Our Team
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.
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.
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.