We are a leading Wealth Management organisation, dedicated to delivering innovative, client-focused investment solutions. With a strong national presence, we manage a diversified portfolio serving both private and institutional clients. As part of our growth, we are seeking an experienced Managing Director to lead our Investment Management Division, driving strategy, performance, and long-term success.

Responsibilities

1. People Leadership

• Motivate, lead and mentor team members.

• Uphold HR policies and procedures.

• Drive a unified team culture across the division.

• Implement Employment Equity policy.

2. Processes

• Fulfil responsibilities of a Managing Director in accordance with lawful and ethical standards.

• Manage human capital in line with all legislative requirements.

• Identify, develop and execute the division’s strategic direction.

• Plan and direct activities to achieve agreed targets and standards.

• Oversee the investment philosophy and processes across all solutions.

• Maintain and promote organisational culture, values, and reputation.

• Report to the Cluster CEO on strategy, plans and performance.

• Analyse and develop distribution channels.

• Oversee financial performance in collaboration with the Finance function.

• Develop and maintain products and solutions in partnership with Marketing and Sales.

• Plan and oversee marketing, advertising and promotional activities.

• Lead and support sales initiatives.

• Recruit, select and develop management teams.

• Ensure sustainable succession planning across the division.

3. Technology

• Oversee development, implementation, training and maintenance of systems required by the business.

• Ensure adherence to IT governance and security policies.

4. Finance & Growth

• Prepare the annual budget and manage resources prudently.

• Monitor and report on operational and financial performance monthly, quarterly and annually.

5. Marketing

• Identify opportunities for business expansion.

• Drive business development activities and negotiations.

6. Regulatory

• Meet all fit and proper requirements as prescribed in relevant legislation.

• Be licensed as a Key Individual for all Category II products.

• Ensure the fair treatment of clients at all times.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable legislation (FAIS, FICA, POPIA, etc.).

• Liaise continuously with the compliance function.

Requirements 

• Relevant degree in business management or finance.

• Preferably complemented with an investment management qualification.

• Minimum 12 years’ relevant experience in the financial services industry.

• Broad technical management competence, including investment management, finance, legal, regulatory, marketing, strategy, HR and IT.

• Knowledge of commercial law and relevant industry legislation.

• Strong multitasking and delegation abilities.

• Excellent teamwork, collaboration, interpersonal and leadership skills.

• Sound judgment and strong organisational abilities.

• Strategic, analytical and commercial thinking.

• Strong decision-making and problem-solving ability.

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).

• Long-term vision and strategic focus.

• Salary: Based on experience and qualifications.

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