Head Of Investments

The Recruitment Council; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Head of Investments to lead their investment strategy and manage flagship equity model portfolios. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of investment management experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role. This position requires a postgraduate degree in relevant fields and a CFA qualification. Key responsibilities include establishing equity portfolios, providing strategic direction, and overseeing the investment research agenda for performance enhancement.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of investment management experience.
• At least 5 years of senior leadership experience.
• Substantial track record in portfolio management across various products and markets, with exposure to local and global equities.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage flagship local and international equity model portfolios.
• Provide strategic direction and technical assistance on investment policy and strategy formulation.
• Oversee the investment research agenda to identify areas of outperformance.
• Develop strategies for identifying, measuring, and mitigating risks within the investment management process.
• Chair the company's Investment Committee.
• Mentor and provide guidance to direct reports, including Equity Analysts.

Skills

Investment management expertise

Portfolio performance analysis

Risk management

Strategic planning

Mentoring

Education

Postgraduate degree in Investments Management, Finance, Actuarial Science, Quantitative, or Risk Management

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) qualification

Job description

Role : Head of Investments

Location : Centurion

Are you a seasoned and visionary leader in investment management with a passion for driving superior portfolio performance?

Our client is seeking a Chief Investment Officer (CIO) to lead their investment strategy and manage flagship equity model portfolios. This is a senior leadership role where you will be the custodian of our investment philosophy, providing strategic direction to our investment management and equity research teams. If you have a substantial track record of investment success and are ready to shape the future of their firm, they want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage our flagship local and international equity model portfolios.
• Provide strategic direction and technical assistance on investment policy and strategy formulation.
• Oversee the investment research agenda to identify areas of outperformance.
• Develop strategies for identifying, measuring, and mitigating risks within the investment management process.
• Chair the company's Investment Committee.
• Mentor and provide guidance to direct reports, including Equity Analysts, and set investment goals for performance and growth.

Experience and Qualifications

• A postgraduate degree in Investments Management, Finance, Actuarial Science, Quantitative, or Risk Management.
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) qualification.
• 10-15 years of investment management experience.
• At least 5 years of senior leadership experience.
• A substantial track record in portfolio management across a variety of products and markets, with exposure to both local and global equities.