Investment Strategy Head

2 weeks ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa FirstRand Full time R1 200 000 - R2 400 000 per year

Job Description

The Head of the Investment Strategy Team will be responsible for managing a small group

of investment and quantitative professionals. This Team is responsible for delivering in-

depth market analysis and portfolio strategies across the different balance sheets that the

FirstRand Group Treasury Investment Office is managing.

It includes providing direct analytical support to the head of the Investment Office and

portfolio managers. It should draw from the relevant output produced by the Investment

Office's macroeconomic team as well as any other information that is relevant for producing

optimal investment strategies for the FirstRand Group.

The Investment Strategy Team's contributions should lead to actionable insights and

enhance investment frameworks across the different balance sheets in the FirstRand Group

Are you someone who can:

  • Conduct and communicate investment strategies for the relevant balance sheets across fixed income, credit, FX and equity markets
  • Provide timely and practical market insights, scenario analysis, and risk/reward frameworks for positioning strategies.
  • Support portfolio managers with quantitative and fundamental research, valuation analytics, and relative value assessments.
  • Lead a team of strategists and analysts in generating forward-looking investment themes and portfolio ideas.
  • Collaborate closely with portfolio- and risk managers to integrate views into portfolios.
  • Build and maintain models that track market dislocations, policy shifts, and liquidity dynamics.
  • Prepare and present strategy material to investment committees and (internal) client meetings as required.
  • Mentor junior staff and drive knowledge sharing across the Investment Office and Group Treasury.

Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

15/10/25

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group's Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.

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