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With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.
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Job Summary
The Portfolio Manager provides strategic oversight of investment portfolios, driving sustainable risk-adjusted returns and ensuring alignment with client objectives, regulatory requirements and business strategy. The role delivers investment leadership through portfolio strategy, risk governance and informed decision-making while fostering trusted client relationships and supporting business growth. The incumbent contributes to long-term value creation through sound investment stewardship, stakeholder engagement, and a strong focus on performance, compliance, and client outcomes.
Job Description
KEY FOCUS AREAS
Conduct research and analysis on local and global investment opportunities, market trends, economic indicators and industry developments to identify risks, opportunities and portfolio implications.
Prepare research reports, investment insights and presentations for the SPM Investment Committee, supporting informed investment decision-making.
Provide analytical and portfolio management support to Senior Portfolio Managers through investment research, portfolio reviews and ad hoc investment-related requests.
Support the management of client portfolios by modelling investment strategies, facilitating portfolio changes and ensuring alignment with approved investment mandates and objectives.
Execute client trades and portfolio transactions accurately and efficiently in accordance with internal policies, governance requirements and regulatory standards.
Support the onboarding of new clients by coordinating investment information, documentation requirements and portfolio implementation activities.
Build and maintain effective relationships with clients and advisors through ongoing engagement, professional service delivery and responsive investment support.
Identify and pursue opportunities to grow assets under management through new client acquisition and the expansion of existing advisor and client relationships.
Conduct client engagements and present SPM's investment proposition, portfolio management capabilities and value proposition to prospective and existing clients.
Assist the Head of Portfolio Management with strategic projects, stakeholder reporting and governance activities, ensuring adherence to investment policies, regulatory requirements and business objectives.
Strategy Formulation and Execution
Implement business plans and operational strategies aligned to defined objectives.
Translate strategic goals into team-level actions and delivery milestones.
Monitor execution progress and escalate risks or issues as required.
Customer Primacy
Interpret market and customer insights to inform operational plans and prioritise capability investments.
Use customer feedback and insights to improve service delivery.
Support initiatives that enhance customer experience and satisfaction.
Collaborate with teams to ensure consistent and responsive customer service.
Sustainable Growth
Contribute to growth initiatives through effective delivery and performance management.
Monitor financial…