Christine van der Mescht
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Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026
Strategic Relationship Manager
London, GB
Profile Verified by The Marque
Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026
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Biography
Christine van der Mescht is an experienced investment professional with a passion for alternative assets and private markets, leading as Strategic Relationship Manager at RisCura Solutions. Christine’s experience in the financial services industry includes roles with some leading investment managers.
Having lived and worked in several countries around the world, Christine brings a truly global outlook and cultural fluency to her work. This international perspective enables her to connect effortlessly with people from diverse backgrounds and to introduce them strategically to suitable opportunities. She navigates the complex nuances of cross-border investment and relationship-building with confidence.
Widely regarded for her ability to build trusted connections and her instinct for identifying exceptional opportunities, Christine facilitates access to distinctive opportunities across the global investment landscape for Ultra High Net Worth individuals, Family Offices, and institutions. She combines commercial acumen with creative intuition, approaching every selected opportunity with both analytical depth and personal warmth.
Equally committed to philanthropy and charitable initiatives, Christine believes in using her network and experience to create positive social impact and support meaningful causes, with a particular interest in children and animals. She thrives at the intersection of finance, culture, and community, where insight, instinct, and human connection come together to create long-lasting value.
Christine is open to select advisory engagements that complement her current work.
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Background
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2020 — Present
Strategic Relationship Manager
RisCura Solutions
RisCura Solutions is a well-established, institutionally-oriented investment advisory and consulting business. RisCura utilises analytics, risk management and research to serve asset managers and institutional investors.
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2019 — 2020
Business Development Manager
Ashburton Investments
Founded in 1983, Ashburton Investments is FirstRand Group's asset management arm. It is a trusted investment manager offering a broad range of investment solutions, specialising in global equity and multi-asset funds.
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2001 — 2003
Investment Specialist
Investec Asset Management
Investec Asset Management (now Ninety One after it was demerged from Investec in 2020) was the asset management arm of Investec.
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2017 — 2018
Head of Sales & Marketing
NMRQL Research
NMRQL Research is an investment management company utilising quantitative research and algorithms to predict the stock market.
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2008 — 2011
Business Development Manager
Aurum
Aurum is a specialist hedge fund investment business founded in 1994.
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2006 — 2008
Business Development Manager
Sygnia Asset Management
Christine joined Sygnia in the year after the investment business was launched.
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2003 — 2006
Business Development Manager
Sanlam Investments
Sanlam Investments is one of South Africa's largest asset managers with a commitment to the creation of long-term sustainability for investors.
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