A Medium
Size Investment Company based in the Nairobi City CBD hereby invites suitable
candidates to be considered for the above Vacant Positions:-
(1) Investments Manager
Reporting
to the Chief Executive Officer
Job Summary
The
jobholder is primarily responsible for managing the origination, evaluation,
structuring, deal financing, executing, and exiting and portfolio management of
controlling and non-controlling Quoted and Unquoted - Private equity
investments, Fixed Income Securities, Real Estate Investments, Short Term /
Fixed Deposit Investments among others to achieve a targeted return.
Educational Requirements
- An undergraduate degree preferably in Finance or Accounting.
- Possession of CFA, CPA-K or ACCA.
- Investment training would be an added advantage
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Experience/Qualifications
Minimum of
five (5) to seven (7) years’ experience in managing quoted and unquoted private
equity investments, investment banking, corporate finance, financial analysis,
fund management or asset management within an investment or financial services
company.
Experience
in conducting company valuations is essential.
Additional Skills
- Leadership and people management skills.
- Strategic perspective.
- Good judgment and business sense abilities.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Negotiation skills.
- Ability to network and build rapport with high profile business people.
- Good formal presentation skills.
- Excellent oral communication and report writing skills.
- A good appreciation of economic developments locally and in the region.
- Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Suite of packages.
Additional Information
A key part
of this role involves aligning investee companies to the Company`s interests
and ensuring accuracy with regard to due diligences and company valuations.
The role
also involves planning at least three (3) months ahead of time and involves
preparing investment appraisal reports, weekly status reports and delivering
formal presentations.
The role
occasionally experiences leisure disruption.
(2) Investments Officer
Reporting
to the Investments Manager
Job Summary
The
jobholder provides support to the Investments Manager in all aspects of the
investment process including the origination, evaluation, structuring,
execution and exit stages.
S/he also
provides administrative support to the Investments Department and to the
Finance and Administration Department.
Educational Requirements
- An undergraduate degree preferably in Finance or Accounting.
- Possession of CFA, CPA-K or ACCA.
- Investment training would be an added advantage.
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Experience/Qualifications
Five (5)
years relevant experience preferably in a financial services institution.
Additional skills
- Financial acumen including financial modeling skills.
- Excellent commercial judgment.
- Good leadership and people management skills.
- Broad business awareness.
- Advanced computer skills.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent research skills.
- Excellent report writing skills.
How to Apply:-
Interested
candidates should send their written applications together with their
curriculum vitas ,copies of academic and professional certificates and other
testimonials to:
The DNA
1579
P.O. 49010
- 00100
Nairobi,
Kenya
To received
on or before Friday 18/10/2013 at 5.00 p.m.
The
applications should indicate the candidate`s Earliest possible Reporting Time,
Current as well as the Expected Gross Remuneration.
The
applications should also indicate the candidate`s full contact details:-
Address, Telephone, Email etc
Applications
received after the deadline will not be considered.
Canvassing
will lead to disqualification.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.