Purpose of the role:
The purpose of the Portfolio Manager role is to construct investment portfolios based on investment mandate and client requirements, implement suitable investment strategies, and thereafter monitor investment performance and review and/or rebalance portfolios based on changes in the client's investment objectives and/or changes in market conditions.
Key Outputs:
Client attraction and engagement:
Attract and retain clients directly and through financial planners and the company's business partners.
Develop a close working relationship with the company's CIO.
Provide authoritative expertise and advice to clients and stakeholders.
Build and maintain relationships with clients and internal and external stakeholders.
Deliver on service level agreements made with internal and external stakeholders and clients.
Make recommendations to improve client service within area of responsibility.
Participate and contribute to a culture that builds rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback, and provides exceptional client service.
Portfolio Construction and management:
Develop portfolio management and structured solutions for clients based on the company's capabilities.
Develop investment portfolios for clients based on the company's investment management philosophy/process and client objectives.
Perform high-level investment research and contribute to the investment process.
Engage in sales marketing and public relations opportunities.
Liaise with specialists as needed to cross-sell the company's products and capabilities.
Ensure compliance with the company's business and investment policies and procedures.
Align client portfolios with model portfolios and dispersion parameters and implement portfolios in accordance with the centralized dealing process.
Manage investment portfolios based on the outcomes of the mandate and client expectations on a daily basis.
Focus on day-to-day operational portfolio management and monitoring of existing investments and maintaining client portfolios.
Regularly monitor the portfolio's adherence to mandate and consult with relevant parties on remedial action.
Monitor, review, or resolve potential risk drivers that may lead to increased costs.
Make recommendations to enhance the investment mandates to increase profitability or cost-effectiveness of the investment solution.
Foster effective working relationships and collaborate within the company's segments and with internal and external stakeholders.
Manage the ongoing monitoring and performance measurement of solutions to ensure the product is managed relative to the defined outcome, market benchmark, and client expectation.
Provide technical advice and expertise regarding the development of new fund products to support sales or marketing initiatives.
Contribute to the investment and stock selection process.
Drive the achievement of growth targets and management of margins and expenses of the investment portfolios.
Compliance and monitoring of transactions:
Ensure compliance with client mandates.
Identify gaps in operational or trading practices impacting client relationships.
Demonstrate compliance with business standards, manuals, and policies, adhering to defined work practices, internal controls, and risk management standards associated with the role.
Competencies:
Analysing
Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking
Persuading and influencing
Attention to detail
Leading and supervising
Experience and Qualifications:
Qualifications:
Degree in Investment Management / Finance or BSc in Economics / Mathematics or Completed RE5.
Registered with FSCA/ JSE.
Must have undergone the required supervision for various COB products.
Must be able to act as a Representative.
CFA / CFP advantageous.
Experience:
3-5+ years relevant experience in either a Brokerage / Wealth / Investment firm.
Experience using Bloomberg, FactSet, MS Office, and Morningstar.
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