Investment Head (Multi Manager)

SET Consulting; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 90 000 - 150 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services group in Cape Town is seeking an experienced investment lead to shape portfolio strategy across various markets. You will oversee stakeholder relationships, manage selection, and provide strategic advice to the investment committee. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of institutional investment experience, especially in asset allocation and portfolio construction. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to the financial futures of millions of policyholders while working directly with senior management.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant institutional investment experience required.
• Experience in strategic asset allocation and portfolio construction.
• Deep expertise in manager selection for institutional funds.

Responsibilities

• Shape portfolio strategy across public and private markets.
• Craft recommendations on asset allocation and portfolio design.
• Direct implementation of approved strategies.

Skills

Manager Selection

Stakeholder Relationships

Risk Management

Education

Degree in Finance, Investments, Economics, Actuarial Science

Postgraduate study or professional designations (CFA/CAIA)

Job description

Superb career opportunity with leading listed financial services group. This is a newly created position reports directly into the MD and as the investment lead for these funds, you will shape portfolio strategy across public markets, a substantial private markets programme, and direct property, delivering stable, long-term real returns that secure the financial futures of millions of policyholders. You will be the trusted strategic advisor to the investment committee, crafting recommendations on strategic asset allocation, portfolio design and manager selection, and directing implementation once approved.

Key performance areas

• Manager Selection & Oversight
• Governance, Risk & Fiduciary Oversight
• Stakeholder Relationships & Influence

Qualifications and experience

• Degree in Finance, Investments, Economics, Actuarial Science or related field; postgraduate study and/or professional designations (e.g. qualified Actuary; CFA/CAIA) would be advantageous.
• 10+ years of relevant institutional investment experience, including deep experience in strategic asset allocation, portfolio construction, and manager selection for institutional funds.