Our client is a Johannesburg-based firm offering investment management, financial planning, and estate services. Founded in 2005, it focuses on independent, client-driven advice through a network of equity-owning advisors.
Our client is seeking a results-driven Investment Distribution Manager to promote their discretionary fund management (DFM) solutions for financial advisors—both internally and externally. In this role you will provide expert investment guidance, support portfolio construction, and drive business growth through strong client relationships and market insights. In addition to engaging with financial advisors, you will manage and maintain relationships with underlying Discretionary Fund Managers (DFM) providers, ensuring seamless collaboration, fund performance oversight, and alignment with the client's investment strategies.
A key focus of this role is achieving their growth targets, including increasing assets under management (AUM), expanding the adoption of their solutions, and driving revenue growth. You will ensure compliance with financial regulations while delivering tailored investment solutions that enhance their client outcomes.
Key responsibilities :
Portfolio Management Support
- Provide expert guidance on their investment solutions, model portfolios, and segregated equity strategies
- Work with financial advisors and paraplanners to ensure investment solutions fit the client’s risk profile and needs
- Monitor and analyse portfolio performance and recommend adjustments when required
- Travel occasionally to collaborate directly with financial advisors
Relationship Management
Build and maintain relationships with financial advisors, independent financial advisors (IFAs), and institutional investorsConduct client meetings and presentations to showcase the client's capabilitiesProvide ongoing portfolio performance reviews and market insightsCollaborate effectively with DFM providers, ensuring due diligence and alignment with the client's investment strategiesDrive Business Growth
Support the MD in developing and executing the client's distribution strategyGrow assets from existing clients and identify new business opportunitiesExpand the client's market presence by spotting opportunities and challenges in the distribution landscapeInvestment Analysis & Market Research
Analyse market trends, economic factors, and asset classes to support investment decisionsStay updated on regulatory changes affecting investments and DFM servicesBusiness Development & Sales Support
Support the MD in creating and maintaining technical marketing materials for both advisors and clientsKeep up with industry and competitor trendsConduct training and workshops for advisors on DFM solutionsRequirements
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, investments, or a related fieldCFA qualification or progress toward the designation is highly advantageousExperience
3–7 years of experience in investments, asset management, wealth management, or financial advisoryExperience with DFM, multi-manager investments, or portfolio construction is a plusSkills
Excellent communication and presentation skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesProven relationship management and client-focused approachKnowledge
Deep understanding of financial markets, asset allocation, and portfolio managementFamiliarity with fund research tools, performance analytics, and risk management softwareAbility to become an expert on their investment proposition and work closely with the DFM provider and internal operational teams (such as client services)Benefits
Market related base salary and annual bonus that is formula driven based on net flows into their investment solutions.