Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority Job Vacancy for Chief Investment Officer

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Job Title: Chief Risk Officer
Job ID: ES00612
Agency: Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority
Advertiser: Federal Ministry of Finance, Nigeria
Recruiter: KPMG Nigeria

Descriptions:
Reporting to the CEO, the successful candidate will have primary responsibility for the implementation and operations of the investment funds of the NSIA in line with the strategic intent of the SWF for Nigeria. She/he will act as primary link between NSIA and financial institutions, capital markets and multilateral financial  institutions with respect to investments. A key component of the role will be to manage SWF's investment portfolios and take overall responsibility for the performance and safety of the portfolios.

Specifically, the ideal candidate will:
•   Work closely with the Board of Directors in the development of NSIA's overall investment strategies and policies and provide valuable advice on the types of investment that will expose the NSIA to minimal risk and guarantee optimal returns.
•   Be responsible for ensuring that the implementation of NSIA's investment decisions are consistent with defined objectives of the SWF's risk tolerance and investment strategy and that it is based on sound portfolio management principles.
•   Lead the development of a highly motivated team of investment management professionals that are responsible for qualitative investment advice services to NSIA in the management of the SWF investment portfolios.
•   Take full responsibility for the strategic allocation of assets across the three (3) specific investment portfolios towards realization of SWF's defined objectives.
•   Serve as a critical resource person and advisor to the NSIA in respect of investments and assets.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes:
•   Applicant must have a good first degree in Economics, Finance or any Business related disciplines from a reputable institution.
•   Post-graduate degree(s) such as MBA and relevant professional qualification as an added advantage.
•   Minimum of 10 years' senior management experience in investment management, infrastructure investing and portfolio management.
•   Excellent appreciation of global trends and advances in investment banking understanding of the financial services sectors in the local and international terrain.
•   Strong business acumen, maturity and tact, including the ability to relate with highest levels of management of financial institutions, finances and rating agencies.
•   High intuitive and excellent decision-making skills.

Mode of Application:
To apply, please quote appropriate reference number as the subject of your e-mail and send your current curriculum vitae (prepared as a Microsoft Word document, and saved with your full names) to us atrecruitment@ng.kpmg.com.

Please include in your application, a statement of how you meet the advertised criteria, as well as names and contact details (including telephone and e-mail addresses) of three referees who are knowledgeable about your professional achievements and abilities.

All positions will be located in Nigeria. The CEO position is targeted mainly at Nigerians within and outside the country. The CIO and CRO positions are open to Nigerian and non-Nigerian applicants. Women are strongly encouraged to apply for any of the positions on offer.

Deadline: November 30, 2011.