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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Portfolio Director to join our team in London. The successful candidate will be responsible for growing and managing a portfolio of high-net-worth clients, providing strategic investment advice, and ensuring the delivery of exceptional client service.

About Us

At Cazenove Capital we look after private individuals, families and charities. We are the wealth management business of the FTSE-listed global investment manager Schroders. We help our clients around the world invest money to meet their goals, fulfil their ambitions, and prepare for the future.

We are part of Schroders, a global investment manager with around 6,000 people on six continents. We have a long history and a commitment to helping our clients and society prosper. We moved into our new HQ in the City of London in 2018 and offer flexible working.

The Team

We are one of the largest UK-based wealth management firms, headquartered in London with offices around the country. We help private clients, families, charities and some institutions meet their long-term goals by offering expertise in investment, wealth planning, lending and family office services. We draw on Schroders' resources as well as our in-house investment team. We are open to flexible working to balance personal and professional commitments.

What You'll Do

• Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with high-net-worth clients, understanding their financial goals and providing tailored investment solutions
• Take over an existing book of clients and their portfolios
• Portfolio Management: Develop and implement bespoke investment strategies, ensuring portfolios are aligned with clients' objectives and risk tolerance
• Market Analysis: Conduct thorough market research and analysis to inform investment decisions and provide clients with up-to-date market insights
• Line management responsibilities: manage and mentor a team of investment professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture
• Business Development: Identify and pursue new business opportunities, contributing to the growth of the firm's client base and assets under management
• Compliance: Ensure all activities comply with regulatory requirements and internal policies, maintaining the highest standards of ethical conduct

Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or a related field. A professional qualification such as CFA, CFP, or equivalent is highly desirable
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in wealth management or investment management, with a proven track record of managing high-net-worth client portfolios
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain client relationships
• Leadership experience with the ability to mentor and develop team members and in-depth knowledge of financial markets, investment strategies, and regulatory requirements

What You’ll Be Like

• Client-focused with a commitment to providing exceptional service; strategic thinker with the ability to develop and implement innovative investment solutions
• High level of integrity and professionalism
• Strong work ethic and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Why Join Us

• Reputation: Join a prestigious firm with a strong reputation in the wealth management industry
• Resources: Access to Schroders' global resources and research capabilities
• Career Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth
• Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive and dynamic team environment

We recognise potential, whoever you are. Our purpose is to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. Diversity of thought, facilitated by an inclusive culture, will allow us to make better decisions and better achieve our purpose. This is why inclusion and diversity are a strategic priority for us and why we are an equal opportunities employer. You are welcome here, regardless of your age, disability, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, or any other protected characteristic.

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