Our client is seeking an experienced Chief Investment Officer (CIO) to lead investment strategy, capital deployment, and portfolio performance within a leading alternative asset management business. This executive role focuses on driving investment excellence, building a scalable institutional-grade investment platform, and delivering long-term value through strategic capital allocation. For applications and enquiries email tinus@baardandpartners.co.za.

Requirements:

10+ years’ experience in private capital investing

Proven transaction leadership and successful exits

Experience across equity and debt instruments

CA(SA), CFA, or equivalent postgraduate qualification

Responsibilities:

• Institutionalise investment framework aligned with the company’s long-term strategy.

• Develop scalable processes across origination, underwriting, execution, portfolio management and exits.

• Establish disciplined Investment Committee governance and decision-making frameworks.

• Lead origination and execution across all asset classes.

• Drive proprietary deal flow through strong networks and relationships.

• Structure complex transactions across equity, mezzanine and private debt instruments.

• Drive value creation through growth, operational improvement and M&A.

• Optimise capital structures and strengthen management teams.

• Monitor performance against investment thesis and return targets.

• Engage with institutional investors, family offices and strategic partners.

• Contribute to the growth of AUM and development of permanent capital vehicles.

• Build and lead a high-performance investment team.

• Develop talent across deal execution and portfolio management.

• Ensure succession depth and long-term sustainability of the platform.

• Uphold governance, integrity and fiduciary standards.

If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks, please regard your application as unsuccessful.