Chief Investment Officer | Equities | Centurion

The Recruitment Council; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading Asset Manager firm as a Chief Investment Officer. This role involves establishing investment strategies, managing model portfolios, and providing leadership to investment teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in investment management and a strong track record in portfolio management.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of investment management experience.
• At least 5 years in senior leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Establishes investment strategies and manages flagship equity model portfolios.
• Develops strategies for risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Oversees investment research and mentors Equity Analysts.

Skills

Analysing information

Problem-solving

Leadership

Team management

Business opportunity identification

Strategic thinking

Persuasion

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Education

Postgraduate degree in Investments Management

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

Job description

Join a leading Asset Manager firm as Chief Investment Officer.

With a global presence and a commitment to innovation, this company offers a dynamic environment for top-tier investment professionals.

The primary purpose of the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) is to establish investment strategies and manage our flagship equity model portfolios (local and international).

Furthermore, the CIO will be tasked with assisting and complementing our client's Portfolio Management team with the view to making recommendations as to whether to acquire, dispose of, or hold investments based on empirical research.

Key Outputs:

1. Investment Strategy: Provides input and management oversight of investment strategy formulation to ensure the business is supported by the appropriate investment capabilities. Manages and accepts accountability for our client's flagship model portfolios (local and offshore). Serves as the custodian of the business' investment philosophy. Ensures investment capabilities and initiatives are appropriately prioritized and aligned with our investment philosophy. Works and provides technical assistance on investment policy. Ensures that investment mandates are established, implemented, and adhered to. Monitors and assesses the effectiveness and performance of investment strategies, products, and solutions, and identifies areas of opportunity to enhance the client experience and returns.
2. Regulatory compliance and risk management: Develops strategies for identifying, measuring, and mitigating risks relating to the overall investment management process. Ensures compliance with company policies, regulations, and rules. Chairs the client's Investment Committee.
3. Investment Research: Oversees the investment research agenda and identifies areas of outperformance, whether sectors or stocks, to outperform benchmarks. Supervises and mentors Equity Analysts to support the business's investment process.
4. Effective leadership: Leads and provides strategic direction to the investment management and equity research teams. Leverages strategic relationships and alliances to build new investment or growth opportunities where appropriate. Provides management with an investment view based on performance. Mentors and guides direct reports, sets performance and growth goals, manages performance, and identifies development needs. Ensures transformational targets are met.

Qualifications:

• Postgraduate degree in Investments Management, Finance, Actuarial Science, Quantitative, or Risk Management.
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).

Experience:

• 10-15 years of investment management experience.
• At least 5 years in senior leadership roles.
• Exposure to portfolio management across various products, markets, and industries with a strong track record of investment performance.
• Experience with both local and global equity portfolio management and research.

Key Competencies:

• Analysing information, problem-solving.
• Leadership and team management.
• Business opportunity identification and growth orientation.
• Providing insights and strategic thinking.
• Maintaining composure under pressure.
• Developing long-term strategies and visionary thinking.
• Persuasion and negotiation skills.
• Challenging ideas and fostering innovation.
• Motivating and empowering individuals.
• Conflict resolution and empathetic understanding.