What will you do?

• Sanlam Corporate (SC) Investments develops, implements and manages all investment and annuity products offered to institutional clients such as retirement funds, corporate or public sector entities. The team specialises in pre- and post-retirement investment solutions, including annuities, guaranteed products, single and multi-managed active portfolios, passive portfolios, liability driven investment strategies and tailored investment solutions.
• As the investments product hub within Sanlam Corporate, the team is passionate about developing simple, yet innovative solutions that create value for our clients, are relevant to our client’s needs, consistently deliver on their promises, and ultimately enable optimal financial outcomes for retirement fund members. Taking overall responsibility of the growth in SC assets under management, SC Investments is a key driver of Sanlam Corporate’s success from a profit, new business and growth perspective.  
• The Managing Executive: SC Investments is a member of the SC Executive Leadership team, reporting to the Chief Executive Officer: Sanlam Corporate. The role has senior direct reports and partners with various Sanlam business units to deliver leading investment solutions to our clients. The role requires a seasoned executive with experience in Employee Benefits and Investments.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting and driving the strategic direction of SC Investments to achieve the vision of distinguishing SC as the leading provider of Employee Benefits and Investments solutions in South Africa. 
• Full responsibility and accountability of the financial and non-financial KPI’s of SC Investments.
• Ensuring that SC Investments has a competitive, diversified range of investment and annuity products for retirement fund and institutional clients, including retirement members.
• Building, servicing and maintaining relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to achieve the Sanlam Group’s vision of building a Fortress position in South Africa.
• As an active asset owner, facilitating the development and implementation of SC Investments’ ESG and sustainability practices. 
• Actively participating in the research and monitoring of the industry, target market and competitors to identify opportunities and threats as well as areas for improvement in operations.
• Partnering with the Client Experience team to enhance the client and intermediary value proposition and differentiate SC from competitors.
• Partnering with the client-facing teams to define fair and innovative client service and business development practices which build rewarding relationships and allow the team to provide exceptional client service and increase SC’s market share.
• Fostering a culture which builds rewarding relationships, energises employees, gives meaning to work, and maximises employee productivity.
• Identifying solutions to enhance cost effectiveness and increase operational efficiency.
• Implementing and managing financial risk methodologies, techniques and systems to ensure the sustainability of the business. 
• Implementing risk management, governance and compliance policies within SC Investments, to identify and manage governance and risk exposure liability.

Qualification and Experience

• Actuarial Fellow with at least 10 years post-qualification experience
• 8+ years of experience in Investments, Employee Benefits, Group Insurance and Retirement Products for retail and corporate customers.
• At least 5 years business leadership experience at an executive level 
• Proven track record for solution and results delivery at an executive level

Knowledge and Skills

• Sound technical knowledge and experience in investment products (development & management). 
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, able to inspire others, able to create buy-in.
• Strong leadership and management experience, leading by example and fostering a client centric, accountable environment to achieve high performing targets.
• A track record of delivering high levels of client satisfaction and service performance.
• Effective stakeholder management skills, working collaboratively with the leadership and operational teams across various functions.