Head, Investment GTPension at Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO)

Guaranty Trust Holding Company (Formerly Guaranty Trust Bank Plc) is a multinational financial institution that provides individuals, businesses, private and public institutions across Africa and the United Kingdom with a broad range of market-leading financial products and services. Headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria and with subsidiaries in Cote D'Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Sierra Leone and the United Kingdom, the Bank currently employs over 12,000 professionals and has Total assets and Shareholders’ Funds of N4.057trillion and N661.1Billion respectively. 

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Investment GTPension

Location: Lagos
Job type: Full time

Job Summary

• The Head of Investment is responsible for formulating and executing the overall investment strategy of the Organization.
• S/He will provide oversee all investment activities to ensure the long-term growth and security of pension assets, regulatory compliance, and alignment with the Company’s mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Company’s investment strategy, policies, and assets allocation framework in line with regulatory guidelines and industry best practices.
• Manage and monitor the performance of all RSA (Retirement Savings Account) and Approved Existing Scheme portfolios to ensure optimal, risk-adjusted returns that meet or exceed client expectations and fund benchmarks.
• Proactively identify, evaluate, and secure viable investment opportunities across various asset classes, including money market, debt instruments, capital markets, and alternative investments, in compliance with PenCom regulations.
• Conduct continuous macroeconomic analysis, market trend monitoring, and competitor analysis to inform investment decisions and strategy adjustments.
• Ensure strict compliance with all PenCom investment guidelines, including authorized markets, allowable instruments, and investment limits.
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of comprehensive investment reports and regulatory returns to PenCom and other relevant bodies.
• Regular review of portfolio performance, analyzing deviations from benchmarks and adjusting as needed, and provide comprehensive performance reports to clients and senior management.
• Provide regular, expert advisory support and updates to the Board Investment Committee and other management committees on key developments affecting the investment landscape and portfolio performance.
• Collaborate with the Risk Management Department to ensure effective market and liquidity risk management frameworks are in place and adhered to within the investment division.
• Review client reports for Approved Schemes to ensure continuous adherence to investment mandates and regulatory guidelines.
• Oversee the management and development of the Investment team, fostering a culture of high performance, accountability, and continuous professional growth.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key clients, regulators (especially PenCom), fund managers, and financial market counterparties.
• Advocate for the advancement and deepening of the Pension industry through and with the relevant SROs and PenCom

Qualifications and Experience

• A First Degree and a Post-Graduate Degree (e.g., Master's, MBA)
• ACI Dealing Certificate is an added advantage
• Insight and knowledge of local and international practices in the pensions and retirement benefits industry
• A minimum of 10 years of post-qualification experience 
• Proven experience in managing a large investment portfolio (size of between N50Billion to N100Billion).
• Deep expertise in asset allocation, portfolio construction, risk management, and regulatory compliance

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
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