Monday, September 16, 2013

Britam Portfolio Manager job in Kenya - Property

Job Title: Portfolio Manager - Property
Reference: PM_2013
Recruiter: Altima Africa Ltd 
Contract: Permanent
Location: Nairobi 
Available: ASAP
Category: Experienced 
Offer: Neg.
 
Profile Introduction
 
Britam is a leading diversified financial services group, listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. 
The group has interests across the Eastern Africa region. 
The company offers a wide range of financial products and services in Insurance, Asset management, Banking and Property. 
The product range includes: life, health and general insurance, pensions, unit trusts, investment planning, wealth management, off-shore investments, retirement planning, discretionary portfolio management, property development and private equity. 

Britam seeks to recruit a results driven and motivated individual for the position of Portfolio Manager.
 
The position holder will be reporting to the Managing Director
 
The overall purpose of the role is to: Effectively head in the structuring and execution of transactions across a variety of sectors as per the Britam Asset Management Company strategy.
 
Minimum Requirements
  • An undergraduate degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics or Mathematics with a strong academic record
  • Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline would be an added advantage
  • At least 6 (six) years of work experience in investment management, corporate finance, real estate, investment banking or Project Finance
  • Professional qualification in Finance/Investment either attained CFA status or actively studying for CFA
Job Specification
  • Deal sourcing both within and outside of Britam networks, including deal creation through non obvious opportunities
  • Lead deal screening and evaluate working with a team to conduct research, analysis & valuations as well as financial modeling on particular opportunities
  • Lead all phases of deal execution
  • Deal execution and documentation by coordinating all execution work with the target company, lawyers, consultants, accountants and other professionals
  • Portfolio management through follow up of monthly and quarterly financial statements and preparing reports to the fund shareholders
  • Work on investment, marketing and legal documentation necessary for exiting process
  • Provide input for strategic development and acquisition opportunities within the specific industry
Competencies
  • Strong analytical and conceptual skills with strong knowledge of investments and financial markets
  • Strong inter-personal skills and ability to work in a team-oriented and collaborative environment
  • Ability to work in a fast paced and highly entrepreneurial environment
  • A high level of written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate well at all levels in a clear, appropriate and timely manner
  • Knowledge of the practices of property including financial tools and theories
  • Excellent financial modeling skills
  • Demonstrated ability to research, analyse and evaluate investment strategies and positions
How to Apply
 
If you are qualified and up to the challenge visit www.altimaafrica.com/careers.php and apply online by 5pm, 24th September 2013
 
Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.