Client Director - Cape Town, South Africa - Guardian Recruiting

Guardian Recruiting

Verified Company

Cape Town, South Africa

2 days ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

_Job Profile_
Role reports into the Managing Director and is based in Cape Town
There is also a Business Development angle to the role as the person will be required (in conjunction with the MD SA) to gather new clients in the SA market and grow revenue
Overall ownership and responsibility for a varied portfolio of clients through appropriate allocation of team members ensuring service excellence
Active participation with the wider Senior Management team, towards the overall management of the division in all aspects such as financial performance and risk management
Manage performance against agreed targets and budgets, thus ensuring the divisions budgetary and performance targets are achieved and the divisions KPIs are maintained
Advise and remain responsible for the complex aspects of a clients portfolio and maintain knowledge of all the divisions clients, in order to nurture close working relationships with other associate directors, directors and employees of the Group
Develop, retain and enhance long term relationships with clients, their advisers, intermediaries and other introducers of work, maintaining a high level of client care
Grow client base by executing a marketing strategy and growing the SA client base
Ensure appropriate corporate governance in accordance with regulatory requirements while aligning to the Groups overall aims, business plan and long term strategy
Deliver and integrate initiatives to promote the achievement of optimum operational, financial and business performance
Inspire and motivate the division and the wider Group to sustain the Groups unique stakeholder culture
Develop, coach and mentor the senior management team;
Fulfil the function of "Client Director" or "Senior Client Director" on appropriate client entities
Attend and lead client meetings and liaise with professional advisors to ensure the Group delivers both a proficient and value-add service
Active participation in business development activity; identifying new business opportunities
Adhere to Risk & Compliance procedures in relation to regulatory requirements and AML legislation
Be responsible for managing the risks associated with own portfolio of clients as well as those of the Group as a whole;
Remain aware of the obligations for the reporting of unusual transactions and act as a guide to the division in this respect;
Attend Exco /divisional meetings and contribute to board papers/reports as appropriate
Adhere to CPD requirements in accordance with qualification level and in-house procedures
Ensure that the spirit of OUR CLIENT is engendered and shared within the Group
Adhere to the OUR CLIENT core values and expected behaviours
Any other duties as deemed necessary or defined by Management and/or Group Board

_Minimum Requirements_
Qualified CA (preferred) with proven experience working within the financial services sector
Specifically the area of fund accounting, for a minimum period of 10 years
Proven management and leadership experience developed from previous roles
Relevant experience and understanding in alternative asset classes would be an advantage (Hedge, Private Equity, Real
Estate) with a particular focus on funds
Experience working closely with senior management
Proven ability to build relationships through an established network
A high level of technical ability is expected
Excellent communication skills

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