This is your opportunity to join an iconic kiwi company.

TOWER is in the business of looking after New Zealanders and the things they value and has been doing so for over 140 years. TOWER Limited is an NZX and ASX listed company comprising TOWER Investments, TOWER Insurance (Fire and General Insurance), and TOWER Health and Life.

We have an outstanding career opportunity for a dynamic Investments industry professional to lead the Asset Management team of TOWER Investments. Charged with maintaining and growing assets under management, your role is pivotal to the continuing success of our investments business.

Accordingly we seek an individual with a proven record of performance, credible to investors and market commentators alike, and with a reputation beyond reproach. Your key responsibilities will include providing vision and strong leadership to TOWER Asset Management; strategic asset allocation and management of a broad and diversified portfolio of investments; and maintaining a depth of market insight and understanding. There will be a media and investor facing component to your role, and as part of the Senior Management Team of TOWER Investments you will have strategic input to the wider Investments business.

You will require extensive knowledge of strategic asset allocation and portfolio management principles, portfolio composition, risk and compliance. You must have superb relationship building and management skills to successfully influence key clients, media and your team. You can demonstrate excellent presentation skills, and coupled with your effective communication style you win the confidence and repeat business of investors.

If you think you have what it takes to join our team give Emma Reid a call now on 09 369 2294 or email your CV and a covering note to jobs@tower.co.nz by Sunday, 4 October 2009.