Chief Investment Officer

SUMMARY:
A national leader who specializes in bespoke investment fund management is seeking an experienced Chief Investment Officer to join their innovative team. The Chief Investment Officer will be heavily involved in setting the strategic focus for the investment direction of the organization and its portfolio investee companies, as well as in capital raising for investing activities.

POSITION INFO:

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Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of a Post Graduate degree with a Major in investment management, or related field.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) and/or Chartered Accountant (CA) would be advantageous.
• 8 years specific investment experience within the investment management industry.
• A proven track record of successful investment management and decision making with knowledge of portfolio management.
• Understanding and proficiency in asset allocation and equity investments.
• Knowledge of major types of investments and markets.
• In depth experience/knowledge of South African investment market.
• Understanding of investment risks.
• Strong understanding of valuation, accounting, and economic principles across most industries.
• Building and leading an investment team of various disciplines in the investment process
• Understanding of the B-BBEE codes will be a strong plus

Performance Areas (Responsibilities):

The Chief Investment Officers’ duties may include, but not be limited to:

• Effectively engaging with the Investment Committee and with several independent professionals
• Leading and coordinating capital-raising through client/partner/investor roadshows/meetings, public forum presentations and other activities
• Overseeing and managing the organizations investment portfolio, including quality control and investment approach
• Making recommendations to the Investment Committee and making pitches at meetings towards the review and structuring of prospective investments, as well as report on investment progress and advise winning portfolio strategy
• Strategically drive capital- raise activities and execute on the organizations next stage of capital markets/investment fund offerings towards building and growing the business
• Working closely with individuals to develop their level of contribution and effectiveness to achieve winning deal structuring and post-investment management
• Ensuring that investment and portfolio performance is routinely assessed and that reports are prepared on a timely basis for the internal finance function and investors/relevant parties
• Developing a strategy to identify new sources of capital and play an active role with investors/donors on both capital raising and discussions around the transformation impact and performance of investments
• Working with the CFO and COO to strengthen internal management within the business
• Meeting with investors and prospective donors and investors to discuss the portfolio’s current and potential impact
• Monitoring the organizations investment/ business approaches to maximize the transformative outcomes and build financial sustainability.

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