Manager Research Analyst

Who we are: PPS Investments is part of the PPS Group, which for over 8 decades has been the trusted financial partner for graduate professionals in South Africa.
Unlike a company that is listed on a stock exchange, PPS belongs to its members and operates under the ethos of mutuality.
This means that qualifying members can exclusively share in the profits of the Group, through the unique PPS Profit-Share Account.
PPS Investments exists to create and grow the wealth of graduate professionals and their families to live the lives they want in a world worth living in.
We offer diversified and flexible investment solutions that are mutually beneficial to our clients in the long run because we believe that success is better shared.  Purpose of the job: Senior sector lead on key ASISA Categories, to help drive business and investment decision making and support viable manager buy-list for Portfolio Construction.
You are required to have mastery of and ability to deliver relevant, timely and accurate assessments of manager strategies in your designated sectors; motivate manager strategies for inclusion on investment-team buy-list; engage with & inspire confidence in investment due diligence process through credible engagement with relevant stakeholders including investment team, asset managers, internal distribution and consulting clients.
This is an opportunity to bring your unique skill set and experience and share in the growth and evolution of an established and dynamic investment team.
In addition, should you meet the required regulatory requirements, you will have explicit portfolio management responsibilities for the hedge fund solution and be instrumental in taking these solutions to market.