Bell Asset Management, the Australian investment management firm, has bulked up its senior management roster with three appointments.

Jessica Grant is now head of business development, Jack Osborn is now an equity analyst, while Farhaana Desai is compliance manager. 

Grant joined BAM after serving a similar role with Macquarie Group and brings seven years of financial planning experience to the firm. Osborn used to be with Macquarie Private Wealth, while Desai held a compliance and governance post at UCA Funds Management.

Bell Asset Management is headquartered in Melbourne and offers a range of investment products to retail, wholesale and institutional investors. Its core focus is the management of global equity portfolios. The firm records some A$4 billion ($4.2 billion) in funds under management and administration.