Head of Investment

Role: Head of Best of Breed reporting to the Managing Director!

We believe that our greatest asset is our people—the foundation of our success. We foster a culture rooted in integrity and accountability, empowering individuals to take full ownership of their roles and contribute meaningfully to achieving business goals. If you are driven to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment within the wealth and investment management sector, we offer an exciting opportunity.

Role Overview:

This senior role involves crafting and executing the strategy for the Multi-Managers division, focusing on delivering exceptional business outcomes and elevating the Best of Breed investment solutions offering. You will lead a cross-functional team to drive business growth and client satisfaction, managing relationships across multiple industry stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead the development of investment solutions and business development strategies.
2. Drive the investment proposition to ensure optimal growth and client engagement.
3. Manage the Best of Breed capability and ensure positive investment flows.
4. Cultivate strong relationships with financial advisors, both tied and independent.
5. Develop in-depth knowledge of investment platforms and the discretionary fund management (DFM) market.
6. Oversee business development, client servicing, and growth strategy for the Multi-Manager proposition.
7. Collaborate with senior leadership to set and track sales and growth targets.
8. Increase the market presence through thought leadership, articles, and enhanced visibility.
9. Analyze the competitive landscape to adapt and strengthen the division's position in multi-management solutions.
10. Foster partnerships across the organization and enhance market penetration externally.

Additional Responsibilities:

1. Formulate and implement a growth strategy for Best of Breed solutions using both internal capabilities and strategic partnerships.
2. Drive thought leadership within the industry and represent the brand at various industry events.
3. Manage internal teams to deliver on business and growth objectives, ensuring alignment with the broader company strategy.

Qualifications and Experience:

1. BCom/Business Science degree (required).
2. MBA, CFA, or Actuarial Science qualification (preferred).
3. At least 10 years of experience in the investment industry with a proven track record in asset management.
4. Strong business development acumen and industry knowledge.
5. Expertise in building and maintaining senior-level relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
6. Offshore investment knowledge is advantageous.
7. Professional demeanor when engaging with clients and team members.
8. Highly collaborative, proactive, and results-driven, with a focus on innovation and execution.

Key Competencies:

1. Strategic Vision
2. Leadership & Influence
3. Innovation & Problem Solving
4. Execution Excellence
5. Customer Focus
6. Personal Mastery
7. Collaborative Teamwork

This role offers the opportunity to lead within a dynamic, high-growth business, contributing to the continued success and expansion of the Multi-Managers division. If you are ready to make a significant impact in a fast-moving environment, we look forward to your application.