About the Role
This leadership role within the Distribution team is responsible for accelerating growth across CFS Edge, Non-Custodial Administration Services, Wholesale Managed Accounts (SMAs), and Private Markets solutions. The successful candidate will build a strong industry presence, establish strategic partnerships, and design the future team structure, coverage model, and go-to-market strategy for this important growth segment.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute CFS’s private wealth growth strategy, driving growth across funds under administration, adviser adoption, and market share.
- Acquire, onboard, and grow relationships with High Net Worth, Ultra High Net Worth, and wholesale-focused advice firms.
- Build trusted relationships with advice principals, CIOs, investment committees, wealth executives, and other key market stakeholders.
- Champion the needs of private wealth clients across the business and support the development of relevant products, platforms, and propositions.
- Partner with product, investments, and platform teams to enhance CFS’s private wealth offering and support market adoption.
- Represent CFS at industry events, conferences, and specialist wealth forums to strengthen brand presence and market credibility.
- Build strategic relationships with asset managers, private market providers, technology partners, and industry influencers.
- Develop a scalable operating model, future team structure, and high-performance culture focused on growth, innovation, and client outcomes.
Requirements
- Significant experience in wealth management, platform distribution, private wealth, or investment consulting.
- Strong network across advice firms, wealth managers, family offices, and investment professionals.
- Demonstrated success in driving commercial growth and strategic partnerships.
- Deep understanding of the Australian advice and private wealth market.
- Highly commercial, relationship-driven, and strategic in approach.
- Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead through change.
- Full work rights in Australia.
Location
- Sydney
Work Type
- Hybrid working model
Benefits
- Additional day for your birthday
- Hybrid working model
- Access to CFS Employer Super
- Life Leave - 3 days per annum
- Access to Sonder for medical, mental health, and safety support
- Access to Corporate rates with BUPA Health Insurance
- Confidential coaching and counselling services
About the Company
- At CFS we know that the foundation of our success lies in our exceptional people. We believe in celebrating individuality, have a passion for high performance, and creating an environment where you can unleash your full potential. Our people enable us to make a difference and deliver exceptional experiences to help our customers achieve financial freedom.
- At CFS we are committed to creating a thriving environment where individuals can flourish. We believe that success is built upon strong teams, and we are dedicated to celebrating uniqueness, championing individuality, and supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe that when you can truly be yourself, you can unlock your full potential.
Equal Opportunity
- We believe in celebrating uniqueness, championing individuality, and supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce.
