Head, Portfolio Management at Primera Africa Finance Group

Primera Africa Finance Group is a financial services firm that provides a range of services to clients across the African continent. Our goal is to provide bespoke financial solutions, in the most professional and efficient manner to meet our clients' individual needs. Primera Africa Finance Group is a financial services firm that provides a range of services to clients across the African continent. Our goal is to provide bespoke financial solutions, in the most professional and efficient manner to meet our clients' individual needs.

We operate in four major business areas: Securities Trading, Financial Advisory, Principal Investments and Consumer Finance. Based on our people's global experience and local knowledge, we are able to deliver the most advanced financial solutions, keeping in perspective the local nuances peculiar to each market to ensure our clients receive superior advice. Overall, each client benefits from our dedication to excellence, entrepreneurial thinking and long-term commitment to service.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Portfolio Management

Location: Lagos
Job type: Full time

Job Description

• The Head of Portfolio Management is responsible for leading the bank's portfolio management strategy, ensuring alignment with the overall goals and risk management framework. 
• This individual will oversee the development, execution, and monitoring of investment portfolios, ensuring optimal returns while managing risk exposure across different asset classes. 
• The role requires strong leadership, analytical skills, and deep market knowledge to drive the bank's portfolio performance.

Key Responsibilities / Duties

• Daily review of the Bank's loan portfolio
• Weekly presentation of Credit Risk report at ALCO and to the Executive Management
• Overseeing the preparation of Quarterly Board reports (Board committee)
• Overseeing all reports generated by Portfolio Management
• Liaising with auditors and CBN regulators to ensure all requirements are met as at when due
• To ensure all regulatory renditions are delivered timely
• Overseeing computation of the Bank's monthly provision and impairment figures
• Liaising with Business and other stakeholders within the Bank to develop reports that will assist in achieving their desired goals
• Overseeing the Bank's collection process
• Coordinating Recon project
• Overseeing and coordinating all activities within the Unit
• Carrying out any adhoc assignments as required by Management.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Management, or related fields (Master's Degree or CFA is preferred).
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in portfolio management, investment banking, or asset management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of managing large, complex investment portfolios across multiple asset classes.
• Strong understanding of financial markets, investment strategies, and risk management principles.
• Advanced knowledge of portfolio performance analysis tools and metrics.
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills, with the ability to drive high performance.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.