Strategic Portfolio Manager: Growth & Investment Leadership

Absa Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Absa Group is seeking a Portfolio Manager to oversee investment portfolios, drive sustainable risk-adjusted returns, and ensure alignment with client objectives and regulatory requirements. The role emphasizes portfolio strategy, risk governance and informed decision-making to support business growth.

The incumbent contributes to long-term value creation through sound investment stewardship, stakeholder engagement, and a strong focus on performance, compliance and client outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Finance and Investment Management.
• Postgraduate Degrees or Professional Qualifications: Accounting

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of investment portfolios and drive risk-adjusted returns.
• Prepare research reports and presentations for investment committees.
• Support Senior Portfolio Managers with research, portfolio reviews, and execution.
• Build and maintain client relationships and identify growth opportunities.
• Ensure governance, compliance, and alignment with regulatory requirements.

Education

Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Finance and Investment Management

Postgraduate Degrees and Professional Qualifications: Accounting

Job description

Absa Group is seeking a Portfolio Manager to oversee investment portfolios, drive sustainable risk-adjusted returns, and ensure alignment with client objectives and regulatory requirements. The role emphasizes portfolio strategy, risk governance and informed decision-making to support business growth.

The incumbent contributes to long-term value creation through sound investment stewardship, stakeholder engagement, and a strong focus on performance, compliance and client outcomes.