Portfolio Manager at Creditville Nigeria Limited

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The job holder will work to ensure:

• Administration of all the mutual funds under management, privately managed  funds, proprietary investments
• Effective cash management across all the funds and portfolios
• Participation in our sound portfolio management strategy by providing the  necessary data for our decision-making process.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Decision-making processes by providing  strategic recommendations and supporting data analysis
• Prompt and accurate execution of transactions resulting from investment  decisions
• Realizing the divisions objectives in line with the company’s vision and the sophisticated needs of our clients are met
• Examine and assess economic and market trends, earnings prospects, financial  statements and various other indicators and factors to determine suitable  investment strategies
• Analyzing investment opportunities, legal information, and financial data to  make recommendations
• Compile advisory reports and make informed recommendations on new  investment opportunities and funds that could enhance or diversify portfolios
• Provide weekly/monthly/quarterly status reports on Portfolios’ performance for effective monitoring of the performance vis-à-vis the stipulated benchmark.
• Reconciliation of Portfolios’ assets on a weekly basis
• Monitoring the asset mix of the public managed Funds to ensure full  compliance with the Trust Deeds and Investment Agreement specified by  Clients
• Accurate reporting of portfolios’ performance to clients on a quarterly basis
• Develop and implement automated report for manual processes
• Generating performance reports by carrying out comparative analysis of the  portfolios under management in relation to performance of competitors
• Liaise with other Fund managers and network with industry professionals
• Working closely with team on special projects as needed
• Creating reports, summaries, and updates

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Highly  developed  business  and  relationship  management  skills  and demonstrated ability to cultivate productive business networks.
• Excellent quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
• Must demonstrate skills in communication, negotiation and presentation
• Strong numerical and mathematical affinity
• Proficiency in data collection and analysis.
• Excellent research and writing abilities.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• A team player who can work independently.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business/Economics, Finance, Accounting or any other  related field
• Solid understanding of financial set-up, procedures, statistics, and economics
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICES

• Providing operational support to enable achievement of financial target of the  company
• Managing the liquidity gaps of Portfolios and ensuring efficient cash  management
• Liaising with counterparties and Group Treasury for placements, roll-overs and  liquidations
• Executing clients trade request and ensuring accurate booking
• Provision of funding for Client liquidation and settlement of Trades
• Effective attention to compliance and audit issues to achieve zero regulatory  infractions.