
Premium Client Manager at capital.com (Johannesburg, Gauteng)
capital.com· Johannesburg, Gauteng·
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Job description
Capital.com is a global trading and investing platform operating across regulated markets worldwide. Capital.com South Africa is an Authorised Financial Services Provider and an FSCA-approved Over-the-Counter Derivative Provider.
The Premium Client Manager will manage, develop and grow a portfolio of high-value clients in South Africa, giving each one proactive, informed and commercially disciplined support. The role calls for a strong commercial mindset, excellent relationship management skills, sound knowledge of financial markets, and the ability to deliver an exceptional client experience within a regulated environment.
This is a relationship management and commercial client engagement role. It does not involve the provision of financial advice, discretionary portfolio management or personalised investment recommendations.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain a strong understanding of market developments, competitor activity and Capital.com’s full product suite across all relevant revenue streams.
- Support client engagement and retention through consistent communication, strong product knowledge and a clear understanding of Capital.com’s services.
- Proactively identify, source and engage prospective premium clients through appropriate business development activity, referrals, networking, events and approved internal channels.
- Maintain accurate CRM records, including client interactions, follow-ups, pipeline activity and agreed actions.
- Liaise with Compliance, Operations and Customer Support to resolve client matters.
- Willingness and ability to travel regionally, where required, to support client engagement, business development activity and Capital.com events.
Requirements:
- 5–10 years’ experience in client relationship management, business development, premium client service, brokerage, fintech, trading, wealth management, or a related financial-services environment.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Commerce, Investment Management, or a related field.
- FSCA RE5 regulatory exam completed.
- Strong understanding of financial markets, including FX, indices, equities, commodities, macroeconomic data, market sentiment and derivative products such as CFDs.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently and professionally with sophisticated clients.
- Demonstrated ability to acquire new clients and build long-term client relationships.
- Experience attending or supporting client events, seminars, webinars, exhibitions or business development roadshows.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, regulated environment where client experience, commercial outcomes and compliance standards must be balanced.
- Fluent in English.
Advantageous To Have:
- SAIFM / RPE modules, particularly Introduction to Financial Markets, Regulation and Ethics, or Derivatives
- Additional South African language skills would be beneficial but are not essential.
Local Market Knowledge:
- Understanding of the South African financial services regulatory environment, retail investor behaviour and conduct expectations.
- Awareness of FSCA expectations for financial promotions, fair client communication and conduct risk in financial services.
What Will You Get In Return:
- Competitive Salary: We believe great work deserves great pay! Your skills and talents will be rewarded with a salary that makes you feel valued and motivated.
- Work-Life Harmony: Join a company that genuinely cares about you - because your life outside of work matters just as much as your time on the clock. #LI-Hybrid
- Generous Time Off: Need a breather? Our annual leave policy lets you recharge and enjoy life outside of work without a worry.
- Employee Referral Program: Love working here? Share the love! Bring your talented friends on board and get rewarded for growing our awesome team.
- Comprehensive Health & Pension Benefits: From medical insurance to pension plans, we’ve got your back. Plus, location-specific benefits and perks!
- Workation Wonderland: Live your digital nomad dreams with 30 extra days to work remotely from anywhere in the world (some restrictions apply). Adventure awaits!
- Volunteer Days: Make a difference! Take two additional paid days each year to support causes you care about and give back to the community.
Why work at capital.com
- Culture: Values-driven (ownership, curiosity, momentum) with a collaborative, international environment. Described as blending "the ambition of a scale-up with the collaboration of a close-knit team."
- Work Model: Hybrid working (where applicable); option to work abroad up to 30 days per year ("Workation Initiative").
- Perks: Private health insurance, performance-based bonuses, volunteering days, referral bonuses, social events, development and training support.
- Engineering & Innovation: Opportunity to work on a next-generation trading platform using AI, data, and scalable infrastructure. Teams are located across multiple continents, offering cross-cultural collaboration.
- Reviews: Glassdoor score 4.5; LinkedIn employer rating 4.3/5.0 (246 reviews) with high marks for Work-Life (4.4), Compensation (4.6), Culture (4.3), and Career (4.4).