The Unclaimed Financial Assets
Authority (UFAA) is a State Corporation established under the National Treasury
pursuant to the Unclaimed Financial Assets Act No. 40 of 2011.
The primary mandate of the Authority
is to obtain unclaimed financial assets from the holders of such assets on
behalf of the Government, safeguard and re-unite the assets with their rightful
owners.
Senior Investment Officer
Job Ref: UFAA/04/2016
Purpose of the Position: Reporting to the Manager, Unclaimed Financial Assets Line, the position will assist in the development and implementation of the Authority’s Strategic Investment outlook.
Purpose of the Position: Reporting to the Manager, Unclaimed Financial Assets Line, the position will assist in the development and implementation of the Authority’s Strategic Investment outlook.
The Senior Investment Officer’s
responsibilities include; carrying out financial market research, portfolio
modelling, monitoring, and reporting; asset allocation recommendations and
analyses; capital market monitoring; and general investment management and due
diligence.
The Senior Investment Officer will
identify and analyze potential investment opportunities and strategies, which
could be implemented within the model portfolios.
The overall responsibility of the
position is to provide support to the Authority and assist in the design,
testing, implementation, and management of model portfolios in accordance with
the UFAA regulations.
The Senior Investment Officer’s
responsibilities will be heavily weighted towards investment research
activities, but will also include some operational activities such as oversight
of Authority’s trading and Client portfolio monitoring.
Duties and Responsibilities
Investment Research
- Supporting the Authority’s development of
Strategic Investment Outlook;
- Performing statistical analyses on models and
market hypotheses;
- Providing Authority’s specific investment
recommendations;
- Publishing investment related Communications;
- Build custom Authority’s portfolios.
Investment Operations
- Monitoring & communicating model portfolio
positioning and performance;
- Monitoring model allocations to ensure compliance
with Investment Policy Statements ;
- Overseeing of the Authority’s trading
activities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Economics from
a university recognized by the commission of University Education
- MBA is an added advantage;
- Professional qualification in Investment
Analysis and Management
- Strong understanding of portfolio theory,
statistics, and capital markets;
- At least five (5) years’ experience in
investment field
- Proficient in use of investment software &
technologies;
- Proficient in Microsoft Office – particularly
Excel and Word;
Other Attributes
- Ability to learn and apply new financial
concepts and ideas, as well as new technologies
- Ability to handle multiple projects and
priorities simultaneously;
- Self-motivated, ability to work independently;
- Personal characteristics: Client-first
attitude,
- Team player, desire to grow and expand
personal knowledge and an ability to think objectively and critically.
Terms and Conditions
Successful candidates for the above
positions will be offered a competitive remuneration package;
Appointments will be on permanent and
pensionable terms subject to satisfactory performance
Applicants should attach the
following documents with their applications: valid Tax Clearance Certificate
from Kenya Revenue Authority, Higher Education Loans Board clearance, Credit
Reference Bureau Report, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission submission form,
and a Certificate of Good Conduct from the Criminal Investigations Department.
Application Process
Application Process
If you possess the above
qualifications, please write quoting the Job Reference and Title on both the
application letter and envelope accompanied by an up-to-date curriculum vitae,
indicating your current and expected remuneration and other benefits, academic
and professional qualifications, work experience, your e-mail and telephone
contacts.
Your curriculum vitae should indicate
names, phone numbers, postal and email addresses of at least two (2) referees
who are familiar with your previous academic/work experience.
Please attach copies of your
educational, professional certificates, identity card or passport.
The applications should either be sent by post, e-mail, or hand delivered to the Authority’s offices located at 2nd Floor Pacis Centre, Westlands - off Waiyaki way, to be received on or before 22nd July 2016 at 5 P.M. addressed to:
Chief Executive Officer
Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority
P.O. Box 28235-00200
Nairobi
E-mail: careers@ufaa.go.ke
UFAA is “an Equal Opportunity Employer” Women and Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply.
Canvassing of any form will lead to automatic disqualification.