Regional Stock Broking Head

Copper Quail; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment management firm in Cape Town seeks a Regional Head of Stockbroking. In this role, you will lead a high-performing team, implement strategic initiatives, manage budgets, and drive client acquisition. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in investment management, strong leadership skills, and a registered stockbroker qualification. This position offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Collaborative and innovative environment

Opportunities to network with top-tier professionals

Exposure to challenging projects

Qualifications

• 5–8 years’ experience in an investment management environment, with at least 2–3 years at management level.
• Proven background in stockbroking and portfolio management (preferred).
• Registered Stockbroker with SAIS.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement tactical strategy and delivery plans aligned with business objectives.
• Draw up budgets, monitor effectiveness, and report on variances.
• Mentor and lead teams, fostering personal growth and performance excellence.
• Set tactical goals and optimize resources to achieve results.
• Analyse business information and provide insights for decision-making.
• Define and drive customer acquisition and sales strategies.
• Ensure adherence to corporate governance and regulatory requirements.
• Provide subject-matter expertise in stockbroking and portfolio management.

Skills

Leadership skills

Client-facing skills

Strategic execution skills

Education

Relevant Degree with RE 5 & RE 1 certification

Job description

About the Opportunity

Join a dynamic investment management environment where unique talents, diverse minds, and adaptable leadership come together to drive innovation and impact. As Regional Head of Stockbroking, you’ll lead a high‑performing team, shape tactical strategy, and guide execution to deliver growth and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement tactical strategy and delivery plans in alignment with overall business objectives.
• Budget & Performance: Draw up budgets, monitor effectiveness, and report on variances.
• Coaching & People Management: Actively mentor and lead teams, fostering personal growth and performance excellence.
• Operational Oversight: Set tactical goals and optimize resources (people, finances, technology) to achieve results.
• Data‑Driven Decision Making: Analyse business information, identify trends, and provide insights for executive decision‑making.
• Client Acquisition & Growth: Define and drive customer acquisition and tactical sales strategies.
• Governance & Compliance: Ensure adherence to corporate governance, compliance, ethics, and regulatory requirements.
• Thought Leadership: Provide subject‑matter expertise in stockbroking and portfolio management to clients and the business.

Candidate Profile

• Relevant Degree with RE 5 & RE 1 certification.
• 5–8 years’ experience in an investment management environment, of which at least 2–3 years at management level.
• Proven background in stockbroking and portfolio management (preferred).
• Registered Stockbroker with SAIS.
• Strong leadership, client‑facing, and strategic execution skills.

What’s on Offer

• A collaborative and innovative environment.
• Opportunities to network and grow with top‑tier professionals.
• Exposure to challenging projects that demand adaptability and creativity.