MANAGING DIRECTOR : INVESTMENT

Hr Genie; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Managing Director (MD) to oversee its investment companies. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant business management or finance degree and at least 12 years of experience in the financial services sector, emphasizing leadership, strategic planning, and investment management. This role requires strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, alongside a proven ability to lead and motivate teams effectively. The MD will drive the organization's strategic vision, ensuring ethical execution of responsibilities and compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• At least 12 years in the financial services industry.
• Investment management qualification preferably.
• Technical knowledge in management areas including investment, finance, legal, and IT.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and mentor teams; manage division as a cohesive team.
• Execute MD responsibilities ethically; develop and implement division strategy.
• Oversee investment philosophy; maintain organizational culture and reputation.
• Prepare budgets; monitor financial performance; identify expansion opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Delegation

Education

Relevant degree in business management or finance

Job description

We are looking for an MD capable of leading and managing a group's investment companies.

Investment and management experience are key success factors.

Your qualifications include:

• Formal Education: Relevant degree in business management or finance, preferably with an investment management qualification.
• Experience: At least 12 years in the financial services industry, with experience in both investment and management.
• Critical Competencies: Technical knowledge across management areas including investment, finance, legal, regulatory, marketing, strategic planning, HR, and IT; understanding of commercial law; multitasking and delegation skills; teamwork; leadership and motivational skills; strategic thinking; problem-solving; analytical skills; excellent communication skills.

This role will enable you to:

• People: Lead, motivate, and mentor teams; advocate policies; implement employment policies; manage division as a cohesive team.
• Processes: Execute MD responsibilities ethically; manage human capital; develop and implement division strategy; oversee investment philosophy; maintain organizational culture and reputation; report to CEO; analyze distribution channels; coordinate with finance, marketing, and sales divisions; recruit and develop staff; ensure succession planning.
• Technology: Coordinate system development and maintenance; ensure IT security and compliance.
• Finance/Growth: Prepare budgets; monitor financial performance; identify expansion opportunities; lead negotiations.
• Regulatory: Ensure compliance with FAIS, FICA, POPIA; maintain licensing; prioritize client fair treatment; liaise with compliance functions.

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