J.P. Morgan Asset Management has announced that Joseph Tobias will join the Funds business as key account manager, southern region. Based in Melbourne and reporting to national sales manager, Brett Mennie, Tobias will cover Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and Western Australia in his new role. Tobias has more than 16 years financial services, business development and advice experience. Most recently he was Victorian regional manager, Zurich Investments. He has also held roles with Perpetual Investment Management, Commonwealth Bank of Australia and National Australia Bank.