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Portfolio Manager

Manage investment portfolios by balancing risk, returns, and client objectives.

payments Avg: R120,000

description Overview

Portfolio Managers set strategies, allocate assets, manage risk exposure, and communicate performance to stakeholders and clients.

**A Day in the Life:**
Market monitoring, portfolio adjustments, risk reviews, and reporting.

schedule A Day in the Life

08:00

Market monitoring and risk dashboards

10:00

Portfolio rebalancing and trade decisions

13:00

Strategy and research reviews

15:30

Client/stakeholder reporting and updates

trending_up Career Path

Step 1

Analyst

0-3

Step 2

Portfolio Analyst

3-6

Step 3

Portfolio Manager

6-12

Step 4

Chief Investment Officer

12+

Vital Statistics

Salary Range

R 60,000 - R 250,000

Soft Skills

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