With rising costs, many have found it difficult, if not impossible, to survive on the income from their day job.

As a result, they have turned to engaging in a “side hustle”, taking a second or third job on an informal basis.

Millennials and Gen Zs are most adept at it given the ease with which they master social media.

A mother lode awaits individuals who are able to garner a large enough following on their social media platform.

Nonetheless, there are options too for those less savvy at building up a fan base in cyberspace. One option is to help others make money.

Financial insight

Investment is the way forward to achieving long-term financial stability. There are many investment vehicles available in the market now, one of which is unit trust, an easily accessible and affordable way to start building up a nest egg.

For those looking for a side gig, there are opportunities at Eastspring Investments Bhd to serve as a unit trust consultant (UTC).

It offers flexibility, yet the potential for high income is unlimited. Better yet, the UTC has the option to maintain his current schedule, thus enabling him to keep his day job.

The job of a UTC entails helping clients make sound investment choices. He earns a commission based on the quantum of his clients’ investments.

“This means that the more clients you have, the higher will be their combined investments, so the more you stand to earn,” its head of agency Alan Lee told FMT Business.

“This also means that you get to shape your financial future based on how dedicated you are and the effort you are prepared to put in,” he added.

Better yet, the job affords the UTC a lot of flexibility.

“You will enjoy the freedom of scheduling your work according to your convenience, whether during the evenings, weekends or whenever you’re available,” Lee said.

For those who want to do it full time, there will be no more worries about rigid work hours or having to compromise on other commitments, he added.

“Being a UTC at Eastspring Investments is not just a job,” Lee said. “It is an opportunity to become your own boss and to shape your own financial future.”

The Eastspring Investments UTC guides his clients in exploring various investment opportunities and helps him make informed financial decisions.

In the process, the UTC is actually establishing a business model that generates long-term earnings for himself.

Eastspring Investments now offers a structured career advancement programme and comprehensive training to continually enhance the UTC’s skills.

“As a UTC, you’ll also have access to a dedicated support team that keeps you at the forefront of the financial services industry,” Lee said.

Rewards for high achievers

At Eastspring Investments, privileges and incentives await successful UTCs.

These include Eastspring Production Points (EPP) for sales, exclusive experiential trips, an annual incentive trip and special recognition at the Eastspring Achievers Recognition Night.

“By becoming an Eastspring Investments UTC, you’ll have the opportunity to help numerous families secure their financial well-being, creating meaningful impact while building your own success story,” Lee said.

“In the process you also secure your financial future,” he added.

If you’d like to learn more about how to become an Eastspring Investments UTC, click here.