Managing Director

15 hours ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Iress Full time

See yourself being part of a large, transformational change? This could be the role for you

At Iress, we make things happen

We believe technology should help people perform better every day. Since our beginning in 1993, people across financial services have trusted us to take their performance to the next level. More than 10,000 businesses and 500,000 people use our software, from the world's most iconic financial services brands to advice firms of all sizes, banks, insurers, investment managers, traders and brokers. Iress is one of Australia's largest technology companies and employs more than 1,100 people across Australia, The United Kingdom, Africa, Canada, New Zealand and Asia.

Lead the future of Wealth Technology Solutions at Iress

We're seeking an experienced Managing Director to drive the strategic and commercial success of our Wealth Management business segment in South Africa. This role combines market leadership, client success, and operational excellence with accountability for growth, strategy, and performance across a technology solutions business.

What you'll do

  • Lead strategy and execution for the Wealth Solutions division.
  • Drive commercial growth through market analysis & tailored client propositions.
  • Oversee operations, risk management, and high-performance culture.
  • Build strong client partnerships, ensuring satisfaction and advocacy.
  • Inspire and lead diverse teams across product, engineering, sales & support.

What you bring

  • Proven executive leadership in financial technology, SaaS for Financial Advice, and/or broader Wealth Management executive leadership
  • Strong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering growth.
  • Deep understanding of wealth management industry dynamics and technology solutions.
  • Experience leading high-performing, cross-functional teams

Why Iress?

At Iress, we help financial services perform better every day. We offer flexible work, long weekends, generous parental leave, and community initiatives. We thrive on knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and an outcomes-based culture, where diversity and inclusion are celebrated.

Apply now to shape the future of Wealth Tech Solutions with us

Employment Type

Employee

Time Type

Full time

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