Fund Manager at Nestle Foods

A day in the life of the Fund Manager:

• Market Research and Strategy formulation:  Conduct Market Research, Evaluate and Analyse various investment instruments & Proposals for recommendation to the Investment Committee. Develop and implement bi-annual Strategy Document based on Market & Economic dynamics, Regulatory and Investment Policies.
• Portfolio Mix and Investment Management:  Responsible for Developing, Maintaining and Advising the Investment committee on the optimal portfolio mix, maximising investment return while adhering strictly to both Regulatory and Internal Investment Guidelines.
• Performance Measurement & Reporting: Prepare quarterly Economic & Investment Report for Board Investment Committee, Advise and Recommend various Investment opportunities to the Committee. Measure Performance against set benchmarks and OPL targets and modify strategies according to market dynamics. Achieve an ROI to rank among top 5 operators in the industry).
• Business Relationships:  Establish and maintain relationships with Regulatory agencies (PENCOM & SEC), Investment and Deposit money banks as well as Stock broking firms, Registrars, Depositories and Custodians.

What Will Make You Successful?

• Bachelor’s degree or Higher National Diploma (HND), preferably in Financial and Investment Management. Professional qualification in Accounting or Stock Broking.
• Minimum 10 years post qualification experience in investment portfolio management in a CPFA or Investment Outfits. Must have had prior experience as head of a team.
• Thorough understanding of the dynamics of Equity, Money and Fixed Income markets.
• Solid knowledge of financial information systems with analytical mind sound computer skills
• Up to date on Pension Reform Act 2014 and PenCom guidelines