Portfolio Manager (Investments)

JOB DESCRIPTION AND EXPECTATIONS

The Portfolio Manager ensures the coordination of all investment activities across traditional asset classes are geared towards ensuring continuous innovation and profitability. He/she also is also tasked with creating an enabling environment to foster idea generation and innovation as well as improve overall efficiency.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Generate fundamental investment research and actionable trade ideas that inform portfolio decisions and drive implementation across asset classes
• Define and document the monthly investment strategy as a key input to portfolio construction and positioning
• Monitor positioning, performance, and risk exposure on assigned portfolios against benchmarks, and recommend adjustments where warranted.
• Conduct market intelligence to identify the drivers, sentiment, and dislocations shaping asset prices
• Identify, assess, and monitor investment opportunities to determine profitable entry and exit points
• Collate and analyze macro and company data to support quantitative and qualitative research at both the micro and macro level
• Prepare and present investment strategy and performance reports to the portfolio management team and CIO on a periodic basis
• Contribute to a collaborative investment process — participating in internal meetings and openly sharing themes, developments, and ideas

EDUCATION/ PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION

• BSc/Degree from a reputable Tertiary Institution.
• Relevant postgraduate (MSc, MBA) and/or professional qualification (CFA etc) would be an added advantage.
• Prior experience in managing a portfolio of securities with a proven track record of producing strong risk adjusted returns
• Strong understanding of market cycles, drivers and characteristics with experience applying this knowledge to portfolio management positioning
• Ability to work independently but also to delegate and solicits feedback/guidance from superiors
• Demonstrated ability to learn new programs and to proficiently use and interpret data provided by software tools

KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of Insurance Industry/Investment Business.
• Intermediary level for excel database analysis and Bloomberg skills.
• A proven track record of strong fundamental micro and macro research.
• Technology Savvy with strong Ms Office Skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio)
• Very strong background in the financial markets and asset management business and processes.
• Strong aptitude in decision-making, time management and problem solving.
• Understanding of financial market instruments.
• Strong financial and cash modelling skills.