Deputy Director, Fund Management at Kenya National Entrepreneurs Savings Trust (KNEST)

Position Reference

DDFMAD/014/25

About This Role

An officer at this level may be deployed in any of the following functional areas within fund management and investment operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the development of policies, regulations, guidelines, and strategy for fund management
• Oversee the development of the Scheme's investment plans and strategy
• Ensure implementation and compliance with Scheme investment plans and strategies
• Recommend to Trustees strategic investment opportunities
• Establish linkages with strategic financial partners
• Regularly meet with investment analysts and financial strategic partners to discuss investment opportunities
• Provide leadership in analyzing business performance, industry trends, existing or new regulatory requirements, and their impact on business operations
• Lead investment negotiations
• Ensure prudent management of all investment portfolios for the Fund
• Ensure investment portfolios are aligned with statutory guidelines and KNEST's strategic objectives
• Undertake portfolio and investment research
• Lead liaison with Fund service providers including fund managers, custodians, project developers, and advisers
• Advise the Trustees on investment options and opportunities
• Ensure returns on investment
• Coordinate acquisition and management of Scheme investments with the aim of increasing value and assuring best returns on investment
• Set criteria and conditions governing investment
• Liaise with financial strategic service providers to discuss investment opportunities
• Align investment portfolio with KNEST's strategic objectives
• Ensure maintenance of proper investment records for all securities
• Ensure preparation of all investment and periodic portfolio performance reports
• In liaison with the Fund Manager, ensure preparation and filing of required documentation