Jobs at Kaplo Africa

Role Overview

• This role is strictly for experienced investment banking professionals. Candidates without a minimum of 6 years’ hands-on investment banking or corporate finance experience, including direct involvement in executed and closed transactions, should not apply.
• Our client, a leading financial services firm, seeks a highly driven Investment Banking Associate to support and execute high-impact corporate advisory mandates.
• This role is ideal for a seasoned professional with strong deal experience and the ability to run transactions with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support M&A, capital raising, valuations, and corporate restructuring transactions
• Prepare investment memos, financial models, pitch books, and board-level presentations
• Conduct financial analysis, due diligence, and market/industry research
• Manage client relationships and coordinate transaction workstreams
• Support senior bankers in deal origination and execution.

Requirements

• 6–10 years’ experience in investment banking or corporate finance
• Strong financial modelling, valuation, and analytical skills
• Proven track record in executing closed transactions
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
• ACA, CFA, or relevant postgraduate qualification is an advantage.

Why Join

• Exposure to high-profile transactions
• Performance-driven, professional environment
• Competitive remuneration and career growth opportunities.

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Job Description

• Our client is seeking an experienced and performance-driven Portfolio Manager to lead investment strategy, optimize portfolio returns, and ensure full regulatory compliance within Nigeria’s capital market framework.
• This role is ideal for a disciplined investment professional with a strong track record in registered and licensed asset management firms, who understands the regulatory sensitivity of fund management operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute robust investment strategies across multiple asset classes
• Manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios in line with client mandates
• Conduct deep financial analysis, risk assessment, and asset allocation decisions
• Monitor market trends, macroeconomic indicators, and regulatory developments
• Ensure strict compliance with SEC regulations and internal governance standards
• Prepare portfolio performance reports and present insights to clients and management
• Collaborate with compliance, risk, and research teams to maintain operational excellence.

Requirements

• 5–8 years’ experience in a registered and licensed asset management firm (Mandatory)
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian capital markets, fixed income, equities, and alternative investments
• Proven track record of portfolio performance and risk management
• Deep understanding of regulatory and compliance frameworks governing asset management
• Professional certifications (CFA, CIS, or equivalent) strongly preferred
• Exceptional analytical, decision-making, and stakeholder management skills.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of ₦1.4 million monthly
• Opportunity to manage high-value portfolios within a regulated environment
• Strategic leadership role with significant impact on firm performance

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Description

• Our client is seeking a highly skilled and performance-driven Equity Trader to join its investment team.
• This role is critical to executing equity strategies, optimizing portfolio performance, and ensuring strict regulatory compliance within Nigeria’s capital market framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute equity trades (local and international markets where applicable) in alignment with approved investment mandates and strategies.
• Monitor market trends, price movements, liquidity conditions, and macroeconomic indicators to identify profitable trading opportunities.
• Collaborate with Portfolio Managers and Research Analysts to implement tactical and strategic asset allocation decisions.
• Manage order flow, risk exposure, and transaction costs to maximize returns.
• Ensure full compliance with regulatory guidelines set by the Securities and Exchange Commission Nigeria and the Nigerian Exchange Group.
• Maintain accurate trade records, reporting documentation, and audit trails.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with brokers, custodians, and other market counterparties.

Requirements

• 5 - 7 years of hands-on experience as an Equity Trader within a registered and licensed Asset Management Firm (mandatory due to regulatory requirements).
• Strong understanding of Nigerian capital markets, trading systems, and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven track record of delivering consistent trading performance.
• Deep analytical capability, risk management expertise, and high attention to detail.
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CIS, CFA – added advantage).
• High ethical standards, discretion, and regulatory awareness.

Ideal Candidate:

• A disciplined, market-savvy professional with strong execution skills, sound judgment under pressure, and a clear understanding of compliance obligations within regulated asset management environments.
• This is an exceptional opportunity for a top-tier trading professional seeking a high-impact role within a forward-looking investment institution.

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Job Summary

• This role is strictly for professionals with proven experience in registered and licensed asset management firms, given the regulatory sensitivity and compliance standards of the industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage high-net-worth and institutional client portfolios
• Drive asset growth through strategic client acquisition and relationship management
• Provide tailored investment advisory services aligned with clients’ financial goals
• Ensure strict adherence to regulatory, compliance, and risk management frameworks
• Collaborate with internal investment and research teams to optimize portfolio performance
• Monitor market trends and proactively position client portfolios

Requirements

• 5–7 years experience in a registered and licensed asset management firm (non-negotiable)
• Strong understanding of capital markets, investment products, and regulatory requirements
• Demonstrated track record of portfolio growth and client retention
• Excellent relationship management and communication skills
• Relevant professional certifications (CIS, CFA, or equivalent) will be an advantage.

Ideal Candidate:

• A strategic thinker with strong regulatory discipline, commercial acumen, and the ability to manage sophisticated investment conversations with high-value clients.
• This is an exceptional opportunity for a results-oriented wealth professional ready to operate at a high-performance level within a structured and compliant investment environment.