Job title : Client Relationship Manager
Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town
Deadline : September 29, 2025
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OVERALL PURPOSE
The candidate will be responsible for managing the global and local multi asset investment portfolios of an existing book of high net worth clients. This requires in depth technical knowledge of onshore and offshore financial markets and products. The candidate will be expected to build and maintain strong relationships with both existing and potential clients.The individual is required to contribute towards new business development, as well as identify opportunities and make referrals to other service lines across the Stonehage Fleming Group.REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
The role reports to the Head of Investment Management in SAWORKING RELATIONSHIPS
This roles requires a strong working relationships with the Investment Management team in Johannesburg, Cape Town and London. The role also requires strong relationships with Stonehage Fleming employees at all levels, across geographies.Externally the role requires regular interaction and close relationships with existing and potential clients, as well as business introducers.PRINCIPAL ELEMENTS & ACCOUNTABILITIES
Live the Stonehage Fleming Group and IMSA Team valuesManage the investment portfolios of an existing book of clientsDevelop and maintain an in depth understanding of all clients’ portfolios, activity and needsNew business development as part of agreed annual team objectivesRegular communication with your client base to develop / foster strong working relationshipsAttend investment committee meetings, where you are expected to fully understand and contribute towards the defined investment strategyConduct analysis and review of client affairsCoordinate the take-on of new clients and ensure all compliance requirements have been metDraft and oversee investment implementation plans to completionAdhere to the operating procedures of the businessEnsure compliance with regulatory requirements in relevant target markets and jurisdictionsProactive, timeous, excellent client serviceAssist Head of Client Management / Investment Management to allow for the creation of new strategies and improved business developmentActively participate in the overall investment processSKILLS
Strong general investment knowledge, i.e. economy, financial markets, asset classes and portfolio management with keen interest in investmentsWorking knowledge of SA and offshore compliance requirementsExcellent communication and inter personal skills (written and verbal)Attention to detailQUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Degree in Finance, Investments or related - CFA Charterholder preferredMinimum 5+ years’ experience in a similar role within the investment industryProven new business capability and strong private client management experienceExperience in managing offshore and onshore multi-asset class portfoliosFAIS registered representativeCOMPETENCIES AND BEHAVIOURS
Strong organizational skills : Schedules & manages workload effectively, thinks ahead, sets plans to achieve goals. Can work well under pressure and time constraints.Leadership, self-motivation, positive attitude : Ability to take leadership / ownership when required and to solve problems constructively and with a positive attitude.Teamwork : Supports & works towards team goals, shares information, is helpful & co‐operative, works effectively with people outside immediate team and within the wider groupCommunication skills : Communicates clearly and concisely, listens effectively, written communication is well presented. Ability to communicate technical concepts in understandable language.Client orientated : Understands and satisfies client needs at all times, takes full responsibility & accountability for all client matters including delegated tasks, is able to work with a sophisticated client base.Technical Knowledge : Demonstrates required technical investment knowledge and keeps technical knowledge up to date.Problem solving & Decision making : Considers the wider consequences of each decision, gathers and analyses information to find creative solutions. The skill of solving new and various problems will be critical.Research & analysis Skills : Displays analytical, objective & thorough approach to information gathering, considers & questions all scenarios & identifies the most important factors, presents analysis in a clear manner reaching logical conclusions.Customer Service jobs