Chief Institutional Portfolio Leader

oldmutual; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Mutual seeks a Head of Institutional Investments to lead the investment leadership, portfolio construction and outcomes of Symmetry's institutional multi-managed solutions. The role anchors the institutional portfolio management capability and represents Symmetry to institutional clients, trustees and partners.

Working closely with Product and Distribution, the Head of Institutional Investments drives risk-aware portfolio construction, governance, and commercial growth while safeguarding

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead institutional multi-manager portfolios.
• Strong understanding of asset allocation, manager research and governance.
• Experience in communicating with institutional clients and trustees.

Responsibilities

• Provide investment leadership for Symmetry's institutional range.
• Own investment positioning within mandates and governance.
• Ensure investment philosophy is consistently applied across portfolios.
• Lead portfolio construction and asset allocation decisions.
• Oversee risk management, liquidity and implementation considerations.
• Translate research into actionable portfolio decisions and manager selections.
• Represent the investment capability to clients, boards and consultants.

Skills

Investment leadership

Portfolio construction

Risk management

Governance

Client liaison

Job description

Old Mutual seeks a Head of Institutional Investments to lead the investment leadership, portfolio construction and outcomes of Symmetry's institutional multi-managed solutions. The role anchors the institutional portfolio management capability and represents Symmetry to institutional clients, trustees and partners.

Working closely with Product and Distribution, the Head of Institutional Investments drives risk-aware portfolio construction, governance, and commercial growth while safeguarding