Portfolio Manager

Morningstar, Inc.; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Morningstar Investment Management seeks a Portfolio Manager for its Multi Asset Portfolio Management team in Cape Town. The role involves managing multi-asset portfolios, conducting asset allocation, and mentoring team members. Candidates should have a solid background in investment management, proven performance track record, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, high-performance environment.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of tangible investment experience.
• Commitment to long-term, valuation-driven investing.
• Demonstrable track record in capital markets.

Responsibilities

• Manage local multi-asset model portfolios with risk-adjusted returns.
• Contribute to manager research and selection process.
• Mentor team members in portfolio and risk management.

Skills

Portfolio Management

Risk Management

Asset Allocation

Manager Research

Investment Strategies

Education

Undergraduate degree in Mathematics / Statistics / Finance / Economics

Advanced post-graduate, MBA or CFA

Job description

Morningstar Investment Management is a diverse global team with a shared mission to empower investor success by delivering outstanding investment results.

By helping investors meettheirgoals,we believe we can build up individuals, families, and communities.Our investment approach is guided by timeless investment principles, supported by deep research, and informed by behavioural science.

We collaborate on research and projects with our colleagues around the world, both within Investment Management and across the wider Morningstar group.The RoleWe are looking for a Portfolio Manager to join our Multi Asset Portfolio Management team.

You will contribute to the success of our multi-asset strategies by having dedicated portfolio and risk management responsibilities across South African model and platform-based portfolios.

You will also be involved in asset allocation, manager research and selection, portfolio implementation, performance attribution, trading and client reporting.

These activities are typically undertaken as part of a small team with a shared responsibility for the outcome.

Alongside these varied daily activities, you will contribute to longer term projects as we continually improve our investment methodologies and processes.

A passion for investing, intellectual curiosity and a commitment to our mission are essential for this role, alongside the knowledge, experience, skills and character necessary to be comfortable as part of a high-performance team.The role that will report into the Head of Investments for MIM SA.ResponsibilitiesManage the local South African multi-asset model portfolios across both constrained and unconstrained portfolios.Build and maintain target risk asset allocations using guidelines without supervision to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns.Propose new portfolio construction techniques, strategies and tools while supervising and mentoring others in asset allocation and portfolio construction.Contribute to the manager research and selection process by maintaining coverage of assigned buy and approved lists, identifying lagging positions and engaging with internal and external stakeholders to mitigate potential risks.Participate as a dedicated member of SA and EMEA investment and governance committee structure.Mentor team members in areas such as portfolio and risk management, capital markets, investment strategies, and decision-makingQualificationsUndergraduate degree in Mathematics / Statistics / Finance / Economics with advanced post-graduate, MBA or CFA strongly preferred.A minimum of 7 years of tangible investment experience with dedicated responsibilities across portfolio management and investment research.A commitment to long-term, valuation-driven investing and deep fundamental research.A demonstrable track record for applying knowledge of capital markets, investment strategies, and alternative investments to deliver superior risk-adjusted returnsfortable working in a high-performance environment with a desire for continuous learning.Desire to work in a team-based environment and willingness to contribute to investment ideas.A commitment to putting end investors first in all situations.Morningstar's hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to work remotely and collaborate in-person each week.

We've found that we're at our best when we're purposely together on a regular basis, at least three days each week.

A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change.

No matter where you are, you'll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues._MIMSoAfrPtyLtd Morningstar Investment Management South Africa (Pty) Ltd Legal Entity

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