Managing Director, Asset and Portfolio Management at a Reputable Finance House

Posted on Mon 21st Jun, 2021 - www.hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)

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

Job Title: Managing Director, Asset and Portfolio Management

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Industry: Finance

Key Responsibilities

  • The Managing Director will be responsible for driving the strategic objective of the asset management business in line with laid down policies and within regulatory framework.
  • Responsible for defining the investment policy statement and investment management standard operating procedure in line with broad-based Board policy.
  • As leader of the team, the appointee will work with clients to develop appropriate financial & investment priorities, risk management framework, and de-risking of portfolios, as appropriate.
  • Grow asset portfolio as determined by the Board.
  • Provide overall strategic leadership, direction, and guidance for the growth through coordination, formulation, design and review of the corporate strategy, goals, and objectives.
  • Efficiently manage team and resources towards profits and be responsible for building and sustaining client - business relationships to create potential business opportunities and ultimately increase income generation for the Organization.
  • Supervise the business development team to ensure that investment portfolios are appropriately structured to meet clients’ objective.
  • Responsible for evaluating employee and portfolio performance.
  • Actively involved in the development of business strategy, budget, standard operating manuals, and policies including investment policy, guidelines, risk management framework, compliance framework and service level agreement.

Requirements and Qualifications

  • B.Sc in Economics, Finance or related disciplines from an accredited institutions, complemented by a relevant master’s degree and professional qualification such as CFA/CIS certifications. Other relevant professional qualification will also be an added advantage.
  • Minimum of fifteen (15) years post qualification experience in a leading financial services company, with at least eight (8) years being a top management executive.
  • Prior experience participating in investments in Private Equity or Venture Capital.
  • Previous experience managing a medium to large indigenous or multinational Assets Management Company will be useful.
  • Above average knowledge of mutual funds and the derivatives markets, supported by Private Equity and Capital Market experience.
  • Strong skills in treasury, money market and Euro Funds and other funds.
  • Highly experienced in marketing and investment.
  • Candidate should not be less than 40 years.

Other Requirements:

  • Skill in dealing with public and private sectors in Nigeria.
  • Understanding of the business models of financial services organizations.
  • Experience with capital/ fundraising nationally & internationally.
  • 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.
  • Ability to build and nurture strategic business relationships.
  • Ability to provide business acumen, energy, and vision to the organization.
  • In-depth understanding of the impact of changes/trends in the financial services industry.

Generic Skills:

  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication (written and oral), interpersonal and negotiation skills
  • Strong influencing style, executive presence, and confident personality.
  • Strong people management and interpersonal skills that infuses energy and spirit into an organisation and challenges colleagues at all levels to push for excellence.
  • Ability to multitask, manage time and prioritize across concurrent tasks.
  • Strong attention to detail with high-value orientation.

Required Competencies:

  • Business development
  • Development of proposals
  • External Environment & Market Analysis.
  • Business and Treasury Management
  • Principles of Strategic Management
  • Strategy Planning & Monitoring
  • Budget Planning & Control

Application Closing Date
30th June, 2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.