Job Title: Fund Manager
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Employer: Kedari Capital Limited
Department/Unit: Financial Markets
Position Code: To be Assigned
Number of subordinates: To be assigned
Org. Level: To be Assigned
Reports To: Managing Director
Mission/ Core purpose of the Job:
• To manage and grow CEDAR NOTES as well as develop and generate new liability products for the firm. Trade in a broad range of financial instruments with other financial institutions e.g. Bonds (National, Sub-national and Corporate), Treasury Bills, Commercial Papers, Notes etc. Ensure profitability of the department.
Legal & Corporate Services: Managing Director
Job Profile: Organisation Development, HR
Key Performance Areas: Core, essential responsibilities / outputs of the position (KPA's)
Task Complexity:
• Regularly meeting with investment analysts and company managers to discuss financial matters
• Ability to deal with buying and selling of investment trusts, stocks, commodities, shares and bonds
• Researching companies/Gathering information
• Making informed financial recommendations and decisions on behalf of the firm
• Keeping up-to-date knowledge about the Nigerian economy, current financial news, financial markets and more
• Manage investment funds to maximize return on client investments
• Using statistical methods to obtain, interpret and present information
• Managing clients; meeting investors to discuss investment strategies
• Assessing and interpreting complicated financial information
• Evaluate the potential of new product developments or market opportunities, according to factors such as business plans, technologies, or market potential
• Attend investment briefings or consult financial media to stay abreast of relevant investment markets
• Monitor regulatory or tax law changes to ensure fund compliance or to capitalize on development opportunities
• Select specific investments or investment mixes for purchase by an investment fund
• Manage and profitably grow Kedari's in-house Fund(s)
• Initiate and champion new financial instruments and products with a view to deepening the firm's product base and grow the clientele base
• Provide regular and timely update/information about the financial markets and implications for business
• Maintain and sustain good working relationships with other financial services firms in the industry
Discretionary Space Job Profile: Organisation Development, HR
Independent thought and judgment:
• Personal initiative
• Ability to think ahead and anticipate needs before they arise
Authorities: As per delegation of authority
Minimum Requirements:
Qualification:
• Any degree discipline may be accepted, but preferably Business Management, Economics, Financial Management or Numeracy orientated subject
• Professional certificate/training is an added advantage
Experience:
• Extensive asset management experience
• Minimum of 5-7 years in a similar role in an asset management firm or investment banking firm
• Sound knowledge and understanding of investment markets and different products
• Good knowledge of asset/portfolio management as well as asset allocation techniques
• Thorough understanding of the financial markets sector.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision is essential
• Candidate must be able to grow current portfolio size to an appreciable level within a reasonable time frame
• Access to extensive network of individuals within the financial markets industry
Job Profile: Organisation Development, HR
Competencies:
Job Specific Competencies (Skills/ Knowledge/ Attributes):
• Ability to work under pressure
• Attention to detail and deadlines
• Good judgement and decision-making skills
• Strong time management skills.
• Confident and able to work on own initiative with limited supervision
• Problem solving skills
• Numerical skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential
Quality Standards: Excel in performance standards and meet expectations
If you think that you are suitable, please send your CV.
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