service requests, and calling clients to schedule review meetings.
“It is surprising how many calls and emails can come in while you are in an hour-long client appointment,” he says. Nikanor says it is vital for him to answer all voicemails and emails on the day they were received, if possible. “Excellent service is important to me and important to my client,” he says.
His future goals involve learning as much as he can until he eventually takes on a leadership role. “I prefer to work with others, and I believe that I could thrive as a leader if given the opportunity,” he says boldly. He would love the opportunity to manage a team and shape them into successful workers. Furthering his studies in the near future and obtaining an MBA from a reputable institution are also in the pipeline.
Nikanor advises young people to consider themselves as an empty bottle to be filled with so many dreams and aspirations. “But for those dreams to become a reality is a huge responsibility,” he says. “So, gather the knowledge and get better equipped with the wisdom to take up the responsibility.”
If he had an opportunity to change anything in the world, he would change education. He says the educational system relies heavily on learning basic knowledge. A lot of knowledge is not applicable later in life. “Aside from basic knowledge like math and spelling, of course. Instead, we should teach our kids to solve problems. Give them a problem, let them solve it, and let there be no right or wrong. To be successful in life you need to be able to solve problems,” he says.
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