Head, Funds and Portfolio Management at a Reputable Finance House

A reputable Finance House is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Funds and Portfolio Management

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Report Line: Managing Director, asset and portfolio management

Key Responsibilities

• Design of Business Development Strategy to ensure alignment of strategy and business goals whilst also developing and executing Business Development Plans that is profitable for the organization in line with broad-based Board policy directives.
• Responsible for coordinating the identification and evaluation of new markets, identifying business opportunities and prospecting for new Clients to improve the company's market position and achieve financial growth.
• Keep abreast with market and industry trends.
• Develop and explore various business strategies and opportunities for growth within the Nigerian Economy.
• Evaluate the market penetration of the company’s products and services to ensure growth and repositioning of Funds and Portfolio within the Investment banking and financial advisory sphere in Nigeria, Africa and Internationally.
• Coordinate and actively lead all business development efforts and initiatives within the department and act as the Executive Relationship Manager to existing and prospective clients.
• Actively drive and contribute to business operations and productivity within the company and leverage opportunities presented towards increased revenue in the company.
• Assist in building and presenting investment cases for specific investment/ business opportunities, by providing all necessary information needed to make investment and business decisions.
• Support the preparation of investment/business memoranda and related formal presentations and reports for the management committee and clients.
• Provide support to ensure that all compliance & regulatory requirements are met and adhered to
• Support the development of periodic reports to key stakeholders.
• Nurture and develop all virile business lines across the different divisions within department.
• Negotiate contracts, ensure financial success, and monitor quality of service delivery on all business transactions.
• Understand the Organization's business and seeks to constantly maintain continuous engagement with key executive stakeholders within target organizations.
• Work in concert with the Head, of department to achieve the Organization's objectives and corporate goals, vision, and mission.
• Lead, mentor and build a formidable team of employees with requisite expertise and the right culture.
• Do all such things as may be ancillary to the responsibilities listed and may be reasonably required of your office towards the overall growth of all practice areas in the Organization.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of B.Sc. Degree in Social Sciences or related course.
• A relevant Master's degree or professional qualifications (ICAN or ACCA) will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 10 years post NYSC experience with exposure in financial reporting, financial modelling, business development, relationship management, funds, and portfolio management.
• Candidate should not be more than 35 years.

Other Requirements:

• Proven excellent track record of achievement in this role or similar role in a dynamic corporate environment.
• Registered as a Sponsored Individuals with Securities and Exchange Commission
• Ability to think strategically whilst maintaining a pragmatic perspective.
• In-depth understanding of the impact of changes/trends in the financial services industry.
• Deep understanding of the local and global financial services industry
• Ability to conduct high level competitor analysis and benchmarking.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft office suite.

Generic Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication (written and oral), interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Strong influencing style, executive presence, and confident personality
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask, manage time and prioritize across concurrent tasks.
• Strong attention to detail with high-value orientation.
• Desirable Skills Understanding of the public and private sectors in Nigeria.
• Understanding of the business models of financial services organizations
• Prior experience participating in investments in Private Equity or Venture Capital.
• Experience with capital/ fundraising nationally & internationally.

Required Competencies:

• Business development
• Development of proposals
• External Environment & Market Analysis.
• Business and Treasury Management
• Principles of Strategic Management
• Strategy Implementation: Frameworks &Methodologies

Application Closing Date
30th June, 2021.