Job Title: Portfolio Manager - Property
Reference: PM_2013
Recruiter: Altima Africa Ltd
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.