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  • Posted: Dec 7, 2021
    Deadline: Not specified
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    Since our establishment in 1918, Sanlam has been a prominent part of the South African business landscape. We have always held a long-term view of how business adapts to the demands of the environment in which it operates. Today, in a dynamic world, we see an evolving set of social, economic, political and environmental imperatives that require our skilfu...
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    Portfolio Manager

    Who are we?

    Satrix is Sanlam’s solution to the growing demand for low-cost investments with predictable index or market-linked returns. Satrix is a leading provider of passive investment products, offering a range of index tracking and factor-based (smart beta) portfolios through exchange traded funds (ETFs), unit trusts and segregated portfolios.

    What will you do?

    You will take ownership of portfolios to ensure timely implementation of client, market and benchmark-initiated events to ensure mandates are implemented efficiently and effectively. Through the proactive review of portfolio implementation, performance and assessing risks as our business continues to grow and evolve, you’ll be able to constructively contribute to refine and improving our investment process and business efficiency further.  By conducting yourself with the highest degree of integrity and client focus, you will ensure clients receive exceptional service and are treated fairly throughout their relationship with the business.  Through research and remaining abreast of trends, you’ll meaningfully contribute to Satrix’s product development initiatives to ensure it remains the market leader.

    Key responsibilities include:

    • Portfolio Management

    • Client Engagement

    • Research & Analysis

    • Risk Management

    You will have the following knowledge and skills:

    • Proficient in calculating and interpreting portfolio performance and attribution

    • Excellent understanding of investments and investment operations

    • Experience with portfolio risk management and data providers’ applications and API’s – e.g. Bloomberg, Eikon, MSCI Barra, etc.

    • Expert level of proficiency in MS Excel

    • Proficient in MS PowerPoint & MS Word

    • Accomplished in writing commentary, reports and articles

    • Programming experience preferable

    • Fundamental experience preferable

    What will make you successful in this role?

    Knowledge and Skills

    • Formulates, revises and implements the investment plans
    • Investment Industry Knowledge
    • Investment monitoring and compliance
    • Industry trends and market changes
    • Recommendations and presentation of results

    Personal Attributes

    • Self-development - Contributing through others
    • Manages complexity - Contributing through others
    • Business insight - Contributing through others
    • Financial acumen - Contributing through others

    Build a successful career with us

    We’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. Through its four business clusters – Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Emerging Markets, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

    Core Competencies

    • Being resilient - Contributing independently
    • Collaborates - Contributing through others
    • Cultivates innovation - Contributing through others
    • Customer focus - Contributing through others
    • Drives results - Contributing through others

    Turnaround time

    The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers. 

    Our commitment to transformation

    The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity.  This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa.  The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Sanlam Group on careers.sanlamcloud.co.za to apply

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