Vacancies in Cytonn Investments, Nairobi, Kenya

Senior Real Estate Investment Analyst
Job Type:   Permanent
Job Category:   Real Estate
Closing Date: January 27th, 2020
Location:   Nairobi
Cytonn Asset Managers Limited (CAML), is the regulated affiliate of Cytonn Investments Management Plc, and is licensed as a Fund Manager by the Capital Markets Authority and the Retirement Benefits Authority. The company is also a licensed Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) Manager under the Capital Markets Authority. Our objective is to offer superior risk-adjusted investment returns to our clients through investments in both the public and alternative investments markets.
Cytonn Investments Management Plc (CIMP), is an alternative investment manager, with real estate development capability, and a primary focus on private equity and real estate investments in the high growth Kenyan Region. CIMP has presence in East Africa, Finland and the US.
CAML & CIM investors include global and local institutional investors, individual local investors, and diaspora investors.
Cytonn Asset Managers Limited (CAML) is hiring the Senior Analyst to lead real estate investments. Specifically, to connect real estate market research to real estate investment and guiding the real estate investment project through the entire development process, with oversight over the entire development from an investment and return perspective.

Responsibilities

  • Connecting real estate market research to real estate investment and guiding the real estate investment project through the entire development process, with oversight over the entire development from an investment and return perspective,
  • Real estate deal structuring and capital budgeting,
  • Conducting fundamental investment opportunity research and analysis in real estate, and real estate related business lines
  • Financial modelling, with a key focus on real estate investment financial models. This will include real estate investment analysis tools, such as NPV’s, IRR’s and all metrics to capture return on investment,
  • Learning of investment analysis in private equity, structured products, equities & fixed income, and analysing historical and projected financial statements & investment data,
  • Participating in the evaluation, formulation and implementation of investment strategies
  • Ensure feedback from clients and Real Estate Financial Advisors on real estate and investment products is acted upon appropriately,
  • Facilitate communication between the Distribution Team, Real Estate Investments Team and Operations Team, on real estate products and related matters,
  • Actively participate in value creation and portfolio operations post investment;
  • Training and development of analysts and interns in the investment department.
  • Track the processing of Reservations, Letters of Offer and Sale Agreements for Real Estate clients including preparation, approval, disbursement and sign off by clients, and answering any questions that may be needed
  • Ensure all client queries on real estate and investment products are responded to in a timely manner,

Requirements

  • Minimum of 2-years of analysis experience
  • Bachelor’s Degree, First Class or Upper Second (achieved)
  • Minimum of B+ in KCSE or equivalent
  • Professional qualifications in Finance/Investments e.g. CFA or be a registered student and actively pursuing the CFA, CPA or CAIA qualifications
  • Professional attitude
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Ready to take on challenges
  • Demonstrate leadership capability
  • Innovative and solution oriented individuals
How To Apply

Risk and Compliance Associate
Job Type:   Full Time
Job Category:   Cytonn Risk
Closing Date:   January 27th, 2020
Location:   Nairobi
Cytonn Asset Managers Limited (CAML), is the regulated affiliate of Cytonn Investments Management Plc, and is licensed as a Fund Manager by the Capital Markets Authority and the Retirement Benefits Authority. The company is also a licensed Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) Manager under the Capital Markets Authority. Our objective is to offer superior risk-adjusted investment returns to our clients through investments in both the public and alternative investments markets.
Cytonn Investments Management Plc (CIMP), is an alternative investment manager, with real estate development capability, and a primary focus on private equity and real estate investments in the high growth Kenyan Region. CIMP has presence in East Africa, Finland and the US.
CAML & CIM investors include global and local institutional investors, individual local investors, and diaspora investors.
The  Risk and Compliance Associate will assist in putting adequate and effective controls in place to mitigate regulatory risks and to review and evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of these controls on a regular basis
Responsibilities
  • Develop an appropriate Compliance Management methodology and process to implement within the asset management business
  • Implement an appropriate risk management methodology and process within the business
  • Ensure that all portfolios managed by the business comply with investment
  • Ensure submission of all reports and certificates to the relevant regulatory bodies
  • Ensure applications for new products and licenses to all regulators are completed and submitted on time
  • Manage the relationship with the relevant regulators on behalf of CAML
  • Ensure that product development policy for CAML is implemented correctly
  • Cultivate a healthy relationship with trustees of the respective collective investment schemes and pension schemes within CAML
  • Ensure compliance with the personal Account Trading Policy
  • Establish a healthy risk culture within the business
  • Conduct regular control self-assessment process
  • Identify key risk indicators for all risks within the business and to monitor and report on these key indicators
  • Compile risk registers for the business and maintain these registers
  • Ensure that the risk management approach and process is aligned with the business strategy and tactical interventions.
Qualifications
  • A degree in Law, Finance or any other business related qualification from a recognized university
  • A professional qualification will be an added advantage
  • Knowledge of financial markets within the East African region
  • Knowledge of financial instruments
  • Knowledge of investment management industry
  • Knowledge of pensions industry
  • Knowledge of collective investment industry
  • Knowledge and skills in the understanding, interpretation and practical implementation of regulatory requirements.
  • At least 3 years working experience in the financial services industry
  • Experienced in upholding the highest levels of service.
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
 The position will accord  the individual an opportunity to enhance  the skills in the development of an appropriate Compliance Management methodology and process to implement within the asset management business

