Asset Management: Client Services Manager | Cape Town

The Purpose of this role is to deliver a bespoke digital service experience to independent financial advisors with key outcomes of increased acquisition and retention of assets across product types and grow the company’s investments brand. A strong focus on growing and deepening relationships with financial advisors and their assistants through product administration, regulatory/tax support, digital engagement and training, key to the success of this role is the ability to build strong collaborative relationships with key clients and stakeholders, ability to innovate and constantly improve and a bias for action.

The successful candidate would need to have a sound technical understanding of Collective Investment Schemes, Retirement and Life products and the relevant regulatory framework applicable. Job Responsibilities:

Deliver excellence on service standards that are relevant to the client segment
Build strong strategic relationships between the Client Service Team, Business Development Managers, and other stakeholders.
Create, embed, and maintain a strong client service ethos/culture in the team.
Develop innovative solutions through collaboration with operational departments to address client needs/pain points.
Build and utilise feedback from clients to improve the client journey and experience by initiating process and systems improvements
Build client confidence that deviations will be resolved and minimise deviations by analysing relevant reports to identify trends and highlight process improvement opportunities for relevant stakeholders.
Ensure efficient utilisation of resources and processes while managing risk appropriately
Build and deepen relationships with key financial planning offices (planners and personnel) through training and social events
Develop and implement a relevant digital servicing capability and model for financial planning businesses
Adhere to, and ensure team adheres to, relevant process documents for all activities.
Motivate staff to perform and contribute to the success of the business by creating environment of teamwork through engaging with staff (sharing information) and encouraging participation in decision making processes. Follow the recruitment process when recruiting talent.