Portfolio Manager at SENCE Nigeria

Job Description

A newly set up Asset Management Firm will need a Portfolio Manager to join its team. 

The key responsibilities are:

• The research and generation of investment ideas (bonds and stocks) for clients as well as for proprietary trading 
• Portfolio asset allocation in-line with each client’s Investment Policy Statement • Drafts investment memos for the Investment Committee 
• Communicate investment instructions to brokers and counterparties
• Generate generic periodic investment reports and documents (e.g. fact sheets for mutual funds and quarterly reports for discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, etc.) 
• Liaises with the Trustees and SEC on Fund related issues 
• Keeps a record of corporate actions and recommends positions when offered different corporate action options 

Requirements

• Minimum BA/BSc (2nd Class Upper) or HND (Upper Credit) 
• An MBA in a Finance related field and/or professional qualifications such as ACS,  CFA, ACA, are an advantage 
• At least 7 years’ experience in research or portfolio management in a bank or  investment management company  
• SEC sponsored individual status will be an advantage 
• In-depth knowledge of the Bonds (Naira and Eurobonds) as well as Equities  (Nigerian and international) is mandatory 
• Relationships with Issuing houses, Banks and other sell side market participants is required