Head, Private Investment at Sovereign Finance Limited

Sovereign Finance Limited is a leading financial services provider with a prime desire to promote trailblazing Financial & Investment solutions to customers in different sectors of the Nigerian economy. Our priority is to create opportunities for our clients to save accumulated capital and build sustainable wealth.

The company is founded by a team of savvy finance & investment specialist with evidence of track record of exceptional performance, superb integrity, and innovation. The company is at the center of financial innovation propelled by technological prowess and is at a position of pre-eminence in the Nigeria financial Industry.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Private Investment

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Manage and provide strategic leadership and oversight to the asset management division.
• Manage asset portfolio consisting of securities, money and other financial products on behalf of institutional, corporate and private clients.
• Formulate and facilitate the implementation of strategies which contribute to the company’s profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the provision of portfolio management and professional investment advice to HNI's, Corporates investors.
• Ensure portfolios are managed within risk tolerance limits whilst complying with client guidelines/restrictions.
• Build and manage relationships with clients.
• Monitor key client investments and give proactive suggestions to enhance portfolios.
• Keep abreast of advances and trend in global wealth management practices and adapt that knowledge in developing and delivering portfolio management solutions to key client segments of HNI's Corporates
• Co-ordinate the management and development of the department by leading marketing and proposal efforts focused, on key client segments.
• Prepare the department's budget and ensure its effective implementation.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and direction in the execution of the department's functions and activities.

Qualifications

• B.Sc in Finance related course, additional qualification (MBA, CFA) will be an added advantage
• Minimum ten (10) years’ experience, last three (3) years in a similar role

Key Competencies:

• Strong ability to interpret financial and economic data.
• Good financial advisory skills and strong knowledge of funds/investment management products.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Good knowledge of financial services industry.
• Client-focused attitude and ability to work well under pressure
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• High sense of responsibility, accountability and dependability.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.