Fund / Portfolio Manager

Position Overview

Join a leading organization as a Fund/Portfolio Manager. You will be responsible for managing investment portfolios, optimizing asset allocation, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and investment guidelines.

Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), this role requires a deep understanding of fixed-income securities, money market instruments, and portfolio risk management, with a focus on maximizing returns while maintaining liquidity and capital preservation.

Key Responsibilities

Portfolio Management & Investment Strategy

• Develop and execute investment strategies for assigned funds (e.g., Money Market Mutual Funds, Fixed Income Funds, Equity Funds)
• Conduct fundamental and macroeconomic analysis to guide asset allocation decisions
• Monitor and adjust portfolios to align with investment objectives, risk tolerance, and regulatory requirements
• Maintain a diversified portfolio of Treasury Bills, Commercial Papers, Bank Placements, and other short-term instruments
• Ensure compliance with Weighted Average Maturity (WAM) limits and issuer exposure caps

Risk Management & Compliance

• Implement risk control measures to mitigate credit, liquidity, and interest rate risks
• Monitor portfolio performance versus benchmarks (e.g., Treasury Bill rates, peer funds)
• Ensure adherence to SEC Nigeria, CBN, and internal compliance policies
• Prepare risk reports for the COO and Investment Committee

Performance Reporting & Investor Relations

• Generate daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports for stakeholders
• Present fund performance updates to the COO, Board, and clients
• Respond to investor inquiries regarding fund strategy and performance

Market Research & Strategy Development

• Track monetary policy changes, interest rate trends, and macroeconomic indicators
• Identify new investment opportunities in relevant market segments