ARM Life formerly CrystaLife Assurance Plc. is the insurance subsidiary of Asset & Resource Management Company Ltd (ARM).
Its parent company, ARM is one of the largest non-bank financial services firms in Nigeria with a focus on asset management. Established in 1994, ARM started operations as a traditional asset management company specialising in the ...
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The primary job function will entail managing diversified portfolios in accordance with regulatory guidelines as well as each fund’s specific investment policy statements. -
The primary portfolio manager is expected to perform quantitative and qualitative evaluation of both the Equity and Fixed Income universe. -
The ideal candidate should have exposure to both asset classes but demonstrate functional expertise in at least one of them.
S(He) must be able to conduct fundamental and technical analysis with the aim of making investment recommendations. -
The area of coverage would not be limited to domestic markets but would extend to regional and global markets as well. -
The candidate may be required to make investments in alternative asset classes such as Private Equity, Real Estate and Infrastructure. -
The primary portfolio manager is responsible for generation of investment ideas and implementation.
Responsibilities
Devise and implement investment strategies for assigned diversified and multi-asset portfolios
Build quarterly model portfolios and regularly develop investment strategies based on capital marketexpectations as well as current trends/themes.
Prepare portfolio strategy documents and investment proposals and memos.
Review fixed income and/or equity research reports prepared by investment analysts and translate these toactionable investment ideas for portfolios
Build and maintain proprietary models to guide investment decision making.
Assist the Head, IM in implementing investment strategies and seek best execution from counter-parties.
Track portfolio performance and monitor implemented strategies
Prepare and deliver regular presentations on the economy, industry trends, portfolio performance andmarket outlook to Executive Management, Investment Management Committee, Board of Trustees,General Staff etc.
Work closely with business development team on client relationship management and achieving strategicbusiness objectives.
Anchor the audit of the Investment Management department by regulators as well as external and internalauditors.
Oversee portfolio management activities of secondary portfolio managers
Responsible for the career development of investment analysts and secondary portfolio managers.
Requirements
A good first degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or Applied Sciences; Master’s degree would be an added advantage.
Minimum of Six (6) years’ experience in Investment Research, Investment Management, Fixed Income Trading or other alternative Buy-Side function
Ideal candidate would be a CFA Charter holder or a registered candidate of the CFA program
The candidate should have excellent modeling, writing, presentation, communication andinterpersonal skills.
Proficiency in the use of Bloomberg will be essential.
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