Deputy Director, Investment & Portfolio Management at Kenya National Entrepreneurs Savings Trust (KNEST)

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated professional to join Kenya National Entrepreneurs Savings Trust (KNEST) as Deputy Director of Investment & Portfolio Management. This is a leadership position overseeing the investment operations and portfolio strategy of the Scheme.

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
• 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, and existing or new regulatory requirements and their impact on business operations
• Lead investment negotiations
• Ensure investment portfolios are aligned with statutory guidelines and KNEST's strategic objectives
• Undertake portfolio and investment research
• Advise the Trustees on investment options and opportunities
• Ensure optimal returns on investment
• Coordinate acquisition and management of Scheme investments with the aim of increasing value and assuring best returns on investment
• Set the criteria and conditions governing investments
• Maintain proper investment records for all securities
• Prepare all investment and periodic portfolio performance reports
• In liaison with the Fund Manager, ensure preparation and filing of all statutory reports
• Manage and develop staff in the department
• Ensure prudent utilization of the Corporation's resources

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce (Finance option), Finance, Economics, or Business Management
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience, with at least 4 years in a management role