Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) is Hiring: Asset Management Business Development Manager

Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) is currently hiring an Asset Management Business Development Manager to join their ranks. This is an excellent opportunity to become a member of a prominent financial institution that is renowned for ground-breaking products as well as client-centered services. As such, you will play a pivotal role in spearheading growth, establishing relationships, and promoting RMB’s asset management goals.

About the job

Job Description

The primary focus of this role is to drive sales, grow assets under management, build and retain clients to improve the organisations market position. The successful candidate will identify business opportunities, negotiate and close business deals, maintain extensive knowledge of the financial market and current market trends, and contribute to the design of the distribution strategy.

They will work closely with the product development team, investment team, marketing team and other internal teams to increase sales opportunities. They will represent the voice of the Client internally and share market intelligence and client feedback for the development and enhancement of products and services. This person will play a significant role in the integration of technology.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Generates sales by growing assets under management
• Prospect for potential new clients and turn this into increased business, prepare proposals and make presentations
• Maintain the right balance of assets under management across products to achieve the organisation’s objectives
• Increase Client’s wallet share by marketing an array of products and services that meet Client needs
• Expand and enhance the distribution strategy both in existing and new markets
• Conduct research to identify new markets and customers’needs
• Develop and sponsor initiatives that will drive increased revenues and profitability in line with the firm’s risk appetite and financial objectives
• Actively participate in product strategy and development in conjunction with Product Management and Corporate Strategy
• Cultivate collaboration and knowledge sharing amongst team and partners
• Understand and ensure compliance with the relevant regulatory body’s rules and ensure effective and timely resolution of any audit, compliance, or control issues arising
• Act with integrity; due skill, care, and diligence
• Report and support the Head, Business Development

Qualifications And Experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree in an Arts or Science or related technical fields
• Post graduate qualification in Banking related discipline, Finance, and Management; or MBA will be advantageous
• Experience distributing Mutual Funds, Structured Products and other asset management products
• Registration with Nigeria’s Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) as a Sponsored Individual is desirable
• Minimum of 5 to 8 years’ experience in asset management or similar environment

Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

Closing date: 14/04/25

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.

 

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