Senior Investment Consultant

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFP016597/KM

Date posted:

Thursday, February 12, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
An exciting opportunity has opened for a Senior Investment Consultant to join a leading institutional investment advisory team based in Johannesburg. This role is ideal for an experienced professional who thrives in both strategic advisory and handsâon investment consulting.

POSITION INFO:
As a key member of the consulting team, you will lead client engagements across pension funds, insurers, and institutional portfolios, while contributing to a cuttingâedge business.

Key Responsibilities:

Client Advisory & Strategy:
- Lead and manage institutional client relationships.
- Develop investment strategies aligned with client objectives.
- Present performance, market updates, and recommendations at Board and Committee meetings.
- Draft and maintain investment policy statements and governance.
Investment Strategy & Research:
- Conduct ALM and strategic asset allocation analysis.
- Perform manager research across asset classes.
- Evaluate portfolio performance using risk, attribution, and benchmarking tools.
- Contribute to macroeconomic and tactical asset allocation.
Implementation & Oversight:
- Coordinate manager transitions, cash flows, and rebalancing.
- Monitor mandate compliance and investment risk.
- Integrate proprietary systems and automation tools into consulting workflows.
- Ensure accurate and timely client reports.
Leadership:
- Mentor junior consultants and analysts.
- Review outputs delivered across the consulting value chain.
- Support RFPs, proposals, and new business opportunities.

Experience & Qualifications:

Honours in Actuarial Science, Investment Management, Finance, Economics, or a related field (CFA/CAIA/AMASSA/TASSA advantageous).
5–10 years in investment consulting or institutional asset management.
Proven experience in asset allocation, manager selection, and advisory.
Advantageous exposure: Actuarial modelling, LDI, investment systems, or ESG.

Technical Skills:

Advanced Excel & PowerPoint.
Knowledge of R, Python, or Power BI beneficial.
Understanding of Regulation 28, SAM, and local investment frameworks.
Strong quantitative, analytical, and communication skills.

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This role is designed for someone who wants to lead, not just execute.

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Quantitative Risk

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles.
For more information,

Contact:
Kholo Mongalo
Recruitment Researcher in Actuarial & Analytics
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