Independent Management Consulting Limited, is recruiting a suitable qualified candidate to fill the position below:
Job Title: Portfolio Manager
Location: Lagos
Job Description
- We are in need of a proficient portfolio manager who Lead Asset management Function/Team
Job Summary
- The primary job function will entail performing quantitative and qualitative evaluation of the Fixed Income universe.
- The ideal candidate should be able to conduct fundamental and technical analysis with the aim making investment recommendations.
- The area of coverage would not be limited to domestic Fixed Income assets but extend to regional and global markets.
- It will be required from the candidate to provide assistance in the coverage of Equities, Private Equity and Infrastructure assets and actively participate with the generation of investment ideas and implementation.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Build quarterly Fixed Income model portfolios and regularly develop investment strategies based capital market expectations as well as current trends/themes. Prepare frequent credit reports on sovereigns and corporate.
- Build and maintain proprietary models to guide investment decision making. Assist the Head, IM in implementing the recommended investment ideas and seek best execution from brokers.
- Tracking portfolio performance & monitoring of implemented strategies
- Preparing and making regular presentations on the economy, industry trends, portfolio performance and market outlook to Executive Management, Investment Management Committee, Board of Trustees, Staffs, etc.
- Working closely and supporting business development team on client relationships and achieving business strategic objectives.
- Anchor the auditing of the Investment Management team by external and internal auditors as well as regulators.
- Responsible for the career development of assigned Graduate Trainees and Analyst
Qualifications
- A First Degree (B.A, B.Sc) in Economics, Accounting or Applied Sciences. Master Degree would be an added advantage.
- Minimum of five (6) years’ relevant working experience in Research, Investment Management and Trading.
- Qualified Chartered Financial Analyst or a registered student for the CFA exams.
- The candidate should have excellent modeling, writing, presentation, communication and interpersonal skills.
Supervisory Skills:
- Client relations
- Strong organizational skills
Required Competencies:
- Minimum of 5 years working experience in credit management, financial services or investment field, with a focus investment and portfolio management in micro finance banking.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or related field preferred.
- Portfolio Management
- Excellent modelling, writing, presentation, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strategically minded, previous management level experience required
- High degree of efficiency in data interpretation and a penchant for research and analysis.
- Knowledge of the local and global financial service industry dynamics including regulations, legislations and operating environment.
- Understanding of nonbank financial service operations, policies and procedures.
- Problem solving and analytical abilities inclusive of statistics, data analysis and technical skills
- Good knowledge of MS Excel as an analytical tool and other MS Office Applications, including macro driven processes
- High integrity level and good decision making ability.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Good communication, interpersonal, presentation and facilitation skills.
- Self-motivated with a strong drive, and commitment to achieving agreed objectives.
Salary
The salary is N4 Million per annum.
Application Closing Date
16th February, 2018.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their most recent Curriculum Vitae by email to:
[email protected]
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.