POSITION DESCRIPTIONBANKING & FINANCE INDUSTRIES OCTOBER 2008
Position Title: Head of External Investment Management
Position Code:155
Career Level:6

Responsible for
Managing the selection and review of external Investment Managers that will provide the necessary expertise to achieve stated Investment objectives.
 
Reports To
Chief Investment Officer.
 
Supervises
External Investment Management staff.
 
Main Activities
  • Directing the activities of staff responsible for the selection of external Investment Managers with expertise in specific asset classes.
  • Communicating the organisation's Investment objectives and strategy with external Managers.
  • Monitoring and reviewing the performance of existing external Investment Managers.
  • Analysing and researching relevant market trends as well as monitoring the performance of potential Investment Managers for future selection.
  • Identifying and providing for staff training and development needs.
  • Managing professional and productive relationships with external Investment Managers.
  • Managing budget and resources of unit.
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    Key Skills
  • Sound investments and financial markets knowledge.
  • Sound planning and scheduling skills.
  • Strong numeric and statistical abilities.
  • Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
  • Effective management and leadership skills.
  • Advanced presentation and persuasion skills.
  •  
    Internal Contacts
    Analysts, Executive Team, Marketing.
     
    External Contacts
    External Investment Managers.
     
    Typical Experience
    10+ years relevant industry experience, perhaps in Portfolio Management coupled with tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline such as Business, Economics or Finance.
     
    Other Comments
    An incumbent performing this function will not have responsibility for Portfolio Management.
     
     

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