Standard Bank Group

Portfolio Manager Diversified

Johannesburg, South Africa full-time Mid Salary not listed
full-time Mid level Technology & IT Curated
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About the role

Company Description
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.
Job Description
The portfolio manager will be accountable for a portfolio of high value and sophisticated clients characterised by a high touch client service and overall client experience and be a critical in guiding the investment process. It is important to foster collaborative and deep relationships with wealth managers and Advisors, respectively. They should drive client portfolio outcomes across Melville Douglas Diversified by converting investment direction, research views and market signals into multi-manager model portfolios, blending manager and implementation decisions that keep portfolios aligned to client objectives and responsive to changing conditions. Generate informed portfolio recommendations, challenge emerging risks & opportunities, strengthen risk-adjusted performance through disciplined analysis, review & execution within a governed framework.
Qualifications
Type of Qualification: First Degree

Field of Study: Business Commerce, Finance and Accounting, Actuarial Science

Type of Qualification: Post Graduate Degree

Field of Study: Business Commerce, Finance and Accounting, Actuarial Science

Licenses & Certifications: Chartered Accountant (CA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

Experience Required

Asset & Portfolio Management

Investment & Asset Management

8-10 years

Experience constructing and managing multi asset or multi manager portfolios, including asset allocation, manager selection, exposure management and rebalancing decisions within an investment management or asset management environment. 

7-8 years

Experience interpreting research outputs, market data and portfolio analytics to generate recommendations, evaluate scenarios and support portfolio positioning decisions under varying market conditions.

8-10 years

Experience engaging with investment, research and stakeholder groups to present portfolio rationale, influence decision-making and articulate performance, positioning and trade-offs in structured forums.
Behavioural Competencies:
 
Articulating Information
Challenging Ideas
Checking Things
Convincing People
Developing Expertise
Technical Competencies:
Active Investment Management
Asset Management
Data Analytics
Economic Analysis
Financial Analysis

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Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Portfolio Manager Diversified role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Standard Bank Group?
  3. Which of Accounting, Data Analysis and Finance have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

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  • A recent example that proves your experience with Accounting, Data Analysis and Finance.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Portfolio Manager Diversified role because I can bring practical experience in Accounting, Data Analysis and Finance, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Standard Bank Group needs from this hire.

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