Chief Investment Officer | Johannesburg

The Recruitment Council; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Johannesburg is looking for an experienced Chief Investment Officer to lead investment strategy and portfolio management. The ideal candidate has 10-15 years in investment management, including senior leadership experience, and a strong track record in equity performance. This role includes overseeing key outputs such as compliance and risk management, aimed at driving growth and shaping investment philosophy.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of investment management experience, including 5 years in a senior leadership position.
• Exposure to local and global equity portfolio management.
• Proven track record of investment performance.

Responsibilities

• Establish and oversee investment strategies.
• Manage flagship equity model portfolios.
• Provide leadership to investment management and equity research teams.

Skills

Investment management

Leadership

Strategic planning

Risk management

Education

Postgraduate degree in Investments, Finance, or related field

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Chief Investment Officer to join a leading financial services firm in Sandton, Johannesburg.

This pivotal role involves establishing and overseeing investment strategies, managing flagship equity model portfolios, and providing leadership to the investment management and equity research teams.

The ideal candidate will have 10-15 years of investment management experience, including 5 years in a senior leadership position. You must also have exposure to both local and global equity portfolio management and a strong track record of investment performance. A postgraduate degree in Investments, Finance, or a related field, along with a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, is required.

As a strategic and visionary leader, you will be accountable for key outputs such as investment strategy, regulatory compliance, risk management, and research. This is an opportunity for a results-driven individual to drive growth and shape the firm's investment philosophy.