Strategic Partnership Director

4 weeks ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Headhunters Full time
Job Description

Headhunters is seeking a highly experienced Strategic Partnership Director to lead our Western Cape operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing distribution channels in financial services, with a proven track record of driving business growth and development.

Key Responsibilities
  • Execute the broader strategy of the business in the Western Cape region, with a focus on growth, maintenance, and development of the advisory partnership.
  • Manage regional office operations, including cost management and profitability, with a particular emphasis on the profitability of the Advisory Partnership.
  • Lead regional people management, including staff development, coaching, and training.
  • Provide technical support, including training and accreditation to run practices more efficiently.
  • Acquire quality advisor practices, with a particular emphasis on the IFA markets.
  • Implement best practice processes in accordance with proprietary practice management frameworks, aimed at developing quality advice practices and enhancing client experience.
  • Develop and execute regional marketing and activation events, including the development of the Company's brand.
Requirements
  • Minimum of 15 years experience in managing distribution channels in financial services.
  • Previous experience in managing financial advisors will be an advantage.
  • Previous experience as a Regional Business Head for a financial services provider will be an advantage.
  • Knowledge of the Western Cape network and financial services environment will be an advantage.
  • Previous P and L responsibility will be an advantage.
  • Tertiary Degree is a pre-requisite unless very experienced.
  • B Bus Science or B Comm is preferable, and CFA/CFP is an advantage.
  • A fundamental understanding of the financial services advisory landscape.
  • A fundamental knowledge of FAIS.
  • A general understanding of financial markets.
  • Informed on current events.


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