Investment Officer at Radix Pension Managers Limited

DEPARTMENT: Investment & Treasury

LOCATION: Victoria Island, Lagos

SUPERVISOR/MANAGER: Head, Investment & Treasury

DIRECT REPORTS: None

JOB SUMMARY:

To research into companies, financial markets & instruments with the aim of originating transaction opportunities to help grow the assets under management

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Undertake investments in accordance with the department’s investment policy statements, company policies and procedures and regulatory requirement.
• Conducting due diligence on companies and industries by reading and analyzing financial statements, regulatory and market and economic date.
• Keeping up to date with market and economic developments, new investment products and all other areas the can affect the markets.
• Assist in the preparation of periodic research reports and making recommendations to the investment committee.
• Collaborate with the Finance and Operations team to ensure timely transfer of funds for investment purposes and also payments to clients for withdrawal purposes.
• Assist in ensuring that all compliance regulations are met.
• Assist in building and presenting investment and divestment cases for specific investment opportunities, supporting the provision of all necessary information needed to make investment decisions
• Support the preparation of investment memoranda and related formal presentations and reports for the investment committee
• Support the monitoring and evaluation of the financial position of the entity to ensure optimal deployment of investment capital
• Provide support in ensuring the entity and its portfolio companies meet target impact objectives
• Provide support to ensure that all compliance & regulatory requirements are met and adhered to
• Ensure accurate record keeping on all activities of the department
• Support the development of periodic reports to key stakeholders
• Perform other related duties as required

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.

EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of 1 year experience in a related field

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Technical acumen
• Excellent use of MS Office packages
• 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:

• Interpersonal skills
• Oral and written communication skills
• Negotiation skills