Our Team
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Chris Marais
Founding Partner
Chris graduated with a B.Com Actuarial Science
from the University of Stellenbosch. Chris has over 30 years of investment experience, and co-founded Citadel Investment Services (Pty) Ltd where he was also CEO. Chris was also CEO and a co-founder of 1st Fusion Asset Management (Pty) Ltd.
Bruno Schwalbach, CFA
Founding Partner
Bruno graduated with a M.Com Finance from the
University of the Witwatersrand where he is also
currently a PhD candidate. Bruno was a portfolio
manager at 1st Fusion Asset Management and has
over 7 years of investment experience specialising
in derivatives. Bruno has published work in the
Investment Analysts Journal and is the recipient
of various academic awards.
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Nerina de Clercq
Head of Operations
Nerina graduated with a B.Com Honours degree from the University of Pretoria. Nerina has experience in investment analysis, operations, as well as HR and BBBEE. Her main responsibilities include client on-boarding, management, and implementation, and she runs all day-to-day operational tasks at Ironclad.
Ryan Brookshaw
Portfolio Manager
Ryan graduated with a Masters in Statistics from the University of Toledo in the USA. Ryan's primary responsibilities include quantitative research and risk management. Additionally, Ryan oversees the trading and implementation function at Ironclad.
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Rui Schwalbach
Investment Analyst
Rui has a BCom degree from the University of the Free State, majoring in Investment Management. Rui's responsibilities include investment analysis, research, and operational tasks.