GTB Asset Management Limited is the investment and wealth management subsidiary of Guaranty Trust Bank Plc.
Job Title: Fixed Income Trader/PM
Job Descriptions:
The Fixed Income Portfolio Manager/Trader will be primarily responsible for proprietary and clients' managed accounts portfolios in the Fixed Income/Money Markets.
The individual will provide market information for the Investment Steering Committee, prepare presentations and approval memos for fixed income investments, monitor the investments in line with agreed investment strategy and is responsible for ensuring all FI portfolios are managed effectively and in a consistent and risk-controlled manner.
Responsibilities:
• Manage fixed income portfolios: create trade lists, proactively manage benchmark rebalancing
• Implementing sector allocation and security selection strategies
• Ensure all funds are positioned within the right investment parameters and guidelines
• Provide analytics and data to Investment Steering Committee and Client facing teams
• Periodic portfolio monitoring and reporting
Required Skills:
• Must have strong fixed income skills, with experience in managing both local and fixed income portfolios
• Some EM experience would be beneficial / preferred
• Highly computer literate, with advanced spreadsheet-based skills;
• Understanding of major debt securities sectors and their dynamics, and familiarity with debt/credit issuers
• Ability to work with great accuracy under pressure
• Strong communication skills and an effective team player
• Experience in performance attribution and portfolio risk analytics
• Familiarity with quantitative techniques would be a benefit.
• Ability to think on their feet
• A strong drive and entrepreneurial skill
• Must demonstrate ability to think outside the box and act independently
• Must have strong trading skills and demonstrate ability to beat the market/market benchmarks
• Must show track record of profitable trades.
Minimum Requirements
• At least three years of trading treasury instruments and Bonds (both National, sub-national, corporate and municipal bonds)
• A good first degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering or Business Administration
• Must be a Certified Treasury Dealer of the FMDA (Financial Market Dealers Association)
• Graduate degree is an advantage
How to Apply:
Send your CV to careers@gtbasset.com.
Your CV must be saved as job title.
Alternatively, you can submit your CV online through this link: Careers (http://gtbasset.com/careers.php).