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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Interests
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Grace Mahlomotja

Wealth & Investment Professional
Johannesburg
Grace Mahlomotja

Summary

I am an astute investment professional with over 17 years’ experience in financial services and investment industry ranging in asset management, equity research analysis, equity dealing, wealth management, deal structuring, sales, and negotiation. I am well versed in client relationship management and operate in a dynamic and highly pressured environment with constant changes in business processes as well as customer demands.

Overview

18
years of professional experience
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Ashburton Investments
Sandton

Portfolio Manager
01.2010 - 01.2017

Job overview

  • Developed rebalancing strategies to minimize risk exposures.
  • Communicated market developments, portfolio changes and annual performance information to clients.
  • Developed and presented proposals for new investments.
  • Recommended investment strategies to meet client financial objectives.
  • Facilitated portfolio performance review and implemented new strategies.
  • Provided strategy advice to high net worth clients.
  • Researched and shared recommendations on stock market trends and economic forecasts to support portfolio decisions.
  • Developed and presented detailed analysis of investment performance, portfolio attributes and benchmark composition to evaluate investment strategies.

Ashburton Investments
Sandton

Equity Research Analyst
01.2010 - 01.2017

Job overview

  • Analyzed information to determine viability and rebalance portfolio.
  • Provided investors with detailed ratings based on overall earnings performance.
  • Orchestrated client-centered financial packages factoring in current market trends.
  • Promoted successful investment plans with well-organized and smooth presentations.
  • Evaluated investment potential of companies with thorough assessments of historical data, operational activities and future objectives.
  • Developed and deepened client relationships to cement profitable partnerships.
  • Conducted in-depth analysis for upcoming offerings.
  • Media Appearances on CNBC Africa, 702 radio and SABC talking financial markets, economics and analysis of stocks on the JSE.

RMB Private Bank
Sandton

Wealth Manager
02.2017 - 09.2022

Job overview

  • Provided specialized financial planning support for clients with diverse portfolios and individual needs.
  • Kept client financial plans optimized for current market trends and economic conditions.
  • Assisted clients in making beneficial and strategic decisions regarding investments, low-cash financing and sourcing overseas partners.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
  • Educated clients on various financial matters and provided professional recommendations on investment opportunities, products and services based on individual needs.
  • Facilitated new client onboarding process and investment account setup.
  • Facilitated presentation and recommendation of services by optimizing client relationships.

FNB Private Clients
Pretoria

Internal Consultant
06.2006 - 11.2007

Job overview

  • Establish and build one-on-one relationships with clients by delivering exceptional client service.
  • Acquire new business for the portfolio in line with the Customer Value Proposition.
  • Structure credit applications effectively, focusing on high quality motivations.
  • Restructure debt for efficiencies bringing a customer’s asset base under one roof.
  • Follow up with external clients for outstanding information, and where necessary obtain this information .
  • Manage the client’s expectations at all times throughout the Structured Lending Acquisition Process.

ABSA Group
Sandton, South Africa

Wealth Manager
2022.10 - Current (2 years & 6 months)

Job overview

Provided specialized financial planning support for clients with diverse portfolios and individual needs.
Kept client financial plans optimized for current market trends and economic conditions.
Assisted clients in making beneficial and strategic decisions regarding investments, low-cash financing and sourcing overseas partners.
Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
Educated clients on various financial matters and provided professional recommendations on investment opportunities, products and services based on individual needs.
Facilitated new client onboarding process and investment account setup.
Facilitated presentation and recommendation of services by optimizing client relationships.

Education

Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS)
Johannesburg, South Africa

MBA from Business Adminstration
04.2019 - 04.2019

Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS)
Johannesburg, South Africa

Postgraduate Diploma from General Management
04.2018 - 04.2018

University of South Africa (UNISA)
Pretoria, South Africa

Bachelor of Commerce Honours from Financial Management
05.2010 - 05.2010

University of The Free State (UFS)
Bloemfontein, South Africa

Advanced Postgraduate Diploma from Financial Planning
03.2008 - 03.2008

University of The Witwatersrand (WITS)
Johannesburg, South Africa

Bachelor of Commerce from Business Finance & Information Systems
04.2005 - 04.2005

Hoerskool Gerrit Maritz
Pretoria

High School Diploma
2000 - 2000

Skills

Excellent Written & Verbal Communication

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Interests

Enjoy travelling my beautiful continent Africa

Member of a book club - enjoy reading books

Attending live musical performances

Mentoring and Coaching young girls

Giving back to the community with my time collaborating with NGOs

Accomplishments

Zurich Global Business School Enterprise Challenge 2018: Selected as part of a team of 4 MBA students globally representing South Africa and GIBS in a global business challenge, with a focus on risk management and scenario planning.

International Management Consulting Projects 2018: Selected and worked in cohorts for international management consulting projects with top40 JSE listed SA companies (February-April 2018), Beijing-based companies (May-June 2018) and London-based financial services organization (August-October 2018).

Leader and Class Representative 2018 @ Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS): learned a lot about persuasion, influence and stakeholder engagement with students, GIBS faculty and lecturers. The importance of collaboration, listening and flexibility as a leader and a student of life.

Shared Value Africa Summit, Kenya Nairobi (2019) - Keynote Speaker: Researcher and speaker for a strategy to electrify Africa regionally- SADAC, East Africa, Central Africa, West Africa and North Africa.

Mentor, Life and Wealth Coach (2019 to date) for high school and university graduates at Project Girls 4 Girls, Get Ready Skills, and Student Sponsorship Program Non- Profit Organization: You become the sounding boarding, big sister and advisor on how to show up in all facets of your life.

Timeline

Wealth Manager

ABSA Group
2022.10 - Current (2 years & 6 months)

Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS)

MBA from Business Adminstration
04.2019 - 04.2019

Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS)

Postgraduate Diploma from General Management
04.2018 - 04.2018

Wealth Manager

RMB Private Bank
02.2017 - 09.2022

University of South Africa (UNISA)

Bachelor of Commerce Honours from Financial Management
05.2010 - 05.2010

Portfolio Manager

Ashburton Investments
01.2010 - 01.2017

Equity Research Analyst

Ashburton Investments
01.2010 - 01.2017

University of The Free State (UFS)

Advanced Postgraduate Diploma from Financial Planning
03.2008 - 03.2008

Internal Consultant

FNB Private Clients
06.2006 - 11.2007

University of The Witwatersrand (WITS)

Bachelor of Commerce from Business Finance & Information Systems
04.2005 - 04.2005

Hoerskool Gerrit Maritz

High School Diploma
2000 - 2000
Grace Mahlomotja Wealth & Investment Professional