Help Shape the Future of Financial Freedom
At GCI Wealth, we are on a mission to empower people to achieve financial freedom so that they can choose what is important to them.
As a fast-growing, values-driven Financial Services Provider, we are building something meaningful. We believe our clients are our compass, we lead with ownership, innovate continuously, create spaces for authenticity and connection, collaborate to enable success, and bring clarity through simplicity.
We are looking for an ambitious, commercially astute, and relationship-driven Business Development Manager to join our Growth Team and play a pivotal role in accelerating our expansion through strategic partnerships, acquisitions, and advisor growth initiatives.
Reporting directly to the Head of Growth: Wealth, this role offers a unique opportunity to influence the future growth trajectory of one of South Africa's most exciting wealth management businesses.
The Opportunity
This is not a traditional sales role.
You will be responsible for identifying, building, and converting strategic acquisition opportunities within the financial advice industry. Your focus will be on developing meaningful relationships with Independent Financial Advisors, financial planning practices, and wealth businesses while driving mergers, acquisitions, and advisor integration initiatives.
You will work closely with senior leadership and have a direct impact on the growth strategy of the business.
What You'll Be Responsible ForDrive Growth Through Mergers & Acquisitions
- Build and manage a high-quality pipeline of Independent Financial Advisors, advisor books, and financial planning firms.
- Identify, qualify, and engage prospective acquisition and partnership opportunities.
- Lead the end-to-end business development process from initial engagement through to signed agreements.
- Assess strategic, cultural, and commercial fit of potential opportunities.
- Develop trusted relationships with advisors, business owners, and key industry stakeholders.
- Collaborate with Executive Leadership on deal structuring, valuation discussions, and commercial negotiations.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure successful integration of acquired advisors and businesses.
- Build, refine, and scale a repeatable and sustainable M&A business development framework.
- Represent GCI Wealth professionally within the broader Financial Services industry.
What We're Looking ForQualifications & Experience
- BCom Degree or equivalent tertiary qualification.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in:
- Business Development
- Strategic Sales
- Relationship Management
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Financial Services Growth Strategies
- Proven track record of developing and converting high-value business pipelines.
- Strong understanding of the Financial Services landscape.
- Knowledge of Independent Financial Advisors, wealth management businesses, and financial planning practices.
- Experience in deal structuring, financial analysis, or accounting would be highly advantageous.
Personal Attributes
You are someone who:
- Builds trust and credibility quickly.
- Possesses exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
- Has high emotional intelligence and strong commercial acumen.
- Balances strategic thinking with disciplined execution.
- Can identify opportunities others miss.
- Thrives in an entrepreneurial and fast-paced environment.
- Is naturally proactive and takes ownership.
- Understands how to influence, negotiate, and drive outcomes.
- Can navigate complexity while maintaining focus on long-term objectives.
- Enjoys working collaboratively across teams and functions.
How Success Will Be Measured
In this role, your success will be measured through:
- Development of a scalable and consistently converting M&A pipeline.
- Growth in the number of high-quality Wealth Managers joining the business.
- Successful acquisition and integration of advisors and firms.
- Strong external relationships across the financial advice industry.
- Reduced dependency on leadership through proactive execution and strategic thinking.
- Contribution to sustainable business growth and long-term value creation.
Why Join GCI Wealth?
- Be part of a purpose-driven organisation changing lives through financial freedom.
- Work directly with senior leadership and influence business strategy.
- Join a high-growth environment with significant career development opportunities.
- Make a measurable impact on the future of the business.
- Collaborate with talented professionals who are passionate about growth, innovation, and excellence.
If you are a commercially minded business development professional who understands the Financial Services industry and has a passion for building strategic relationships that drive growth, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us build the future of financial freedom.
Pay: R59 000,00 - R60 000,00 per month
Experience:
- Business Development: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
