Our client is a newly
formed asset management organization that is looking for energetic and dynamic
individuals required to assist in its establishment and operations.
The candidates must be attune to working in a startup environment, self-driven and flexible in duties assigned.
We are seeking to fill the following positions.The candidates must be attune to working in a startup environment, self-driven and flexible in duties assigned.
Investment Manager
Duties & Responsibilities
- Develop
products for dissemination to the public.
- Communicate
to internal and external stakeholders regarding investment philosophies,
performance and advice.
- Develop
investment strategies encompassing asset allocation and security selection
for different asset classes.
- Ensure
client portfolios are aligned to the stated investment view.
- Adherence
to client mandates.
- Manage
portfolio risks and regulatory compliance.
- Achieve
out-performance against agreed return benchmarks.
- Research
and present new and viable investment opportunities.
- Evaluate,
monitor and prepare reports on investment performance.
- Conduct
research and due diligence on potential investment opportunities.
- Manage
stakeholders.
- Support
commercial client engagement and retention activities.
- Adhere
to internal policies.
- Oversee
dealing function.
- Knowledge
transfer and mentoring of other team members.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s
degree in Accounting, Economics or Finance.
- Those
who have completed or are pursuing CFA designation are highly desired.
- At
least five years investment experience with a proven track record of
successfully managing client portfolios.
- An MBA
is an added advantage.
- Excellent
communication and problem solving skills.
- High
integrity.
- Strong
verbal communication skills including the ability to influence internal
and external audiences.
- Superior
written skills, including experience writing comprehensive business and
functional requirements.
- Strong
analytical, prioritization and problem solving skills.
Risk Manager
Duties & Responsibilities
Duties & Responsibilities
- To
maintain compliance checklists for all relevant regulations and ensure
compliance adherence and timely submission.
- To
interface with key managers to ensure that risk management is embedded in
their daily responsibilities.
- To
mentor and train staff on risk awareness, identification and mitigation.
- To
maintain and quantify the risk log on current risks facing departments and
proactively manage them in conjunction with the accountable parties.
- To
create and conduct due diligence on banks, brokers and any other
identified counter parties.
- To
assess the due diligence on proposed investment opportunities in
conjunction with the investment team.
- To
measure the risk adjusted returns of the investment view and monitor this
across all portfolios and recommend actions.
- To
monitor client complaints with trend analysis and ensure risk mitigation
actions are in place by the accountable party.
- Implement
and embed policy on money laundering and review on a regular basis.
- Maintain
awareness on new and proposed regulations and coordinate update on
procedures and systems to ensure compliance.
- Create
and monitor a conflict of interest and personal trading policy.
- Approve
and review exceptions in processes and escalate where necessary.
- Make
recommendations on how to strengthen the existing control and governance
environment leading to long-term reduction in operational risk events.
- Oversight
of new product process ensuring sufficient level of review and post
implementation review requirements are met.
Qualifications & Experience
- A
university degree in a business field such as Commerce, Economics,
Business Administration.
- At
least five years in the financial services industry with business
knowledge on Investment Management.
- Thorough
knowledge of the requirements of the Capital Markets Authority and
Retirement Benefits Authority.
- A legal
qualification will be an added advantage.
- Excellent
numerate, analytical and project management skills.
- Excellent
communication and inter personal skills.
How to apply:
If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you.
Please forward a copy of your updated resume, and your current salary and benefits package to info@dorbe-leit.co.ke before close of business 2nd March 2012.
Only successful candidates will be contacted.
If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you.
Please forward a copy of your updated resume, and your current salary and benefits package to info@dorbe-leit.co.ke before close of business 2nd March 2012.
Only successful candidates will be contacted.