Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

To lead discretionary and advisory portfolio management and fund management for the international investment business, taking full accountability for the management and performance of the division, ensuring that the teams maximises the value of client funds within the terms of investment policy, leading select client portfolios and optimally solving for client requirements, while achieving the strategic objectives within regulatory and legislative requirements,

Qualifications
Post Graduate Diploma in Finance and Accounting

Experience
Investment Management - Minimum 10 years relevant investment industry experience in a similar role including general portfolio management and direct client facing experience.

Outputs

• Actively monitor and assess team’s performance on a continuous basis with a view to improving profitability and the efficiency of the overall investment operations.
• Actively participate in various investment committees and meetings and where required provide input, assistance and support to the team with investment expertise, investment strategy and general asset management duties.
• Anticipate changes in the business environment and client engagement needs and the impact and/or potential benefits on the investment strategy.
• Build, develop and maintain strong relationships with all relevant internal partners and other stakeholders, gaining a deep understanding of their requirements and those of their end consumers, while partnering with them to achieve their goals and addressing the needs of clients.
• Conduct regular evaluations of client portfolios in order to keep them informed of their position and verify that appropriate levels of fees or commission are being charges.