Head, Portfolio Management, EVB at Standard Bank Group

Job Description

• We are seeking a visionary and decisive Head of Portfolio Management to join our team at EVB in Johannesburg, South Africa. This key leadership role will be responsible for overseeing and optimising our investment portfolios, driving strategic growth, and ensuring exceptional performance. To provide a portfolio management function for Employee Value Banking, Personal a (EVB) and Private Banking South Africa (PPB SA) to ensure sustainability and profitability of the portfolio across the value chain.
• Develop and implement comprehensive investment strategies aligned with organisational goals and risk tolerance
• Lead and mentor a team of portfolio managers and analysts, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation
• Conduct thorough market analysis and economic research to inform investment decisions
• Manage and optimise high-value portfolios, ensuring optimal asset allocation and risk management
• Collaborate with senior leadership to define long-term investment objectives and strategies
• Present performance reports and investment recommendations to executive management and clients
• Stay abreast of market trends, regulatory changes, and emerging opportunities in the South African and global financial markets
• Implement and maintain robust risk management protocols across all portfolios
• Drive continuous improvement in portfolio management processes and systems

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field FAIS Aligned 
• KI Key Individual

Experience Required

• 10 Years Experience in portfolio management, data analysis, credit risk, collections or related fields.
• Experience in EVB products and services.

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies

• Challenging Ideas
• Developing Expertise
• Developing Strategies
• Exploring Possibilities
• Generating Ideas

Technical Competencies:

• Customer Understanding ( Consumer Banking)
• Data Management (Administration)
• Debt Consolidation
• Product and Services Knowledge
• Query Resolution & Risk Awareness