Portfolio Manager at ICEA Lion Group

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  • As one of the largest insurers and financial services companies in East Africa, we have decades of experience in helping discerning individuals protect and create their wealth. But that’s not all. We also keep an eye firmly on the future, using innovation to craft financial products and services that we know you need in today’s constantly changin...

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    Portfolio Manager
    • Job TypeFull Time
    • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
    • Experience5 years
    • LocationNairobi
    • Job FieldFinance / Accounting / Audit&nbsp

    Job Summary

    • Reporting to the CIO, the Portfolio Manager is responsible for assisting in formulation of house view, investing clients’ funds while adhering to all compliance measures and maintaining proper client relations

    Roles and Responsibilities

    • Invest funds appropriately in line with the house view and client investment guidelines and participate in research and analysis of the various investment opportunities
    • Attend Board of Trustee meetings and Annual General meetings to report back on performance of the schemes under management
    • Maintain and build Client relationship with existing and prospective clients
    • Assist Business Development team with client leads/information
    • Training of Trustees and members on investment matters. Also attend investor briefings for information or knowledge purposes
    • Assist in formulation of IPSs for clients

    Requirements

    Academic and Professional Qualifications

    • Undergraduate degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Commerce, Economics or Finance
    • Registered and practicing member of the Institute of Certified Investment & Financial Analysts (ICIFA)
    • Candidate in the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) program or CFA charter holder
    • ​At least five (5) years’ experience in Portfolio Management, Dealing or Research

    Core Technical Competencies Required for the role.

    • Excellent communication and presentation skills including ability to develop proposals, concept papers, position papers as well as write reports and prepare relevant publications.
    • High level interpersonal and cross-cultural skills, including ability to build alliances and collaborative relationships with sensitivity to diversity.
    • Must be a self-starter, highly organized, and able to work well with people at all levels in the organization.
    • Knowledgeable of investment markets
    • Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
    • Analytical and creative thinking skills
    • Project management skills
    • Strong persuasion and negotiation skills
    • Strong business acumen / business orientation
    • Good customer relationship management skills (internal and external customers)
    • People management skills

    Method of Application Interested and qualified? Go to ICEA Lion Group on selfserviceuat.zohorecruit.com to apply

  • Apply Before: 22 November 2024
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