Portfolio Manager at ICEA LION Group

Job Summary

Reporting to the CIO, the Portfolio Manager at ICEA LION Group is responsible for assisting in formulation of house view, investing clients’ funds while adhering to all compliance measures and maintaining proper client relations

Roles And Responsibilities

Invest funds appropriately in line with the house view and client investment guidelines and participate in research and analysis of the various investment opportunities
Attend Board of Trustee meetings and Annual General meetings to report back on performance of the schemes under management
Maintain and build Client relationship with existing and prospective clients
Assist Business Development team with client leads/information
Training of Trustees and members on investment matters. Also attend investor briefings for information or knowledge purposes
Assist in formulation of IPSs for clients

Requirements

Academic and Professional Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Commerce, Economics or Finance
Registered and practicing member of the Institute of Certified Investment & Financial Analysts (ICIFA)
Candidate in the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) program or CFA charter holder
At least five (5) years’ experience in Portfolio Management, Dealing or Research

Core Technical Competencies Required For The Role.

Excellent communication and presentation skills including ability to develop proposals, concept papers, position papers as well as write reports and prepare relevant publications.
High level interpersonal and cross-cultural skills, including ability to build alliances and collaborative relationships with sensitivity to diversity.
Must be a self-starter, highly organized, and able to work well with people at all levels in the organization.
Knowledgeable of investment markets
Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
Analytical and creative thinking skills
Project management skills
Strong persuasion and negotiation skills
Strong business acumen / business orientation
Good customer relationship management skills (internal and external customers)
People management skills