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Introduction

• A leading financial institution is seeking a French-speaking Global Markets Client Executive to join their Johannesburg team, offering you the opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping client relationships and delivering market risk solutions.
• This position places you at the heart of strategic client engagement, where your expertise will drive origination, retention, and growth across multiple financial products.
• You will be empowered to work collaboratively with diverse internal teams, ensuring that clients receive tailored solutions that meet their unique risk management needs.
• The organisation is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and knowledge sharing. With a focus on flexibility and nurturing talent, this role provides a platform for you to expand your sector expertise while making a meaningful impact on both client success and organisational performance.

Key qualifications and experience required for the French Global Markets Client Executive

• Must be fluent in French –NB
• Non-South Africans are welcome to apply
• Strong originator with clear Broader Africa Global Markets sales experience –NB
• Post-graduate degree in a related discipline
• CFA or Master’s (Advantageous)
• Minimum of 6-8 years’ relevant experience in a similar financial markets environment is essential
• At least 2-3 years’ in direct client-facing roles where relationship management was central
• Demonstrated industry knowledge and product knowledge
• Strong relationships with key stakeholders
• Multi-asset class capability (Advantageous)
• Proven ability to price transactions accurately while reviewing competitive pricing strategies ensures optimal outcomes for both clients and the organisation.

Three key areas of expertise required

• Technical experience (deep global markets knowledge, FX, and commodities knowledge) - NB
• Ability to operate at a senior level with clients - NB
• Driven by ambition and a self-starter (“a Hunter”) – NB

Key duties for the French Global Markets Client Executive

• Originate, retain, and grow relationships with strategic clients by presenting comprehensive Global Markets offerings and driving financial performance through bespoke solutions.
• Serve as the primary point of contactfor allocated clients’ key decision makers, actively engaging in relationship planning, strategy development, and execution to ensure satisfaction and loyalty.
• Collaborate with asset class specialists, cross-functional teams, and credit experts to deliver integrated market risk solutions that align with client objectives and uphold the organisation’s brand promise.
• Establish mutually beneficial partnerships with stakeholders to support thought leadership initiatives and promote innovative practices within the client group.
• Communicate closed-loop feedback from clients effectively to enhance the sales team’s reputation for excellence and continuously improve service delivery.
• Develop detailed client account plans for strategic clients, contributing insights into broader corporate and sponsor client strategies to maximise value creation.
• Anticipate client needs by managing the origination process, ideating new solutions, and analysing sector trends to provide relevant thought leadership.
• Utilise the Client Relationship Management (CRM) system to capture opportunities, document call reports, and track all activities related to Global Markets engagements.
• Coordinate credit line requirements with lead bankers or sector heads in advance to ensure seamless transaction execution for clients.
• Participate actively in cross-functional teams with responsibility for delivering end-to-end market risk solutions that place the customer at the centre of business operations.

Key skills

• Passionate about Sales,assertive, and astrong influencer.
• Client engagement: Exceptional interpersonal skills allow you to engage effectively with clients during deal origination, negotiation, and closing processes.
• Experience collaborating within cross-functional teams enhances your capacity to deliver integrated solutions across broader corporate groups.
• Self-motivation combined with an interest in continuous learning supports your growth in technical know-how as well as emotional intelligence (EQ).
• Proven ability togenerate leads.
• Ability to analyse complex information and reports helps identify trends or discrepancies critical for informed decision making within client portfolios.

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Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary BI liaison for Merchandising and Product Development, translating business needs into clear reporting and data requirements.
• Build, automate, and maintain dashboards and reports supporting:
• Sales performance tracking
• Sell-through and stock analysis
• Product lifecycle and launch performance
• Margin and cost analysis
• Collaborate on cross-functional projects including pricing strategy, demand planning, and NPD (new product development) tracking.
• Support Merchandising with weekly trade reports, seasonal reviews, and executive presentations by delivering clean, visual, insight-driven outputs.
• Work with IT, data engineers, and BI developers to ensure data pipelines are accurate, scalable, and aligned with reporting needs.
• Maintain consistency and standardisation of data definitions, KPIs, and tools across the business.
• Identify reporting gaps and proactively propose new tools, visualisations, or metrics that improve decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Data Science, Merchandising, Finance, or a related field.
• 3–5 years’ experience in a BI, data analyst, merchandising analyst, or planning role.
• Experience working with product or retail data (particularly in luxury, fashion, or jewellery) is highly advantageous.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 3–5 years’ experience in BI, data analysis, merchandising analysis, or planning.
• Background working with product or retail data, ideally within luxury, fashion, or jewellery.

