Investment Regional Manager- Johannesburg (Hydepark) Mmh250128-3

Momentum Metropolitan Holdings Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Investment Regional Manager to lead a team of consultants in Johannesburg. This role involves building strong relationships with Independent Financial Advisers (IFAs) and driving sales strategies to enhance business outcomes. The successful candidate will manage a diverse team, set performance targets, and ensure the delivery of exceptional service. The position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth of the investment sector while fostering a culture of high performance and continuous learning. If you are passionate about finance and leadership, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• BCom degree in Investment Management, Financial Planning, or Business Management required.
• CFA and/or CFP are advantageous qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of consultants to maximize their performance and achieve sales targets.
• Develop and execute business plans to attract new Independent Financial Advisers (IFAs).
• Engage with product specialists to ensure team knowledge of Momentum products.

Skills

Business Acumen

Financial Planning

Investment Knowledge

Decision Making

Education

BCom in Investment Management

BCom in Financial Planning

BCom in Business Management

Honours Degree

CFA

CFP

Job description

Investment Regional Manager - Johannesburg (Hydepark)

Details

1. Closing Date: 02/02/22
2. Reference Number: MMH-3
3. Job Title: Investment Regional Manager - Johannesburg (Hydepark)
4. Position Type: Permanent
5. Role Family: Sales
6. Remote Opportunity: None of the time
7. Location - Country: South Africa
8. Location - Province: Gauteng
9. Location - Town/City: Johannesburg

Introduction

The Investment Regional Manager is required to support and manage a team of consultants that builds connections with Independent Financial Advisers (IFAs) to obtain key outcomes set out by Momentum Distribution Services (MDS). Additionally, the Investment Regional Manager is responsible for the sale of the relevant Momentum products to IFAs in a specified region.

The role crafts and delivers on the region sales strategy to increase the productive IFA footprint and drive key business outcomes, which includes ensuring profitable growth in sales & revenue and great service delivery.

Requirements

Qualifications: BCom degree in the following fields: Investment Management, Financial Planning, Business Management. Honours degree is an advantage. CFA and/or CFP is an advantage.

Knowledge: Sound knowledge of investment industry and Momentum Investment products including Fund selection, DFM and Securities, etc. Strong business acumen, with an ease to take decisions and initiating action. Financial planning and advice process knowledge – tax, structuring.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. People mobiliser: Manage and effectively lead a diverse team of consultants to maximise their outputs and reach their performance targets. Continuously drive the attraction and retention of the best consultants to match the IFA base in the region. Provide regular performance feedback and job coaching. Mobilise, motivate and support the consultants through a trust relationship. Sustain and motivate a team that will support the leader and their business plan. Manage consultants and their panels according to the panel management practice. Monitor the number of meaningful visits done by consultants weekly and monthly to ensure visibility.
2. High-performance culture: Develop and execute the business plan outlined by Momentum Distribution Services (MDS) for the respective region. Set and uphold performance standards in the team to continuously attract new IFAs. Set annual, quarterly, and monthly sales targets for each consultant in the region. Develop and drive growth in sales distribution that are in support of strategic objectives of MDS. Create a team of high performers and a culture that drives growth, recognition, and competitiveness. Ensure the achievement of sales targets on a monthly and annual basis.
3. Learning and Development Catalyst: Engage with product house specialists systematically and consistently to ensure the team is knowledgeable with the relevant Momentum products. Support and drive the various learning programmes that are run in MDS with the team. Facilitate new content, product changes and enhancements to consultant and the IFA market. Conduct a product competitor comparison with the products offered by Momentum.
4. IFA Acquisition and Connection: Acquire new sustainable IFA Relationships within the region. Take ownership of the IFAs in the region to build meaningful and mutually beneficial relationships between the advisers and Momentum. Ensure frequent engagement and marketing activities are facilitated by the team to IFAs. Drive clear communication between IFAs and consultants. Actively monitor and report on IFA engagement and team output to the broader MDS. Ensure advice-led and best practice principles engagements with IFAs. Drive sound financial and corporate governance practices.