Category: Vacancies

Sisedi Investment Group has an opportunity for a qualified Business Development Consultant to join the team. The incumbent will form part of a dynamic team responsible to provide strategic management and provide sound stakeholder engagement and relationship management to cater to Sisedi’s clients.

We are looking for a talented and hard-working individual with excellent and innovative problem solving skills, excellent communication (verbal and written) skills in English with the ability to explain and translate complex investment concepts into simple and intuitive communications.

This role will work under the supervision and in close collaboration with the Chief Investment Office.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Responsible for institutional and retail client servicing and retention using a good understanding of investment markets, company portfolios and views on the Namibian savings landscape
• Required to actively disseminate the company’s message and contribute to the implementation of the business’ sales and growth strategy
• Responsible for the provision of the full range of technical marketing services, including provision of better and more insightful information, research, thought leadership, enhancements to existing communication and educational material
• Required to use a wide depth and breadth of experience and sound judgement, to add value through client-centric communication and engagement to create, curate and deliver correct, consistent messaging to clients and prospective clients
• Responsible for the development and oversight of material relating to new portfolios and services and structured rollout thereof in support of asset accumulation strategies
• Required to arrange events and campaigns to grow both the brand and the assets
• Required to represent the business at conferences, investment panels, assets management and industry events
• Required to analyse and identify trends, using insights to facilitate the transition of assets into the business’ solutions
• Required to act as custodian of company clients
• Responsible for being the conduit for all institutional and retail clients between investment and operations teams and ongoing meeting of clients’ requirements
• Required to build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients, as well as designated consultants and potential clients;
• Required to ensure clients are in the right product for their needs
• Required to be aware of the company’s full product range and make clients aware of alternative products where appropriate
• Required to coordinate and manage the mandate process and any other client-related matters
• Responsible for client interaction, report backs and information sharing to targeted client groups
• Responsible for the preparation of due diligence questionnaires submitted to investment consultants
• Responsible for the preparation of expression of interest proposals (tenders)
• Required to support effective teamwork and collaboration across the company business to deliver compelling client value propositions
• Required to participate in internal and external marketing initiatives (e.g. industry forums and conferences) and contributes to the development of our intellectual capital and thought leadership
• Required to enhance the client experience through presentations, written documents, articles and thought leadership
• Required to deliver on annual technical marketing collateral plans comprising a mix of analytical reports, written reports, thought leadership pieces and presentations to various internal and external clients, providing clients with confidence to select and adopt appropriate solutions and services;
• Required to analyse the strategic requirements for promotional activities and plan the content promotions and campaigns accordingly in consultation with product specialists

Skills, Qualifications And Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Investments, Financial Management, Economics, Business Management, or any relevant business-related disciplines
• A minimum of 5 years current, relevant experience
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• Broad marketing, communication and sales experience in all areas of investments and asset management industry
• Sound stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills in English with the ability to explain and translate complex investment concepts into simple and intuitive communications
• Able to coordinate across many teams and perform decisively in a fast-moving environment;
• Have the ability for developing and using collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals
• Have the ability to schedule and co-ordinate activities (self and / or others) and identify the appropriate resources to perform these activities within a specific time frame in order to achieve business objectives

Preference will be given to appropriately qualified, previously disadvantaged Namibians.
Office base: NAMIBIA – Windhoek

Closing Date:
15 March 2024
Email CV and Qualifications to info@sisedi.com.na

Sisedi’s investment has an opportunity for a qualified investment professional to join the team. The incumbent will form part of a dynamic team responsible to provide strategic management and oversight of assets invested on behalf of Sisedi’s clients.

We are looking for a talented and hard-working individual with excellent analytical and quantitative skills, an in-depth understanding of investments, and the ability to interact effectively with people at all levels of the organisation.