How to Apply
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Financial Advisor (Sales Executive)- Mount Kenya Region
Job Type:   Full Time
Job Category:   Sales & Distribution
Closing Date :   January 27th, 2020
Location :   Nyeri
Job Description
Cytonn Investments is an alternative investment manager, with real estate development capability, and a primary focus on private equity and real estate investments in the high growth Kenyan Region. Cytonn has a unique strategy of coupling two compelling demand areas – the lack of high yielding investment products due to the large banking spread, and the lack of institutional grade real estate; by providing high yielding instruments to attract funding from investors, and we deploy that funding to investment grade, well planned and comprehensive real estate developments that are largely pre-sold. With offices in Nairobi, Nakuru, Nyeri and Kisumu – Kenya and Washington, DC – USA, we are primarily focused on offering alternative investment solutions to global and local institutional investors, individual high net-worth investors, and diaspora investors interested in the East-African region.
Real estate investments are made through our development affiliate, Cytonn Real Estate, where we currently have over Kshs. 82 billion (USD 820 mn) of projects under mandate across ten projects. In private equity, we invest in banking, education, and hospitality. Our financial services investments in Sub Saharan Africa are made through our Cytonn Africa Financial Fund (CAFF). Investments in education and hospitality are made through Cytonn Education Services and Cytonn Hospitality, respectively.
In order to better service our clients, we are looking for highly motivated, self-driven, team players to work on full-time basis with the distribution team as financial advisors based in the Mount Kenya Region. The Financial Advisor will report to the Unit Manger and work on strategic plans and initiatives to increase relationship productivity and develop proper contact networks within the channel partners.
Responsibilities
  • Present, promote and sell our products to existing and prospective clients
  • Establish, develop and maintain positive business and customer relationships
  • Reach potential customers through cold calling
  • Achieve agreed upon sales targets and outcomes within schedule
  • Attend prospect and client meetings to make presentations and oversee follow up
  • Identifying opportunities for product development, and other product offerings
  • Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time
Qualifications
  • KCSE grade C- and above
  • Diploma or Degree holder in any field
  • Proven work experience as a financial advisor
  • Highly motivated and target driven with a proven track record in sales
  • Excellent selling, communication and negotiation skills
  • Prioritizing, time management and organizational skills
  • Ability to create and deliver presentations tailored to the audience needs
How to Apply
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Financial Advisor (Sales Executive)- Nairobi
Job Type :   Full Time
Job Category :   Sales & Distribution
Closing Date:   January 23rd, 2020
Location:   Nairobi
Job Description
Cytonn Investments is an alternative investment manager, with real estate development capability, and a primary focus on private equity and real estate investments in the high growth Kenyan Region. Cytonn has a unique strategy of coupling two compelling demand areas – the lack of high yielding investment products due to the large banking spread, and the lack of institutional grade real estate; by providing high yielding instruments to attract funding from investors, and we deploy that funding to investment grade, well planned and comprehensive real estate developments that are largely pre-sold. With offices in Nairobi, Nakuru, Nyeri and Kisumu – Kenya and Washington, DC – USA, we are primarily focused on offering alternative investment solutions to global and local institutional investors, individual high net-worth investors, and diaspora investors interested in the East-African region.
Real estate investments are made through our development affiliate, Cytonn Real Estate, where we currently have over Kshs. 82 billion (USD 820 mn) of projects under mandate across ten projects. In private equity, we invest in banking, education, and hospitality. Our financial services investments in Sub Saharan Africa are made through our Cytonn Africa Financial Fund (CAFF). Investments in education and hospitality are made through Cytonn Education Services and Cytonn Hospitality, respectively.
In order to better serve our clients, we are looking for highly motivated, self-driven, team players to work on full time basis with the distribution team as financial advisors. The Financial Advisor will report to the Unit Manger and work on strategic plans and initiatives to increase relationship productivity and develop proper contact networks within the channel partners.
Responsibilities
  • Present, promote and sell our products to existing and prospective clients
