Head : Investment Unit Negotiable

It Ridge Technologies Pty Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A national export confidence organization in South Africa is seeking a Head of Investment Unit to lead investment strategy implementation and management. The role involves developing strategies, overseeing asset managers, and ensuring compliance with risk parameters. Candidates should have a degree in Financial Management and significant experience in investment management. This position offers contributions to medical aid and provident funds, along with performance bonuses.

Benefits

Medical Aid Contribution

Provident Fund Contribution

Performance Bonuses

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years' experience in investment management.
• Knowledge of market systems and software preferred.
• Experience in the insurance industry advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review investment strategies for portfolios.
• Construct portfolios and define asset allocations.
• Oversee the selection and appointment of asset managers.
• Monitor portfolio performance and manage allocations.
• Implement risk management measures and compliance.
• Lead the investment team and set performance goals.

Skills

Investment management

Portfolio management

Risk management

Knowledge of market systems

Education

Honours degree in Financial Management, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Asset modelling software

Job description

Job Title

Head : Investment Unit Our client who has been empowering South African exports since

Born under the wings of the Export Credit and Foreign Investments Insurance Act, is your go-to source for cutting-edge political and commercial risk insurance.

As a self-sustained force, they are not just an agency; they are the heartbeat of national export confidence, proudly owned by the state!

Description

We are seeking a skilled Head : Investment Unit to lead the implementation and management of our investment strategy.

This role involves setting and reviewing investment strategies, constructing portfolios, selecting asset managers, and ensuring compliance with regulations and risk parameters.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review investment strategies for local and offshore portfolios, considering insurance liabilities, regulations, and risk appetite.
• Construct portfolios and define asset allocations, investment guidelines, and manager specifications.
• Oversee the selection, appointment, and onboarding of asset managers.
• Monitor portfolio performance and manage fund manager allocations to achieve objectives.
• Implement risk management measures and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Lead the investment team, establish processes, and set performance goals.

Requirements

• Honours degree in Financial Management, Accounting, Investment Management, Actuarial Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years' experience in investment management.
• Knowledge of market systems and asset modelling software preferred.
• Experience in the insurance industry advantageous.
• Familiarity with government procurement processes beneficial.

We offer

• Medical Aid Contribution
• Provident Fund Contribution
• Performance Bonuses #J-