Fund and Portfolio Manager at Lead Capital Plc

LeadCapital Plc is a leading financial services institution in Nigeria, with expertise in Financial Advisory and Corporate Finance. The company has shareholders fund in excess of N2billion and a clientele that spans across Government, Institutional and Individual clients. LeadCapital Plc is registered with the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) as an Issuing House and Underwriter.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Fund and Portfolio Manager

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time

Job Overview

• This role is responsible for leading the investment management team having responsibility for determining investment strategy for various CIS and Private Fund portfolios.
• The right fit for the role must have an excellent understanding of financial markets and different asset classes.

Job Functions

• Evaluating macro factors, such as economic fundamentals, and contributing their insights to
• the investment decision-making process.
• Collaborate with other teams on product development projects.
• Ensure Adherence to Regulations from financial regulators in Nigeria including SEC, CBN and
• liaise with the regulators.
• Convene Investment Committee meetings on a regular basis.
• High knowledge of fixed income instruments.
• Have comprehensive responsibility for economic analysis, asset allocation, risk management,
• portfolio construction, and other investment functions.
• Direct Fund Investment activities after conducting due analysis to ascertain returns and risk
• mitigants in line with approved portfolio allocation.
• Provide Investment Advice to clients and financial professional on portfolio rebalancing.
• Monitor Fund Performance, develop strategies to offset losses, drive profitability and improve fund performance.
• Complete financial transactions on behalf of the funds, ensuring that the risks and benefits of each transaction fit into funds’ strategies and deliver value to subscribers.
• Maintain Portfolio Records, develop documentation related to investment transactions and
• distribution to potential investors in funds.
• Any other duties that may be assigned.

Requirements
Degree:

• Minimum of a First Degree in a Finance related discipline.
• Professional certification (CFA, ACA, ACCA, etc.)

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 6 years’ experience with other Asset Management firms, Insurance, PFAs, etc.
• Must be a SEC-registered sponsored individual

Knowledge:

• Thorough understanding of the asset management industry (such as portfolio construction, risk management, equity investing, etc.).
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Skills:

• Highly numerate.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good Interpersonal skills.
• Team Spirit.
• Project management skills.
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Extremely proficient in Microsoft Office suite or related software

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.