Analyst - Investment Management Division (SIAML) at Standard IBTC Bank

Standard IBTC Bank is a leading African banking group focused on emerging markets globally. It has been a mainstay of South Africa's financial system for 150 years, and now spans 16 countries across the African continent.

Standard IBTC Bank is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Analyst - Investment Management Division (SIAML)

Job ID: 12700
Location: Lagos Nigeria

Position Description
The Investment Analyst is responsible for the implementation of the investment guidelines, policies and strategies in line with clients’ investment objectives. He/She will also generate security research report on companies within the investment universe of the company.

Key Responsibilities/Key Result Areas:

• Generate ideas for the optimal allocation of clients assets based on the investment objectives
• Implement the execution of approved mandates
• Ensure strict adherence to ethical standards of asset management
• Prepare, and Maintain accurate blotter for daily trading activities
• Deliver or surpass budgetary estimates regarding fee income from portfolios on a quarterly basis
• Deliver competitive performance on portfolios by generating returns in excess of benchmark
• Implement the investment guidelines and strategies of Funds and portfolios in line with relevant Rules, policies and procedures
• Generate security research on companies periodically and monitor the effects of government policies and macro-economic developments
• Generate quarterly market review update for clients
• Measure and evaluate portfolio performance periodically in line with investment objectives
• Ensuring SIAML continues to deepen its share of wallet with clients by working Relationship Managers to provide strategic value added offerings suitable to each client

Performance Measures

• Competitive returns on assets under management
• Relative growth in fee income
• 100% compliance with policies, regulations and guidelines
• Quality of recommendations and prompt execution of mandates

Required Skills and Qualifications
Knowledge, Experience and Personal Competencies

Knowledge

• University Degree in the Social Sciences (minimum of 2nd Class Upper Division )
• Second Degree or Advanced/Professional Qualification in Business/Finance disciplines (Advantage)
• Understanding of portfolio management strategies, fixed income investments, financial statement analysis and quantitative analysis
• Understanding of Nigerian Capital market, SEC rules, CAMA, BOFIA, IFRS etc
• Excellent use of MS Office Applications, and other Technology based tools

Experience

• Minimum of 2years experience in finance or any relevant field
• Preference for prior experience in an Analyst/Investment Management role

Required Competencies
Problem Solving, Planning and Decision Making
Problem Solving:

• Required to work around difficult and complex situations, while applying fundamental principles and practices
• Required to use initiative, be creative and innovative in implementing strategic investment allocation plans for the clients

Planning

• Daily review of the Funds to ensure they are positioned to meet investment objectives and rebalanced as at when due
• Implement strategic asset allocation to ensure competitive medium to long-term returns

Decision-making

• Required to make sound and reasonable recommendations on the portfolios under management in line with agreed investment policies and implement decisions from Investment Committee meetings.
• Ability to determine optimal asset mix by keeping abreast with market developments and trends

Personal Competencies

• Sociable, good interpersonal and relationship management skills
• Ability to work under pressure for extended periods
• Passionate and discrete with information
• Flair for Personal Development & Learning
• Self Starter, willing to work with no supervision
• Detailed, analytical and creative thinking

Application Closing Date
22nd September, 2014

How to Apply
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