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Amplify Investment Partners, wholly owned by Sanlam Investments, is a young up and coming asset manager. We identify and appoint next generation asset managers for their proven ability to generate superior risk adjusted returns to manage various Collective Investment Scheme mandates for us. Our offering covers the 8 different long only and 7 Retail Investment Hedge Funds. At our core is the drive to make an impact and we are contributing part of our profits to rhino conservation as well as social upliftment through education training and job creation.
What will you do?Position overview We are seeking an experienced and visionary leader to take accountability for the business. As the Head of Amplify Investment Partners, you will be responsible for setting the strategic direction of the business, overseeing operations, execution, and ensuring the achievement of financial and strategic objectives. Close alignment with the retail distribution team is critical to ensure Amplify delivers on its growth targets in this critical channel. You will play a pivotal role in driving growth, optimizing efficiencies, and ensuring alignment with overall business objectives. This role reports directly to the CEO: Sanlam Investments Multi-Manager.
Key responsibilities: Strategic planning – develop and execute the strategy to ensure that the product range is optimal for the identified target markets.Channel development – working closely with distribution to identify opportunities to expand and enhance the business's market presence, while fostering relationships and partnerships.Performance management – monitor and analyse key performance metrics related to the underlying fund managers, holding them accountable in delivering on expectations.Team leadership – build, lead, and develop a high-performing team, providing mentorship, guidance and support to ensure professional growth and achievement of targets.Product development – working closely with the research and distribution teams to identify product expansion opportunities, and execute on these.Negotiating fees and terms with appointed asset managers to ensure that the business maintains and increases its profitability.Cross-functional collaboration – work closely with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and other departments to coordinate efforts and ensure seamless integration of distribution activities.Compliance and risk management – ensure all distribution activities comply with regulatory requirements and company policies, mitigating risks effectively.Budget oversight – manage the distribution budget effectively, allocating resources to maximize ROI and achieve financial targets.What will make you successful in this role?Requirements: Proven experience, 10+ years in investment industry, with at least 5 years focusing on the retail market.Specialized focus on Hedge Funds would be beneficial.Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and trends to make informed decisions.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building relationships and influencing stakeholders at all levels.A strategic thinker with a track record of developing and implementing successful distribution strategies that drive business growth.Build a successful career with usWe're all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth.
Our commitment to transformationThe Sanlam Group is committed to transformation and embracing diversity and our employment equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse workplace with employment equity as a key goal to create an inclusive workforce, representative of the demographics of our society as well as people with disabilities.
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