Asset Management: Business Development Manager

Job Classification

Nedgroup Investments is an award winning global investment manager with a growing footprint in Europe, offering a broad range of investment solutions to both retail and institutional clients. As a division of Nedbank Group Ltd, we leverage the deep investment and financial expertise of one of South Africa’s leading financial services groups.
Our in house offering comprises two main fund ranges. The Best of Breed™ range partners with carefully selected specialist fund managers, chosen for their ability to deliver consistent long term outperformance. These partnerships are typically long term, allowing managers sufficient time to execute and deliver on their mandates. Complementing this is our Core Range, which follows a disciplined, rules based (passive) investment philosophy. We are relentlessly focused on long term performance, with our primary objective being to deliver a superior investment experience for our clients.

Location

Role is based at the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

Job Purpose

We are looking for a dynamic and commercially driven Sales Manager to lead and deepen intermediary relationships across the Western Cape. This role is central to executing our channel development strategy, expanding Nedgroup Investments’ reach through new and existing initiatives, and contributing to business growth in line with broader Nedbank strategic objectives.

Job Responsibilities

• Grow assets under management through strong, trusted intermediary relationships across the region.


• Develop and execute regional business development plans aligned to distribution priorities and growth objectives.


• Present investment solutions, market insights and business opportunities to advisers and investors with confidence and credibility.


• Educate and support intermediaries on products, processes and investment strategies to enable better client outcomes.


• Identify new business opportunities, strategic partnerships and initiatives that expand market reach.


• Partner closely with investment, marketing and service teams to deliver a best-in-class client experience.


• Regular engagements with fund managers.


• Develop technical marketing skills.


• Consistently achieve and exceed agreed sales and growth objectives.

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

Preferred Qualification

Degree in Business / Finance / Investments (e.g. B.Comm ), CFP Qualification.

Preferred Certifications

Commercial Financial Planning

Minimum Experience Level

• Minimum 5 years working experience as a Sales Manager, working with intermediaries in an Asset Management industry.

Technical / Professional Knowledge

Behavioural Competencies

• Continuous Learning


• Decision Making


• Innovation


• Building partnerships


• Planning and Organizing


• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills

Employment Equity Statement

Preference will be given to individuals from underrepresented groups.