CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN A LEADING PFA

The Company is one of the leading PFAs in Nigeria, with a reputable brand and high emphasis on service and integrity. The Company seeks to employ experienced individuals to fill various positions within the organization. Candidates must be competent, consistent and focused, possess high analytical and good communication skills with a passion for the industry.

Head, Investments

Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer
Role Purpose: To conceptualise and implement the PFA’s investment strategies, policies and procedures.  He/she will also be responsible for coordinating the business development initiative of the Company.
Key responsibilities include:
• Conceptualising and championing investment initiatives and instruments to fund the attainment of the PFA’s goals.
• Developing and directing the implementation of strategic investment plans and programs.
• Coordinating the positioning of Company for acceptability and success in raising funds from the local and international finance market.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
• A good first degree from a reputable University.  Higher degree(s)/qualification(s) in Finance or Economics or Business Administration (e.g. MBA) will be an added advantage.
• Professional qualifications (e.g. CFA will be an added advantage).
• Minimum of eight ( 8 ) years’ cognate experience in the local and/or international investment environment.
• Working knowledge of international banking, investment banking and/or international financial organizations is imperative.
• Demonstrated ability to utilise market intelligence and establish strong relationships within governments and the business communities.


Senior Analyst, Money Market

Reporting to: Head, Investments
Role Purpose: To ensure the placement of funds under management in suitable  money market instruments as agreed with the Chief Investment Officer and the PFA’s investment Strategy. To manage the PFA’s money market position in view of liquidity requirements and gathering market intelligence by establishing strong relationships within regulatory bodies as well as other financial institutions.


Key responsibilities include:
• Identification of attractive money market instruments and subsequent placement of funds.
• Dealing directly with fund custodians and liaising with Banks and other financial institutions as appropriate.
• Liaising with regulatory bodies as well as being conversant with the rules and regulations that apply in the market place.
• Developing and presenting appropriate financial and structural solutions to fund owners.
• Providing timely instructions to fund custodians and following up to ensure transaction closure.
• Regularly providing up-to-date money market information to the Chief Investment Officer towards formulating an optimal investment strategy.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
• A good first degree from a reputable university.  A professional qualification, preferably CIS, CFA, ACA or ACCA will also be an advantage.
• Extensive knowledge of investment concepts, strategies, styles, and analytical methodologies from the total portfolio level to individual security selection.
• Strong financial and analytical skills, as well as in-depth knowledge of the Money Markets.
• Demonstrated ability to utilise market intelligence and establish strong relationships within banks, other financial institutions, business community and regulatory authorities.
• Knowledge of global and domestic economies and money market issues relating to investments.
• Minimum of 5 years cognate experience in the investment environment, particularly money market issues.


Senior Analyst Capital Market

Reporting to: Head, Investments

Role Purpose: To place the PFA’s funds under management in suitable capital market instruments as agreed with the Chief Investment Officer and the PFA’s investment strategy. Gathering market intelligence, establishing strong relationships within regulatory bodies and other financial institutions and management of the fund invested in the capital market.


Key responsibilities include:
• Extensive research of the capital market toward towards identifying attractive instruments for investment in the capital market.
• Liaising with the NSE , Stockbrokers and other  regulatory bodies (SEC) as well as being conversant with the rules and regulations that apply in the market place.
• Dealing directly with fund custodians and clients.
• Providing timely instructions to fund custodians and following up to ensure transaction closure.
• Regularly providing up-to-date capital market information to the Chief Investment Officer towards formulating an optimal investment strategy.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
• A good first degree from a reputable university.  A professional qualification, preferably CIS, CFA, ACA or ACCA will also be an advantage.
• Extensive knowledge of investment concepts, strategies, styles, and analytical methodologies from the total portfolio level to individual security selection.
• Strong financial and analytical skills, as well as in-depth knowledge of the Capital Markets.
• Demonstrated ability to utilise market intelligence and establish strong relationships within the business community and regulatory bodies.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate and close transactions timely.
• Track record of management of men and resources and impressive achievements in funds management.
• Knowledge of global and domestic economies and capital market issues relating to investments.
• Minimum of 5 years  cognate experience in the investment environment, particularly stock broking and capital market issues.

Interested??

Contact:  ashford_mcguire@yahoo.com.