Head of Investments

Description

Position Summary: We are seeking a Head of Investments responsible for defining, leading, and executing the mutual fund investment strategy, ensuring consistent returns and compliance with mandates. Key Highlights: 1. Define and lead the mutual fund investment strategy. 2. Supervise portfolio construction and management. 3. Lead the Investment Committee and analysis teams. We are looking for a Head of Investments who will be responsible for defining, leading, and executing the mutual fund investment strategy, ensuring risk-adjusted consistent returns, capital preservation, and adherence to fund mandates, aligning decision-making with the business’s strategic objectives. What are the main responsibilities of this role? * Define the investment strategy and philosophy of the asset manager. Establish strategic and tactical asset allocation per fund. Analyze the macroeconomic context and market trends. * Supervise portfolio construction and management. Validate investment and divestment decisions. Adjust positions according to market conditions. * Lead the Investment Committee. Define risk, liquidity, and diversification guidelines. Make strategic decisions in volatile scenarios. * Supervise analysis teams (macro, fixed income, equity, etc.). Validate investment models and methodologies. Promote the use of data and analytical tools. * Ensure consistency between assumed risk and expected return. Coordinate with Risk and Compliance departments. Define limits and early-warning thresholds. * Present strategy and results to senior management and institutional clients. Participate in commercial meetings and roadshows. Provide technical support to the commercial area. We are an Argentine private bank with proven and consistently profitable growth strategy. We closely monitor opportunities arising in the Argentine market and, leveraging our adaptability, focus on market niches where we are competitive and can generate value. Our strategic focus is on corporate clients, to whom we offer comprehensive, tailored financial solutions. We are Argentina’s first leasing originator and the leading buyer of distressed assets. We are leaders in CEDEARs issuance programs and among the top participants in custody services for mutual funds, trust businesses, and securities custody. In the Capital Markets, we are one of the main participants in the issuance of Argentine SME Negotiable Obligations, assuming roles as Organizer, Placement Agent, and Guarantor. Through our network of 77 branches, our virtual assistant Sofía, our call center, and Home Banking, we serve the financial needs of thousands of companies and individuals across Argentina. We lead an Argentine group of financial and service companies, also comprising: The Capita Corporation, Comafi Bursátil, Comafi Fiduciario Financiero, and Nubi. We are a bank with a different commitment: we believe we only succeed when our clients do too. Requirements * Required education: Economics, Finance, Business Administration, or Engineering. MBA or Master’s degree in Finance (preferred). Certifications such as CFA (highly valued). * Required work experience: +10 years in capital markets / asset management. Experience leading investment teams. Track record in portfolio management or senior research roles. * Specific knowledge: Mutual fund operations / asset management. Valuation, reconciliation, and settlement processes. Applicable capital markets regulation. Operational risk control. Proficiency in financial operating systems.