Head Of Investments | Centurion

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Chief Investment Officer to lead investment strategy and manage flagship equity model portfolios. The ideal candidate will have a postgraduate degree in Investments Management or related fields, CFA qualification, and a minimum of 5 years in senior leadership roles. This position offers an opportunity to shape the future of investment management within the firm.

Qualifications

• Substantial track record in portfolio management across various products and markets.
• Experience managing local and international equity model portfolios.
• At least 5 years of senior leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage flagship local and international equity model portfolios.
• Provide strategic direction on investment policy and strategy.
• Oversee the investment research agenda.

Skills

Leadership

Investment strategy formulation

Portfolio management

Risk management

Education

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

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) qualification

Job description

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.

Qualifications

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