This role is responsible for research, modelling, analysis and provision of relevant information for listed and unlisted asset classes, as well as for making recommendations on alternative investments.
This role will work under the supervision and in close collaboration with the Chief Investment Office.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• The Senior Research Analyst role will require the candidate to analyse numerous industries and identify viable investment opportunities.
• This will entail establishing and maintaining relationships with senior management of other companies, investment bankers, consultants, brokers, and other related professionals, researching companies/assets that would be potential investment targets, and maintaining a database of investment opportunities that are being marketed in the open market.
• Once a particular investment opportunity is identified, he/she will be responsible for researching the company, performing due diligence on them, assessing their risk, understanding their strategy, and preparing an investment memorandum to present to the investment committee.
• Provide fund/market updates to the Portfolio Manager i.e., monitor fund exposures, cash/FX positions, wider market movements and generate portfolio risk reports as required.
• Executing on trade decisions effected by the Portfolio Manager.
• Participate in stock selection processes.
• Work alongside middle office and external fund administrators to generate ad-hoc investment reports.
• Knowledge of current market conditions, language, and/or culture of some emerging market within the Common Monetary Area are strongly preferred.
• Assist in fundamental research on South African and Common Monetary Markets, with a view to producing, defending, and maintaining a comprehensive investment case.
• Must have proven ability to multitask, remain flexible, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Experience using MS Office, particularly knowledge of Excel, Outlook, and Word is required.
• Ability to debate in a constructive manner and to challenge conventional wisdom.
• Ability to build strong relationships with team members, company management and clients.
• Accuracy, superior attention to detail and excellent follow through.
• Possess a strong capacity for operating in a flexible, dynamic environment where creative and strategic thinking is required.
• Designing, implementing and monitoring investment strategies, with a particular focus on quantitative modelling, investment and asset class analysis and strategic allocation
• Evaluation of new investment opportunities, including in traditional and alternative asset classes.
• Assisting with setting and monitoring investment mandates and performance, including setting benchmarks and performance targets and setting risk limits.
• Supporting asset manager due diligence, selection, and monitoring.
• Representing policyholder interests on various investment committees.
• Preparation of investment reports and proposals which are presented to various senior internal Investment and Governance Committees.
• Ongoing research into investment industry developments and portfolio structuring techniques.
• Providing investment guidance and mandate support to other African business units.
• Manage Corporate Actions including proxy voting process.
• Competence in Microsoft Office suite and relevant investment portfolio management software.

Skills, Qualifications And Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Investments, Financial Management, Economics, Business Management, or any relevant business-related disciplines.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have enrolled with the CFA Institute or who a CFA Charter holder.
• Candidate must at least have 5 years of relevant financial services and/or investment experience.
• Relevant experience includes asset consulting, investment management, investment product development or other relevant field.
• Passion for producing great investment outcomes for clients, and for protecting them from unnecessary risks and conflicts of interests.
• Ability to confidently and assertively participate in committee and other group discussions to ensure that client interests are clearly communicated and taken into account in investment decision making.
• Ability to produce high quality written reports with robust arguments for senior management and Investment Committee consumption.
• Excellent analytical and modelling skills.
• Self-starter with strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Knowledge of Responsible Investment and ESG as applicable to asset ownership.

Preference will be given to appropriately qualified, previously disadvantaged Namibians.
Office base: NAMIBIA – Windhoek

Closing Date:
25 Novembet 2023
Email CV and Qualifications to info@sisedi.com.na

Sisedi’s investment team has an opportunity for a qualified investment professional to join the team.

