Job Description
Lets Write Africa’s Story Together!
Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.
Job Description
To drive the overall strategic direction of the asset management line of business, which comprises of investments, property and Unit Trusts, formulating of business plans as well as overall investment philosophy, strategy and investment processes for delivery of both short term and long-term business objectives, and developing and nurturing talent.
LEADERSHIP EFFECTIVENESS
Provides overall leadership and vision in developing a sustainable long-term growth and strategic direction for area under supervision.
Develops and maintains a sound, effective organizational culture, ensuring capable management succession, as well as progressive employee training and development programs.
Delegates to, and manages, functional teams.
BUSINESS STRATEGY FORMULATION Develop clear and executable business plans consistent with group objectives. Setting the strategic direction of overall business including finance and operations, ICT, Responsible Investment and Customer Acquisition and Engagement and Stakeholder management.
INVESTMENT STRATEGY FORMULATION Setting the investment philosophy, strategy and processes for the business Championing and embedding best practices in asset management. Setting the overall strategic investment management direction of the business including overall investment management approach, research methodology, and securities selection process. Developing new forward-looking investment products including alternative investments.
STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION Drives the implementation and execution of business strategy including monitoring of the same. Grow and diversify the business operations. Implement strategies to meet short-term profit targets for the business. Develop and implement effective business practices for the line of business. Champion the implementation of key initiatives.
OPERATIONAL EFFECIENCY Defines and implements best practice in the organization. Drives operational excellence throughout the business. Defines performance parameters (incl. balanced scorecard) and measurements. Ensure the realization of high-performance individuals and teams Implement effective controls and compliance procedures.
COMPLIANCE Responsible for the general control environment. Responsible for ensuring that all business practice are aligned to legislative requirements. Responsible for ensuring the compliance to governance and group requirements.
STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT Responsible for the overall stakeholder relationship management. Initiates, maintains and manages relationships with key stakeholders including regulators and key investors
Skills
Education
Bachelor Of Accountancy: Business Management And Economics (Required)
Closing Date
07 December 2024
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