Investment Head (Multi Manager)

Set Consulting; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services group in Cape Town seeks an Investment Head to lead portfolio strategy across public and private markets. You will advise the investment committee on asset allocation and oversee the implementation of investment strategies. Ideal candidates have over 10 years of investment experience and relevant degrees, including CFA or CAIA, to secure the financial futures of millions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant institutional investment experience.
• Deep experience in strategic asset allocation and portfolio construction.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strategic Asset Allocation

Portfolio Construction

Manager Selection

Team Leadership

Stakeholder Relationships

Education

Degree in Finance, Investments, Economics, Actuarial Science

Postgraduate study or professional designations (CFA / CAIA)

Job description

Overview

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.