Client Relationship Manager - Investment Management

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Cape Town, Western Cape
Senior level
Information Technology • Software
The Role
The Client Relationship Manager at Iress is responsible for managing key client portfolios, building strong relationships, achieving revenue targets, and implementing client management plans. The role involves understanding client strategies, educating clients on Iress products, and engaging in commercial negotiations to enhance service delivery and client satisfaction.
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Who we are

At Iress, we believe technology should help people perform better every day. Since our beginning in 1993, people across financial services have trusted us to take their performance to the next level. From the world’s most established financial brands to new and disruptive players, we help improve every aspect of our clients’ businesses so that they can work better every day. Iress is one of Australia’s largest technology companies and employs more than 1,900 people across Australia, the United Kingdom, South Africa, Canada, New Zealand and Asia. 

Role purpose:

This role is responsible for the portfolio management of key existing clients that are of significant strategic importance to the organisation by building and maintaining strong relationships.

Viewed as an essential link between the needs of the client and the capabilities of Iress to meet those needs, the client relationship manager ensures that both parties deliver on their contractual commitments, build a mutually beneficial, sustainable relationship and ensure any opportunities for new business within the client portfolio are identified and converted into revenue growth.

Your objectives and responsibilities will focus on...

  • Build and maintain client relationships including being a trusted contact point for key decision makers

  • Engage with clients to understand their overall strategy, business problems and priorities and where we can deliver solutions.

  • Achieve agreed monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue targets that incorporate client retention, and uplift from increased usage and the sale of additional solutions.

  • Achieve agreed activity targets that focus on regular proactive client engagement in line with a structured plan. Engage with clients regularly and in line with a structured engagement model.

  • Apply the Iress commercial ways of working in all activities including engaging with clients and prospects via our chosen methodology, process and tool-set.

  • Produce and implement successful client management plans.

  • Lead commercial negotiations and ongoing revenue forecasting for clients.

  • Work with clients to implement and ensure adoption of Iress products. This includes proactively educating clients on new release functionality or features and the benefits this brings to their business.

  • Support the delivery of new and enhanced product features and propositions to the market by establishing clear adoption and account plans, following the necessary internal process to engage specialists for complex requirements.

  • Is a point of escalation and information for client support teams and may be occasionally required to assist with the management of tickets to ensure optimal client experience is maintained.

  • Builds a network within industry including clients and prospects and contributes to opportunities to promote Iress where available.

To be successful in this role…

  • Strong Investment Management industry experience and knowledge

  • Previous Portfolio Management is essential

  • Commercial awareness and able to contribute to broader business conversations

  • A natural networker and strategic relationship builder - internally and externally

  • Proven track record of delivering against targets

  • Experienced with working cross-functionally to bring about the right results for clients

  • Able to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner

  • The ability to engender quality across teams including in client communications and presentations

  • A modern thinker, looks to the future while ensuring practical, commercial outcomes are achieved in the present.

  • Excellent negotiation skills and organisational skills

  • Able to coordinate and manage large projects

  • Strong commercial and financial acumen

Why work with us?

Join us in shaping the future of financial services in Southern Africa.
Our mission is to provide locally relevant technology, backed by exceptional service and support, empowering our clients in trading, market data, advice, and investment management to deliver their best.

If you’re passionate about financial technology and excited to create solutions that drive the future of the industry, this is the place for you. We’re seeking innovative problem-solvers who are eager to grow their skills and capabilities. If you're driven by delivering outstanding service, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to make a real impact, you’ll find a fulfilling career with us.

Our culture is rooted in values of going beyond, acting smart, and winning together, with adaptability, accountability, and inclusivity at the heart of everything we do. We offer industry-leading benefits that support you at every stage of life, including long weekends, flexible working, generous parental leave, and a connected team culture.

We’re excited to build the future of fintech—come be a part of it!

See our benefits page for full details.

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Employment TypeEmployee

Time TypeFull time

The Company
HQ: Melbourne, Victoria
2,000 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1993

What We Do

We're a global team of 2,300+ people building software that helps the financial services industry perform at its best.

From the world's most iconic financial services brands to advice firms of all sizes, challenger banks, insurers, investment managers, traders and brokers, more than 10,000 businesses and half a million people use our software to help them perform better and deliver more.

We operate across Asia Pacific, United Kingdom and Europe, North America and Africa. Follow or join the tech crew that's making it easier to love financial services.

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