Investment Head (Multi Manager)

SET Recruitment Consultants; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services group is seeking an Investment Head in Cape Town to shape portfolio strategy across various markets. This role involves crafting recommendations for strategic asset allocation and overseeing investment implementation. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of institutional investment experience and a relevant degree. This position offers a highly negotiable salary with an additional bonus.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant institutional investment experience.
• Deep experience in strategic asset allocation.
• Postgraduate study and/or professional designations (e.g. qualified Actuary; CFA/CAIA) advantageous.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Investment Strategy & Portfolio Design

Manager Selection & Oversight

Governance, Risk & Fiduciary Oversight

Stakeholder Relationships & Influence

Team Leadership & Development

Education

Degree in Finance, Investments, Economics, Actuarial Science or related field

Job description

Investment Head (Multi Manager)

R2.5m (Highly negotiable) plus bonus

Cape Town

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

• Investment Strategy & Portfolio Design
• Manager Selection & Oversight
• Governance, Risk & Fiduciary Oversight
• Stakeholder Relationships & Influence
• Team Leadership & Development

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.