The incumbent will form part of a dynamic team responsible to provide strategic management and oversight of assets invested on behalf of Sisedi’s clients. The successful candidate will play an important role in designing, implementing and monitoring investment strategies. We are looking for a talented and hard-working individual with excellent analytical and quantitative skills, an in-depth understanding of investments, and the ability to interact effectively with people at all levels of the organisation.
This role will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Investment Committee and the Board.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring that investment strategies are structured to meet client needs and expectations, including requirements for investment returns, risk management, diversification, liquidity and other relevant factors.
• To construct and manage investment portfolios based on the investment mandate and client requirements within the investment philosophy and strategy
• Evaluation of new investment opportunities, including in traditional and alternative asset classes.
• Build investment team including continuous skills and knowledge development.
• Manage portfolios with the aim of maximizing investment returns (including asset allocation, stock picking, risk management and portfolio compliance).
• Assisting with setting and monitoring investment mandates and performance, including setting benchmarks and performance targets, setting risk limits and negotiating asset management fees.
• Setting strategic asset allocation for client assets
• Supporting consultants with due diligence, selection, and monitoring.
• Representing client interests on various investment committees.
• Preparation and oversight of investment reports and proposals which are presented to various senior internal Investment and Governance Committees.
• Ongoing research into investment industry developments and portfolio structuring techniques.
• Providing investment guidance and mandate support to other African business units.
• Supporting implementation of asset owner responsible investment policy and strategy with a focus on climate change
• Remarkable knowledge of the applicable risk, compliance, legislation, governance, audit competencies impacting investment management processes.
• Skills, Qualifications And Experience Required:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Investments, Financial Management, Economics, Business Management, or any relevant business-related disciplines.
• A Certification in Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or MBA in Finance or Chartered Accountancy (CA) or any Post-graduate business related qualification will serve as an added advantage.
• CA (NAM), Qualified actuary, Masters in Investments, Bcom plus CFA who has at least 8 years of relevant financial services and/or investment experience.
• Proven experience in product development, investment and financial asset management in a financial institution environment.
• Deep interest in investments and strong quantitative analysis skills.
• Strong understanding of investment strategies and risk management.
• Passion for producing great investment outcomes for clients, and for protecting them from unnecessary risks and conflicts of interests.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to build constructive relationships with key stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• Ability to confidently and assertively participate in committee and other group discussions to ensure that client interests are clearly communicated and taken into account in investment decision making.
• Ability to produce high quality written reports with robust arguments for senior management and Investment Committee consumption the ability to successfully manage and deliver multiple strategic investment initiatives.
• Ability to manage multiple portfolio’s with a Multi-Manager perspective
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Self-starter with strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Ability to understand the legislative and regulatory environment within which Sisedi’s client’s investments are managed, including Namibia.
• Strong ethos of continuous learning and research, to stay abreast of cutting edge developments in the investment management and asset ownership world.
• Creative problem-solving skills with the ability to build and manage teams.
• Competence in Microsoft Office suite and relevant investment portfolio management Software Preference will be given to appropriately qualified, previously disadvantaged Namibians.

Office base: NAMIBIA – Windhoek

Closing Date:
25 November 2023
Email CV and Qualifications to info@sisedi.com.na

*The Employer retains the right to adjust the role as needed to align with the competencies and skills of the selected candidate.

The Office Manager position at Sisedi Investment Group is responsible for coordinating office activities and operations. In addition, provide clerical and administrative support to management as a personal assistant to the Executives team. In addition, they will also be responsible to manage the reception and support the Portfolio Administration processes as set out in the detailed Job Description.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Portfolio Administration

a. Client reporting – checking and distribution of monthly reports

b. Distribution of Holdings and transaction reports

c. Confirmation of monthly current and call account interest and interest reconciliation

d. Checking and Distribution of Statement M’s

e. Distribution of daily reports

• General Administration Function

a. Document office procedures and processes

b. Monthly creditor payments and processing

c. E-mail appropriate information to stakeholders

d. Purchase supplies and equipment as authorized by supervisor

e. Monitor office supply levels and re-order as necessary

f. Assist with auditing

g. Maintain a complete filing system to support finance/admin records

• Personal Assistant

a. Manage agendas, travel plans and appointments for staff

b. Manage emails, letters, packages, phone calls and other forms of correspondence

c. Track and replace office supplies as necessary to avoid interruptions in standard front office procedures

d. Submit reports and prepare proposals and presentations as needed

• Office Functions

a. Manage staff meetings

b. Minute taking of internal meetings

c. Arrange both internal and external events

Office Supplies and Financial Information

a. Ensure office supplies are well managed and reconciled weekly

b. Maintain budget for office supplies and manage the office petty cash and reconcile weekly

c. Ensure monthly management accounts are up to date and all invoices are updated and submitted to the accountants. Support bookkeeping and budgeting procedures for the company

d. Create and update databases and records for financial information, personnel and other data.

