Portfolio Manager (Investments) at AXA Mansard Insurance Plc

AXA Mansard is one of the foremost Financial Institutions in Nigeria, that has been offering world class financial services over the years.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Portfolio Manager (Investments)

Location: Nigeria
Job type: Full-time

Job Description and Expectation

• The Portfolio Manager ensures the coordination of all investment activities across traditional asset classes are geared towards ensuring continuous innovation and profitability.
• He/she also is also tasked with creating an enabling environment to foster idea generation and innovation as well as improve overall efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Generate fundamental investment research and actionable trade ideas that inform portfolio decisions and drive implementation across asset classes
• Define and document the monthly investment strategy as a key input to portfolio construction and positioning
• Monitor positioning, performance, and risk exposure on assigned portfolios against benchmarks, and recommend adjustments where warranted.
• Conduct market intelligence to identify the drivers, sentiment, and dislocations shaping asset prices
• Identify, assess, and monitor investment opportunities to determine profitable entry and exit points
• Collate and analyze macro and company data to support quantitative and qualitative research at both the micro and macro level
• Prepare and present investment strategy and performance reports to the portfolio management team and CIO on a periodic basis
• Contribute to a collaborative investment process — participating in internal meetings and openly sharing themes, developments, and ideas

Educational  / Professional Qualification

• BSc Degree from a reputable Tertiary Institution.
• Relevant postgraduate (MSc, MBA) and/or professional qualification (CFA etc) would be an added advantage.
• Prior experience in managing a portfolio of securities with a proven track record of producing strong risk adjusted returns
• Strong understanding of market cycles, drivers and characteristics with experience applying this knowledge to portfolio management positioning
• Ability to work independently but also to delegate and solicits feedback/guidance from superiors
• Demonstrated ability to learn new programs and to proficiently use and interpret data provided by software tools

Key Skills and Competencies Requirements:

• Knowledge of Insurance Industry/Investment Business.
• Intermediary level for excel database analysis and Bloomberg skills.
• A proven track record of strong fundamental micro and macro research.
• Technology Savvy with strong Ms Office Skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio)
• Very strong background in the financial markets and asset management business and processes.
• Strong aptitude in decision-making, time management and problem solving.
• Understanding of financial market instruments.
• Strong financial and cash modelling skills.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online