As an Asset Consultant at Sasfin, I help clients across the spectrum of asset consulting and Sasfin Asset Management products. I have been working in financial services for more than 15 years, primarily focused on financial advisory, support, and investment management. I have a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Economics and Risk Management from the North-West University and studying towards a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration from the Wits Business School.
My core competencies include customer relationship management, investment advisory, and risk management. I have experience in leading and managing teams, providing expert advice to a wide range of clients, and liaising with service providers and platforms. I am passionate about delivering quality service, creating value, and building long-term relationships. I am always eager to learn new skills, explore new opportunities, and contribute to the growth and success of my clients and my company.
- Contribute to the governance and oversight of multi-managed portfolios and bespoke investment solutions under the Sasfin Asset Management (SAM) Category II license.
- Implement and manage the SAM investment policy, philosophy, and risk parameters in alignment with internal mandates and regulatory frameworks.
- Participate in the design, review, and approval of portfolio construction frameworks, investment mandates, and strategic asset allocation models.
- Evaluate and monitor investment performance against internal benchmarks, market standards, and client-specific objectives.
- Oversee the approval and ongoing review of investable managers, platforms, strategies, and financial products, both locally and globally.
- Ensure compliance with governance processes, regulatory requirements, and Sasfin Wealth Investment Committee (WIC) directives.
- Review and approve product and marketing materials to ensure alignment with regulatory standards and industry best practices.
- Act as a first-level authority for escalations, exceptions, and proposed changes to investment processes and policies.
- Receive and review quarterly reports from working groups and sub-committees; contribute to performance reviews and strategic adjustments.
- Engage in the resolution of investment-related complaints and ensure appropriate outcomes are achieved.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and service providers to ensure effective implementation and management of investment solutions.
- Support the WIC by submitting minutes, resolutions, and recommendations for final approval and strategic alignment.
- Deliver strategic oversight on employment equity and skills development initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with the Employment Equity Act and Skills Development Act.
- Lead the development and monitoring of the company’s Employment Equity Plan.
- Oversee the implementation of training and development programs aligned with transformation goals.
- Promote diversity, inclusion, and equitable representation across all occupational levels.
- Chair committee meetings and facilitate effective stakeholder engagement.
- Monitor progress against equity targets and training KPIs, and report to executive leadership.
- Collaborate with HR and line managers to identify skills gaps and training needs.
- Ensure submission of statutory reports to the Department of Employment and Labour.
- Champion a culture of continuous learning and inclusive workplace practices
* Provide strategic leadership and governance oversight for the retirement fund.
* Ensure fiduciary duties are fulfilled in the best interests of members and beneficiaries.
* Oversee compliance with the Pension Funds Act and FSCA regulations.
* Chair board meetings and guide effective decision-making processes.
* Monitor investment performance and ensure alignment with the fund’s risk-return objectives.
* Lead risk management efforts, including financial, operational, and reputational risks.
* Engage with stakeholders and communicate fund performance and policy updates.
* Evaluate and oversee service providers, including administrators and asset managers.
* Drive policy development and review, including investment and risk frameworks.
* Promote trustee education, succession planning, and board capacity building.
* Provide strategic investment consulting to institutional clients, including retirement funds, corporates, and trusts, with a focus on long-term portfolio construction and risk management.
* Drive business development by introducing new clients to Sasfin Asset Management’s full suite of asset consulting and investment solutions.
* Maintain and strengthen client relationships through proactive engagement, tailored investment advice, and consistent delivery of value-added services.
* Deliver comprehensive market intelligence, economic updates, and investment performance reviews to clients, supporting informed decision-making.
* Oversee the servicing of existing asset consulting clients, ensuring alignment with investment mandates and regulatory requirements.
* Act as a key liaison between clients and service providers, including asset managers, platforms, and administrators, to ensure operational efficiency and strategic alignment.
* Lead the resolution of client issues, conflicts, and complaints with a focus on responsiveness, transparency, and long-term relationship management.
* Monitor and report on portfolio performance, asset allocation, and compliance with investment policy statements and regulatory frameworks (e.g., Regulation 28).
* Conduct due diligence on asset managers and investment products, providing objective recommendations based on performance, cost, and risk profile.
* Support governance structures by contributing to investment committee meetings, policy development, and trustee education initiatives.
* Promote responsible investing by integrating ESG considerations into investment advice and client reporting.
Team Management
Investment Advisory
Risk Management
Relationship Management
Consulting
Supervision and leadership