Preference will be given to appropriately qualified, previously disadvantaged Namibians

Office base: NAMIBIA – Windhoek

Closing Date: 31 August 2023

Email CV and Qualifications to: info@sisedi.com.na

Sisedi’s investment team has an opportunity for a qualified investment professional to join the team.

The incumbent will form part of a dynamic team responsible to provide strategic management and oversight of assets invested on behalf of Sisedi’s clients. The successful candidate will play an important role in designing, implementing and monitoring investment strategies. We are looking for a talented and hard-working individual with excellent analytical and quantitative skills, an in-depth understanding of investments, and the ability to interact effectively with people at all levels of the organisation.
This role will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Investment Committee and the Board.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring that investment strategies are structured to meet client needs and expectations, including requirements for investment returns, risk management, diversification, liquidity and other relevant factors.
• To construct and manage investment portfolios based on the investment mandate and client requirements within the investment philosophy and strategy
• Evaluation of new investment opportunities, including in traditional and alternative asset classes.
• Build investment team including continuous skills and knowledge development.
• Manage portfolios with the aim of maximizing investment returns (including asset allocation, stock picking, risk management and portfolio compliance).
• Assisting with setting and monitoring investment mandates and performance, including setting benchmarks and performance targets, setting risk limits and negotiating asset management fees.
• Setting strategic asset allocation for client assets
• Supporting consultants with due diligence, selection, and monitoring.
• Representing client interests on various investment committees.
• Preparation and oversight of investment reports and proposals which are presented to various senior internal Investment and Governance Committees.
• Ongoing research into investment industry developments and portfolio structuring techniques.
• Providing investment guidance and mandate support to other African business units.
• Supporting implementation of asset owner responsible investment policy and strategy with a focus on climate change
• Remarkable knowledge of the applicable risk, compliance, legislation, governance, audit competencies impacting investment management processes.
  
• Skills, Qualifications And Experience Required:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Investments, Financial Management, Economics, Business Management, or any relevant business-related disciplines.
• A Certification in Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or MBA in Finance or Chartered Accountancy (CA) or any Post-graduate business related qualification will serve as an added advantage.
• CA (NAM), Qualified actuary, Masters in Investments, Bcom plus CFA who has at least 8 years of relevant financial services and/or investment experience.
• Proven experience in product development, investment and financial asset management in a financial institution environment.
• Deep interest in investments and strong quantitative analysis skills.
• Strong understanding of investment strategies and risk management.
• Passion for producing great investment outcomes for clients, and for protecting them from unnecessary risks and conflicts of interests.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to build constructive relationships with key stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• Ability to confidently and assertively participate in committee and other group discussions to ensure that client interests are clearly communicated and taken into account in investment decision making.
• Ability to produce high quality written reports with robust arguments for senior management and Investment Committee consumption the ability to successfully manage and deliver multiple strategic investment initiatives.
• Ability to manage multiple portfolio’s with a Multi-Manager perspective
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Self-starter with strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Ability to understand the legislative and regulatory environment within which Sisedi’s client’s investments are managed, including Namibia.
• Strong ethos of continuous learning and research, to stay abreast of cutting edge developments in the investment management and asset ownership world.
• Creative problem-solving skills with the ability to build and manage teams.
• Competence in Microsoft Office suite and relevant investment portfolio management Software Preference will be given to appropriately qualified, previously disadvantaged Namibians.

