Head of Investments

1 week ago

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This is a leadership role at the heart of one of South Africa’s most significant investment mandates, with strategic oversight of R300 billion in multi-asset portfolios underpinning company’s with-profit products. As the company’s 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. Key Result Areas Key Responsibilities : 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. Experience translating product / liability needs into investment objectives and risk budgets; with-profit / smoothed-bonus or LDI exposure is beneficial. Experience overseeing public market investments and a meaningful private markets programme, with an integrated total-portfolio perspective. Proven manager research, selection and oversight; mandate and fee negotiation; continuous performance / risk monitoring. Strong risk orientation (market, liquidity, concentration, manager) and familiarity with South African life / asset-management regulatory contexts. Track record of preparing persuasive decision papers and presenting to senior governance forums; confident under scrutiny. Leadership of investment professionals, including building specialist teams, developing talent, and strengthening processes, reporting and execution. Kindly consider your application unsuccessful should you not be contacted within 7 working days #J-18808-Ljbffr

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