Primary Portfolio Manager at ARM Life
Employment Nigeria
19-Aug-2017
LAGOS ,
Insurance
ARM Life a leading non-bank financial services firms is recruiting to fill the position below:
POSITION : Primary Portfolio Manager, Senior FI Analyst
DESCRIPTION
The ideal candidate should be able to conduct fundamental and technical analysis with the aim making investment recommendations. The area of coverage would not be limited to domestic Fixed Income assets but extend to regional and global markets. It will be required from the candidate to provide assistance in the coverage of Equities, Private Equity and Infrastructure assets and actively participate with the generation of investment ideas and implementation.
Responsibilities
- Tracking portfolio performance & monitoring of implemented strategies
- Preparing and making regular presentations on the economy, industry trends, portfolio performance and market outlook to Executive Management, Investment Management Committee, Board of Trustees, Staffs, etc
- Working closely and supporting business development team on client relationships and achieving business strategic objectives.
- Anchor the auditing of the Investment Management team by external and internal auditors as well as regulators.
- Build quarterly Fixed Income model portfolios and regularly develop investment strategies based capital market expectations as well as current trends/themes. Prepare frequent credit reports on sovereigns and corporate.
- Build and maintain proprietary models to guide investment decision making. Assist the Head, IM in implementing the recommended investment ideas and seek best execution from brokers.
- Responsible for the career development of assigned Graduate Trainees and Analyst
Skills
- Problem solving and analytical abilities inclusive of statistics, data analysis and technical skills
- Experience with automated financial systems, including a general ledger and financial reporting software (Bloomberg, Reuters, Hiport etc)
- Good knowledge of MS Excel as an analytical tool and other MS Office Applications, including macro driven processes
- Knowledge of the local and global financial service industry dynamics including regulations, legislations and operating environment.
- Understanding of nonbank financial service operations, policies and procedures.
- High integrity level and good decision making ability.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Good communication, interpersonal, presentation and facilitation skills.
- Selfmotivated with a strong drive, and commitment to achieving agreed objectives.
Supervisory Skills:
- Client relations
- Strong organizational skills
Qualifications
- 6 years’ relevant working experience in Research, Investment Management and Trading (specializing in Fixed Income).
- Degree in Economics, Accounting or Applied Sciences. Master Degree would be an added advantage.
- Qualified Chartered Financial Analyst or a registered student for the CFA exams.
- excellent modeling, writing, presentation, communication and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in the use of Bloomberg will be essential.
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