Office base: NAMIBIA – Windhoek

Closing Date:
18 September 2023
Email CV and Qualifications to info@sisedi.com.na

Sisedi’s investment has an opportunity for a qualified investment professional to join the team. The incumbent will form part of a dynamic team responsible to provide strategic management and oversight of assets invested on behalf of Sisedi’s clients.

We are looking for a talented and hard-working individual with excellent analytical and quantitative skills, an in-depth understanding of investments, and the ability to interact effectively with people at all levels of the organisation.

This role is responsible for research, modelling, analysis and provision of relevant information for listed and unlisted asset classes, as well as for making recommendations on alternative investments.
This role will work under the supervision and in close collaboration with the Chief Investment Office.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• The Investment Analyst role will require the candidate to analyse numerous industries and identify viable investment opportunities.
• This will entail establishing and maintaining relationships with senior management of other companies, investment bankers, consultants, brokers, and other related professionals, researching companies/assets that would be potential investment targets, and maintaining a database of investment opportunities that are being marketed in the open market.
• Once a particular investment opportunity is identified, he/she will be responsible for researching the company, performing due diligence on them, assessing their risk, understanding their strategy, and preparing an investment memorandum to present to the investment committee.
• Provide fund/market updates to the Portfolio Manager i.e., monitor fund exposures, cash/FX positions, wider market movements and generate portfolio risk reports as required.
• Executing on trade decisions effected by the Portfolio Manager.
• Participate in stock selection processes.
• Work alongside middle office and external fund administrators to generate ad-hoc investment reports.
• Knowledge of current market conditions, language, and/or culture of some emerging market within the Common Monetary Area are strongly preferred.
• Assist in fundamental research on South African and Common Monetary Markets, with a view to producing, defending, and maintaining a comprehensive investment case.
• Must have proven ability to multitask, remain flexible, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Experience using MS Office, particularly knowledge of Excel, Outlook, and Word is required.
• Ability to debate in a constructive manner and to challenge conventional wisdom.
• Ability to build strong relationships with team members, company management and clients.
• Accuracy, superior attention to detail and excellent follow through.
• Possess a strong capacity for operating in a flexible, dynamic environment where creative and strategic thinking is required.
• Designing, implementing and monitoring investment strategies, with a particular focus on quantitative modelling, investment and asset class analysis and strategic allocation
• Evaluation of new investment opportunities, including in traditional and alternative asset classes.
• Assisting with setting and monitoring investment mandates and performance, including setting benchmarks and performance targets and setting risk limits.
• Supporting asset manager due diligence, selection, and monitoring.
• Representing policyholder interests on various investment committees.
• Preparation of investment reports and proposals which are presented to various senior internal Investment and Governance Committees.
• Ongoing research into investment industry developments and portfolio structuring techniques.
• Providing investment guidance and mandate support to other African business units.
• Manage Corporate Actions including proxy voting process.
• Competence in Microsoft Office suite and relevant investment portfolio management software.

Skills, Qualifications And Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Investments, Financial Management, Economics, Business Management, or any relevant business-related disciplines.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have enrolled with the CFA Institute or who a CFA Charter holder.
• Candidate must at least have 5 years of relevant financial services and/or investment experience.
• Relevant experience includes asset consulting, investment management, investment product development or other relevant field.
• Passion for producing great investment outcomes for clients, and for protecting them from unnecessary risks and conflicts of interests.
• Ability to confidently and assertively participate in committee and other group discussions to ensure that client interests are clearly communicated and taken into account in investment decision making.
• Ability to produce high quality written reports with robust arguments for senior management and Investment Committee consumption.
• Excellent analytical and modelling skills.
• Self-starter with strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Knowledge of Responsible Investment and ESG as applicable to asset ownership.

Preference will be given to appropriately qualified, previously disadvantaged Namibians.
Office base: NAMIBIA – Windhoek

Closing Date:
31 May 2023
Email CV and Qualifications to info@sisedi.com.na