Head, Investment & Treasury at Radix Pension Managers Limited

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Department: Investment & Treasury
Reports to: MD / CEO

Job Summary

• To grow Radix Pension’s assets under management to sustain network growth and impact through insightful investment of funds available to ensure very competitive returns for our account holders.
• The successful candidate will need to be a strategic thinker, with an entrepreneurial mind-set and a high tolerance for risk, as well as being adaptable and able to deal with ambiguity and change

Duties & Responsibilities

• Utilize financial models for forecasting/testing the robustness of the Company’s investment strategy
• Present investment opportunities and related analysis to management and the Board of Directors of the Company
• Recommend investment decisions that will increase the value of the Company’s investment fund and ensure that the best return on investment is achieved
• Monitor/manage risks that may affect the returns on investments
• Deviseinvestment strategies to achieve Radix Pension’s strategic objectives
• Present investment and divestment cases for specific investment opportunities, supporting the provision of all necessary information needed to make investment decisions
• Prepare periodic research reports and make recommendations to the investment committee
• Frequently monitor the performance of investments and make informed decisions accordingly
• Maintain current knowledge about financial products available to the Company, including bonds, stocks, etc
• Manage stakeholder relationships (including reporting)
• Develop processes and data systems to enable effective analysis, estimation and decision-making
• Refine existing investment facilities and develop new ones where required
• Develop and inspire a team to implement the strategy and to achieve objectives and targets
• Ensure all team members represent Radix Pension in the best light
• Mentor staff to ensure personal and organisational development

Working Relationships

• Finance, Operations, Internal Audit, Risk Management Departments

Key Performance Indicators

• % Growth in AUM
• Monthly % Return on investments
• Investment mix ratio.

Qualifications

• A minimum of First Degree or its equivalent in numerate or semi-numerate disciplines such as Actuarial Sciences, Statistics, Mathematics, Accounting, Economics, Banking, Finance, Insurance, and other related courses.
• A Master’s degree from a reputable institution is highly recommended.
• An acceptable professional qualification from any relevant professional organization such as ACCA, CFA, CSI. Etc.

Experience:

• A minimum of 10 years post qualification experience of which at least 8 years must have been in the financial sector and 4 years in a supervisory role

Technical Skills:

• Technical acumen
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Analytical skills and a good eye for detail
• Planning and organisation skills
• Commercial awareness
• Numerical skills and the ability to evaluate costs
• The ability to understand broad business issues

Behavioural Skills:

• The ability to cope under pressure
• Negotiation skills and the ability to influence people
• Good communication and presentation skills