Head, Portfolio Management at Sovereign Finance Company 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, Portfolio Management

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Portfolio Management to oversee the organization’s portfolio of investments, projects, or client accounts (as applicable).
• The role is responsible for driving portfolio performance, optimizing returns, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy, and managing risk across all portfolio activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of portfolio management strategies aligned with corporate objectives
• Oversee the performance of all active portfolios and ensure optimal returns and value creation
• Conduct regular portfolio reviews, analysis, and reporting to senior management
• Identify underperforming assets/projects and recommend corrective actions
• Manage risk exposure across the portfolio and ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards
• Collaborate with business units to ensure effective allocation of resources
• Drive investment decisions and prioritization frameworks based on data and strategic fit
• Lead, mentor, and develop the portfolio management team
• Engage with stakeholders, partners, and external advisors where necessary

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s degree or MBA is an advantage)
• 8–12 years’ relevant experience in portfolio management, investment management, project portfolio oversight, or related field
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and risk management skills
• Proven leadership experience managing teams and complex portfolios
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Professional certification (e.g., CFA, CIPM, PMP) is an added advantage

Key Competencies:

• Strategic thinking and decision-making
• Strong financial acumen
• Leadership and people management
• Attention to detail and analytical rigor
• High integrity and accountability.

Application Closing Date
9th June, 2026.

How to Apply
Intrested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@sovereignfinanceltd.com using the Job Role as the subject of the email.