Senior Portfolio Architect — Multi-Asset Strategy Leader

HR Options; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in South Africa is seeking a highly skilled Senior Portfolio Manager. This role requires strong leadership and expertise in investment strategy, with a minimum of 7 years in portfolio management, proficiency in English and Afrikaans, and a postgraduate degree in Finance or a related field. The candidate will manage multi-asset portfolios and ensure compliance with relevant regulations, offering a significant career opportunity within a reputable organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in portfolio management.
• Proficiency in English and Afrikaans.
• Strong understanding of investment markets and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term investment strategy for multi-asset portfolios.
• Lead identification and evaluation of new investment opportunities.
• Design, implement, and manage multi-asset portfolios in line with client mandates.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research on third-party asset managers.
• Ensure portfolios comply with FSCA regulations and internal risk controls.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Investment strategy

Risk management

Education

Postgraduate degree in Finance, Economics, or Investment Management

Tools

Morningstar

Excel

IRESS

OPUS

Factset

Job description

A leading financial services firm in South Africa is seeking a highly skilled Senior Portfolio Manager. This role requires strong leadership and expertise in investment strategy, with a minimum of 7 years in portfolio management, proficiency in English and Afrikaans, and a postgraduate degree in Finance or a related field. The candidate will manage multi-asset portfolios and ensure compliance with relevant regulations, offering a significant career opportunity within a reputable organization.