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• A leading international financial institution is seeking a Client Relationship Manager to join their Johannesburg office, offering you the chance to play a pivotal role in fostering and managing relationships with financial institutions across Southern Africa.

What you'll do:

As a Client Relationship Manager based in Johannesburg, you will be instrumental in nurturing key partnerships across Southern Africa’s financial sector.

• Establish, foster, and manage business relationships with existing and potential financial institutions throughout Southern Africa in close cooperation with senior colleagues and international teams.
• Process client requests and queries efficiently, ensuring prompt resolution and maintaining high standards of client satisfaction.
• Support the Know-Your-Customer (KYC) process by collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Assist the Senior Representative in overseeing office operations and business activities for the Johannesburg representative office.
• Build and maintain strong connections with clients, local stakeholders, and partners to promote long-term engagement and trust.
• Manage the entire client life cycle within defined frameworks, ensuring all aspects of onboarding, maintenance, and offboarding are handled professionally.
• Conduct market research and analyse market trends to identify new business opportunities that align with regional strategies.
• Prepare comprehensive business reports, presentations, and handle various administrative tasks to support decision-making processes.
• Provide input for regional strategy development and implementation by sharing insights gained from market analysis and client interactions.
• Organise meetings, negotiations, or events as required, representing the office professionally at all times.

What you bring:

To excel as a Client Relationship Manager in Johannesburg, your background should reflect substantial experience within financial services working with financial institutions.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, , Economics, Finance or a related field is required; additional qualifications such as an MBA, CFA or CA (SA) would be advantageous.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in a similar role within investment banking, cash or trade services or business development is essential for success.
• Demonstrated experience working within African markets—preferably Southern Africa—and understanding local regulations and business culture is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to operate effectively in multinational environments with insight into how large organisations are managed.
• Experience managing stakeholder relationships, conducting negotiations, and building enduring client connections is crucial.
• Exceptional communication skills combined with strong interpersonal abilities enable you to engage confidently with diverse stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite along with other relevant business tools is expected for this role.
• An analytical mindset paired with problem-solving skills allows you to make informed decisions based on data-driven insights.
• Excellent organisational skills coupled with effective time management empower you to prioritise tasks efficiently.

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• An impact-driven investment holding company is seeking a skilled Investment Analyst to join their growing team in Johannesburg. This is an opportunity to be part of an organisation focused on creating meaningful change through strategic investments.
• As part of the Investment Team, you will support the group’s deal sourcing, due diligence and investment management processes. Your work will contribute directly to identifying and executing high-value opportunities while driving sustainable growth across the portfolio.
• The ideal candidate is confident, articulate and excels at presentations. You should have strong technical expertise, analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a team.

Key qualifications and experience required for the Investment Analyst:

• Fully Qualified CA(SA)
• Completed or working towardsCFA Level I, II or IIIwould be advantageous
• 2 years’ experience outside of auditin a similar role
• Experience gained inprivate equity, corporate finance or asset managementenvironments
• Proven expertise in building financial models
• Exposure to due diligence processes and valuations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Key duties of the Investment Analyst:

• Assist with identifying, researching and evaluating investment opportunities that align with the group’s strategic objectives, ensuring thorough analysis and consideration of all relevant factors.
• Support the structuring of new transactions by contributing technical expertise and collaborating with colleagues across departments.
• Participate in comprehensive due diligence processes on target companies, including financial, legal, commercial and tax aspects, often working alongside external experts when required.
• Scope due diligence assignments effectively to ensure all necessary information is gathered for informed decision-making.
• Conduct detailed research into industries related to current investee companies as well as those targeted for future investments, providing valuable insights for strategic planning.
• Contribute to quarterly reviews of the group’s investment portfolio by analysing financial data received from investee companies and preparing clear, informative investment reports.
• Assist in performing internal quarterly valuations of investments for inclusion in management accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with best practices.
• Provide technical support to the Chief Investment Officer and Investments Team on specific projects as assigned, demonstrating adaptability and willingness to learn new skills.
• Actively participate in activities designed to enhance the brand reputation of the group within the broader market.

Key personal skills:

• A self-starter attitude combined with adaptability ensures you can respond positively to changing priorities within a dynamic team setting