Friday, February 17, 2012

INVESTMENT MANAGER, RISK MANAGER JOBS IN KENYA

Our client is a newly formed asset management organization that is looking for energetic and dynamic individuals required to assist in its establishment and operations.

The candidates must be attune to working in a startup environment, self-driven and flexible in duties assigned.

We are seeking to fill the following positions.

Investment Manager

Duties & Responsibilities

Develop products for dissemination to the public.
Communicate to internal and external stakeholders regarding investment philosophies, performance and advice.
Develop investment strategies encompassing asset allocation and security selection for different asset classes.
Ensure client portfolios are aligned to the stated investment view.
Adherence to client mandates.
Manage portfolio risks and regulatory compliance.
Achieve out-performance against agreed return benchmarks.
Research and present new and viable investment opportunities.
Evaluate, monitor and prepare reports on investment performance.
Conduct research and due diligence on potential investment opportunities.
Manage stakeholders.
Support commercial client engagement and retention activities.
Adhere to internal policies.

Oversee dealing function.
Knowledge transfer and mentoring of other team members.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics or Finance.
Those who have completed or are pursuing CFA designation are highly desired.
At least five years investment experience with a proven track record of successfully managing client portfolios.
An MBA is an added advantage.
Excellent communication and problem solving skills.
High integrity.
Strong verbal communication skills including the ability to influence internal and external audiences.
Superior written skills, including experience writing comprehensive business and functional requirements.
Strong analytical, prioritization and problem solving skills.

Risk Manager

Duties & Responsibilities

To maintain compliance checklists for all relevant regulations and ensure compliance adherence and timely submission.
To interface with key managers to ensure that risk management is embedded in their daily responsibilities.
To mentor and train staff on risk awareness, identification and mitigation.
To maintain and quantify the risk log on current risks facing departments and proactively manage them in conjunction with the accountable parties.
To create and conduct due diligence on banks, brokers and any other identified counter parties.
To assess the due diligence on proposed investment opportunities in conjunction with the investment team.
To measure the risk adjusted returns of the investment view and monitor this across all portfolios and recommend actions.
To monitor client complaints with trend analysis and ensure risk mitigation actions are in place by the accountable party.
Implement and embed policy on money laundering and review on a regular basis.
Maintain awareness on new and proposed regulations and coordinate update on procedures and systems to ensure compliance.
Create and monitor a conflict of interest and personal trading policy.
Approve and review exceptions in processes and escalate where necessary.
Make recommendations on how to strengthen the existing control and governance environment leading to long-term reduction in operational risk events.
Oversight of new product process ensuring sufficient level of review and post implementation review requirements are met.

Qualifications & Experience

A university degree in a business field such as Commerce, Economics, Business Administration.
At least five years in the financial services industry with business knowledge on Investment Management.
Thorough knowledge of the requirements of the Capital Markets Authority and Retirement Benefits Authority.
A legal qualification will be an added advantage.
Excellent numerate, analytical and project management skills.
Excellent communication and inter personal skills.

How to apply:

If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you.

Please forward a copy of your updated resume, and your current salary and benefits package to info@dorbe-leit.co.ke before close of business 2nd March 2012.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.