Head of Investments

Recruiter:

The Recruitment Council

Job Ref:

Head of Investments

Date posted:

Thursday, August 28, 2025

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

Market related

SUMMARY:
Head of Investments

POSITION INFO:

Role: Head of Investments

Location: Centurion

Are you a seasoned and visionary leader in investment management with a passion for driving superior portfolio performance?

Our client is seeking a Chief Investment Officer (CIO) to lead their investment strategy and manage flagship equity model portfolios. This is a senior leadership role where you will be the custodian of our investment philosophy, providing strategic direction to our investment management and equity research teams. If you have a substantial track record of investment success and are ready to shape the future of their firm, they want to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

Establish and manage our flagship local and international equity model portfolios.
Provide strategic direction and technical assistance on investment policy and strategy formulation.
Oversee the investment research agenda to identify areas of outperformance.
Develop strategies for identifying, measuring, and mitigating risks within the investment management process.
Chair the company''s Investment Committee.
Mentor and provide guidance to direct reports, including Equity Analysts, and set investment goals for performance and growth.

Experience and Qualifications:

A postgraduate degree in Investments Management, Finance, Actuarial Science, Quantitative, or Risk Management.
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) qualification.
10-15 years of investment management experience.
At least 5 years of senior leadership experience.
A substantial track record in portfolio management across a variety of products and markets, with exposure to both local and global equities.

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