  • Establish, develop and maintain positive business and customer relationships
  • Reach potential customers through cold calling
  • Achieve agreed upon sales targets and outcomes within schedule
  • Attend prospect and client meetings to make presentations and oversee follow up
  • Identifying opportunities for product development, and other product offerings
  • Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time
Qualifications
  • KCSE grade C- and above
  • Diploma or Degree holder in any field
  • Minimum 2 Years Proven work experience as a Financial Advisor
  • Highly motivated and target driven with a proven track record in sales
  • Excellent selling, communication and negotiation skills
  • Prioritizing, time management and organizational skills
  • Ability to create and deliver presentations tailored to the audience needs
  • A background in Real Estate, Insurance Sales, Banking, Asset Management and other financial services will be added advantage
Learning Opportunities
A 30 Day powerful and interactive Sales Training Course covering Product Knowledge and Advanced selling skills to equip you in order to adequately cater for the sophisticated modern client.
How to Apply
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Senior Real Estate Investment Analyst
Job Type:   Permanent
Job Category:   Real Estate
Closing Date:   January 17th, 2020
Location:   Nairobi
Job Description
Cytonn Asset Managers Limited (CAML), is the regulated affiliate of Cytonn Investments Management Plc, and is licensed as a Fund Manager by the Capital Markets Authority and the Retirement Benefits Authority. The company is also a licensed Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) Manager under the Capital Markets Authority. Our objective is to offer superior risk-adjusted investment returns to our clients through investments in both the public and alternative investments markets.
Cytonn Investments Management Plc (CIMP), is an alternative investment manager, with real estate development capability, and a primary focus on private equity and real estate investments in the high growth Kenyan Region. CIMP has presence in East Africa, Finland and the US.
CAML & CIM investors include global and local institutional investors, individual local investors, and diaspora investors.
Cytonn Asset Managers Limited (CAML) is hiring the Senior Analyst to lead real estate investments. Specifically, to connect real estate market research to real estate investment and guiding the real estate investment project through the entire development process, with oversight over the entire development from an investment and return perspective.
Responsibilities
  • Connecting real estate market research to real estate investment and guiding the real estate investment project through the entire development process, with oversight over the entire development from an investment and return perspective,
  • Real estate deal structuring and capital budgeting,
  • Conducting fundamental investment opportunity research and analysis in real estate, and real estate related business lines
  • Financial modelling, with a key focus on real estate investment financial models. This will include real estate investment analysis tools, such as NPV’s, IRR’s and all metrics to capture return on investment,
  • Learning of investment analysis in private equity, structured products, equities & fixed income, and analysing historical and projected financial statements & investment data,
  • Participating in the evaluation, formulation and implementation of investment strategies
  • Ensure feedback from clients and Real Estate Financial Advisors on real estate and investment products is acted upon appropriately,
  • Facilitate communication between the Distribution Team, Real Estate Investments Team and Operations Team, on real estate products and related matters,
  • Actively participate in value creation and portfolio operations post investment;
  • Training and development of analysts and interns in the investment department.
  • Track the processing of Reservations, Letters of Offer and Sale Agreements for Real Estate clients including preparation, approval, disbursement and sign off by clients, and answering any questions that may be needed
  • Ensure all client queries on real estate and investment products are responded to in a timely manner,
Qualifications
  • Minimum of 2-years of analysis experience
  • Bachelor’s Degree, First Class or Upper Second (achieved)
  • Minimum of B+ in KCSE or equivalent
  • Professional qualifications in Finance/Investments e.g. CFA or be a registered student and actively pursuing the CFA, CPA or CAIA qualifications
  • Professional attitude
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Ready to take on challenges
  • Demonstrate leadership capability
  • Innovative and solution oriented individuals
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
  • Learning of investment analysis in private equity, structured products, equities & fixed income, and analysing historical and projected financial statements & investment data,
How to Apply
Apply here for the Job