Chief Investment Officer | Johannesburg

Recruiter:

The Recruitment Council

Job Ref:

Chief Investment Off..

Date posted:

Monday, September 1, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Market Related

SUMMARY:
Chief Investment Officer | Johannesburg

POSITION INFO:

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Chief Investment Officer to join a leading financial services firm in Sandton, Johannesburg.

This pivotal role involves establishing and overseeing investment strategies, managing flagship equity model portfolios, and providing leadership to the investment management and equity research teams.

The ideal candidate will have 10-15 years of investment management experience, including 5 years in a senior leadership position. You must also have exposure to both local and global equity portfolio management and a strong track record of investment performance. A postgraduate degree in Investments, Finance, or a related field, along with a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, is required.

As a strategic and visionary leader, you will be accountable for key outputs such as investment strategy, regulatory compliance, risk management, and research. This is an opportunity for a results-driven individual to drive growth and shape the firm''s investment philosophy.

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