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Johan Walter Rauch
Business Development
Cape Town
Summary
Accomplished in business development and strategic planning, I significantly enhanced asset management at Mazi Asset Management. My expertise in business relationship building and asset development, coupled with a knack for fostering innovation and executing strategic initiatives, has consistently driven growth and success. Skilled in both employee development and business strategy, my contributions have left a lasting impact.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Global Business Development
Mazi Asset Management
10.2020 - Current
- Led business development initiatives aimed at developing assets under management for newly launched global equity funds.
- Leveraged networking opportunities to establish new connections within the institutional and retail investor market.
- Achieved growth targets through proactive business development, relationship management, and strategic planning.
- Assisted the global equity team in the development of custom software solutions, aligning with specific investment process needs and objectives.
- Contributed to business development efforts in investment proposal writing and client presentations.
- Contributed to the growth of firm by translating marketing materials to reach a wider audience.
- Analyzed business developments and monitored market trends.
- Contributed to business development initiatives by representing the company at networking events and conferences.
- Mentored team members on best practices for business development, contributing to their professional growth and success.
- Assisted in the development of annual marketing plans aligning with overall business objectives.
- Monitored global financial news for potential market impact, keeping the team informed of relevant developments.
Business Development
Rootstock Investment Management
01.2014 - 08.2020
- Responsible for the growth of assets under management for a boutiques global fund manager.
- Responsible for writing investment proposals
- Marketing and brand building of fund manager
Executive Officer
Cedalion Capital Partners
06.2010 - 12.2013
- Enhanced company performance by developing and implementing strategic plans and initiatives.
- Fostered a culture of innovation, leading to the development of new products and services.
- Managed complex projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Assisted in employee appraisals, promotions and terminations based on performance reviews.
- Interviewed, recruited and trained new onboarding candidates.
- Identified trends and assessed opportunities to improve processes and execution.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Venture Capital Analyst
Basileus Capital
08.2008 - 12.2009
- Researched macro and micro markets for specific investment arbitraged opportunities
- Developed analytical models to develop potential investment opportunities.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
Private Advisor
RMB Private Bank
05.2004 - 07.2008
- Developed long-lasting relationships with clients to ensure consistent retention and loyalty.
- Provided structured finance solutions to clients
- Property Development and Financing, Management Buy-In, Acquisitions.
Private Banker
Investec
01.2004 - 04.2005
- Successfully managed a diverse client portfolio that included entrepreneurs, professionals, and high-net-worth families.
- Built strong referral networks with external partners such as attorneys or accountants to bring in new business opportunities.
- Increased loan portfolio size by underwriting credit requests in a timely manner, ensuring adherence to bank guidelines and policies.
- Streamlined operational efficiency within the team by implementing process improvements that reduced errors and increased speed of service delivery.
Associate Banker
Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking
03.2002 - 12.2003
- Negotiated favorable loan terms and conditions, ensuring mutually beneficial outcomes for both the bank and clients.
- Established trust with clients through consistent communication and exceptional service delivery, fostering long-term partnerships.
Candidate Attorney
Jan S De Villiers & Son
01.2000 - 03.2001
- Researched and prepared essential legal documents for litigation, property and commercial matters.
Education
M.Com (Financial Management) - Finance And Investment
University of Cape Town
Cape Town 04.2001 -
Postgraduate Diploma in Advance Taxation - Tax
University of South Africa
Pretoria 04.2001 -
LLB - Law
University of Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch 04.2001 -
B.Com (Law) - Commerce And Law
University of Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch 04.2001 -
Skills
Global business development
Business relationship building
Business development and planning
Business strategy development
Brand development and positioning
Asset development
Business management and development
Employee development and training
Affiliations
Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa
Interests
Timeline
Global Business Development
Mazi Asset Management
10.2020 - Current
Business Development
Rootstock Investment Management
01.2014 - 08.2020
Executive Officer
Cedalion Capital Partners
06.2010 - 12.2013
Venture Capital Analyst
Basileus Capital
08.2008 - 12.2009
Private Advisor
RMB Private Bank
05.2004 - 07.2008
Private Banker
Investec
01.2004 - 04.2005
Associate Banker
Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking
03.2002 - 12.2003
M.Com (Financial Management) - Finance And Investment
University of Cape Town
04.2001 -
Postgraduate Diploma in Advance Taxation - Tax
University of South Africa
04.2001 -
LLB - Law
University of Stellenbosch
04.2001 -
B.Com (Law) - Commerce And Law
University of Stellenbosch
04.2001 -
Candidate Attorney
Jan S De Villiers & Son
01.2000 - 03.2001
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