Portfolio Specialist

About us:

Ninety One is an independent, active global asset manager with R4 trillion * of assets under management.

Established in South Africa in 1991, as Investec Asset Management, the firm started offering domestic investments in an emerging market. In 2020, almost three decades of organic growth later, the firm demerged from Investec Group and became Ninety One.

Our distinctive capabilities sit within differentiated fixed income and credit as well as specialist equities, and we have a unique perspective and approach to investment opportunities presented by emerging markets and the energy transition.

*as at 30 June 2026

Ninety One is an equal opportunities employer. Our imperative is to attract and retain the best talent by providing a corporate environment where people from varying backgrounds can develop professionally and build a rewarding career.

About the team:

The Equity & Multi Asset team runs South Africa focused strategies within Ninety One's Investments department. The portfolio specialist team works closely with SA Client Group (institutional and advisory) and Marketing, as well as Attribution, Product, Operations, and Risk & Performance, to deliver distinctive, investment strategies and drive net flows into both SA unit trusts and institutional strategies.

In this role you will:

• Work with Investments, Client Group and Marketing to ensure effective messaging and competitive positioning of SA Equity & Multi Asset strategies, including latest thinking, insights, portfolio positioning, performance and attribution
• Ensure the quality, consistency, accuracy and timely delivery of SA Equity & Multi Asset strategy marketing materials, including presentations, RFP responses, commentaries and other collateral
• Assist with product strategy, development and management as it relates to SA Equity & Multi Asset strategies
• Support a team of external sales managers by providing technical information on markets, funds, positioning of core funds, and opportunities in the marketplace
• Respond to technical client queries, including follow-ups after client meetings, and perform quantitative analysis on funds and competitor funds using Morningstar and Bloomberg
• Compile analytical packs for client report-backs, monthly sales and management reports (net flows, AUM, industry statistics), and facilitate report-backs, due diligences, workshops and portfolio manager meetings

You should consider applying if you have:

• BCom or equivalent tertiary qualification in Economics or Finance (CFA an advantage)
• 5 - 7 years' industry related experience
• Knowledge of financial markets and instruments (equities, bonds), with an analytical mindset and portfolio construction experience an advantage
• Strong professional presentation skills
• System skills in Excel, PowerPoint, Morningstar and Bloomberg (an advantage)
• Multi-tasking, attention to detail to ensure accuracy, organisational and prioritisation capabilities
• An outgoing, motivated, self-starting personality who enjoys regular client contact, can work in a team with limited supervision and deadline-driven

Some of the attributes we look for in a person are:

• The ability to build and maintain meaningful relationships
• Driven by results
• A client focused and collaborative approach
• High conviction and be comfortable sharing opinions

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