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Director, Private Wealth at Colonial First State

Director, Private Wealth

Colonial First State · AU

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Director, Private Wealth

Colonial First State · AU

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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.