Primary Portfolio Manager, Senior FI Analyst at ARM Life Plc

ARM Life is the insurance subsidiary of Asset & Resource Management Company Ltd (ARM). Its parent company, ARM is one of the largest non-bank financial services firms in Nigeria with a focus on asset management. Established in 1994, ARM started operations as a traditional asset management company specialising in the management of quoted equities and fixed income securities.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Primary Portfolio Manager, Senior FI Analyst

Location: Nigeria

Job Summary

• The primary job function will entail performing quantitative and qualitative evaluation of the Fixed Income universe. The ideal candidate should be able to conduct fundamental and technical analysis with the aim making investment recommendations. The area of coverage would not be limited to domestic Fixed Income assets but extend to regional and global markets. It will be required from the candidate to provide assistance in the coverage of Equities, Private Equity and Infrastructure assets and actively participate with the generation of investment ideas and implementation.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Build quarterly Fixed Income model portfolios and regularly develop investment strategies based capital market expectations as well as current trends/themes. Prepare frequent credit reports on sovereigns and corporate.
• Build and maintain proprietary models to guide investment decision making.   Assist the Head, IM in implementing the recommended investment ideas and seek best execution from brokers.
• Tracking portfolio performance & monitoring of implemented strategies 
• Preparing and making regular presentations on the economy, industry trends, portfolio performance and market outlook to Executive Management, Investment Management Committee, Board of Trustees, Staffs, etc
• Working closely and supporting business development team on client relationships and achieving business strategic objectives.
• Anchor the auditing of the Investment Management team by external and internal auditors as well as regulators. 
• Responsible for the career development of assigned Graduate Trainees and Analyst

Required knowledge, skills and abilities

• Knowledge of the local and global financial service industry dynamics including regulations, legislations and operating environment.
• Understanding of nonbank financial service operations, policies and procedures.
• Problem solving and analytical abilities inclusive of  statistics, data analysis and technical skills 
• Experience with automated financial systems, including a general ledger and financial reporting software (Bloomberg, Reuters, Hiport etc)
• Good knowledge of MS Excel as an analytical tool and other MS Office Applications, including macro driven processes 
• High integrity level and good decision making ability.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Good communication, interpersonal, presentation and facilitation skills.
• Selfmotivated with a strong drive, and commitment to achieving agreed objectives.

Supervisory Skills:

• Client relations
• Strong organizational skills

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of Six (6) years’ relevant working experience in Research, Investment Management and Trading (specializing in Fixed Income). 
• A First Degree in Economics, Accounting or Applied Sciences. Master Degree would be an added advantage. 
• Qualified Chartered Financial Analyst or a registered student for the CFA exams. 
• The candidate should have excellent modeling, writing, presentation, communication and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in the use of Bloomberg will be essential.

Application Closing Date
4th August, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online