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MANAGING DIRECTOR: INVESTMENT - BELLVILLE
Executive Placements
Johannesburg, South Africa
Permanent
Published 1 month ago · Expires 4 weeks from now
Job description
Our client, a respected leader in the financial sector, is looking for an accomplished Managing Director: Investment to drive strategic growth and lead a high‑performing team. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a dynamic leader with strong mentoring and collaboration skills to make a significant impact and advance their career within a well‑established, forward‑thinking organisation.
Your:
Formal Education:
- Relevant degree in business management or finance, preferably complemented with an investment management qualification;
Experience:
- At least 12 years relevant experience in the financial services industry;
Critical Competencies:
- Technical competency a broad understanding of all areas of management, including knowledge of investment management, finance, legal, regulatory, marketing and communication, strategic planning, human resources and information technology;
- Knowledge of commercial law and other legislation relevant to the companys area of business;
- Ability to multitask and delegate;
- Teamwork and collaboration;
- Superb management, leadership and motivational skills.;Sharp commercial and strategic thinking.
- Long-term vision;
- Problem solving ability;
- Ability to analyze and evaluate information;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills;
will enable you to:
People:
- Leadership;
- Motivate and mentor team members;
- Advocate policies and procedures concerning employees
- Motivate, guide and lead the division as a team;
- Implement the Employment Equity policy.
Processes:
- Execute the responsibilities of a Managing Director according to lawful and ethical standards;
- Effectively manage the human capital of the division according to authorized personnel policies and procedures that fully conform to current laws and regulations;
- Identify, develop and direct the implementation of the divisions strategy;
- Plan and direct the divisions activities to achieve stated/agreed targets and standards;
- Oversee the investment philosophy and process across the range of investment solutions offered by the division;
- Maintain and develop organizational culture, values and reputation in its markets and with all staff, contractors, advisors, clients, suppliers, partners and regulatory/official bodies;
- Report to WRI CEO on organizational plans and performance, with a specific focus on consolidation and co-operation;
- Analyze and develop distribution channels;
- In conjunction with the National Executive: Finance, maintain the divisions financial performance;
- In conjunction with the Group Marketing and Sales division and other companies within the WRI cluster and group, maintain existing an