Head, Portfolio Management, EVB

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

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

• 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.

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