• Application Deadline:
• Position: Investment Officer



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 4 - 5 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitor business climate, trends in technology and development, and government activity in areas of the company’s current and anticipated investment or expansion


• Perform, review, facilitate or negotiate deal sourcing, project assessment, financial modelling and evaluations, due diligence, investment structuring, legal framework and any other related activities throughout the end to end investment process.


• Make investment recommendations based on detailed company analysis covering corporate profile, products & services, cost drivers, financial ratios (including comparisons over time and comparisons with competitors


• Research industries and companies and create detailed financial models to highlight relevant metrics to be used in the investment decision making process


• Provide accounting reports for alternative investments such as private equity, private credit, infrastructure and private real estate, hedge funds etc.


• Provide intelligent forecast of the future impacts of major developments within the industry


• Review valuation for business and financial assets and develop risk management processes


• Provide responses to investor information requests and compiling necessary due diligence materials


• Perform calculations and modelling of the cost of capital and demonstrates a working knowledge of the regulatory framework in providing advice on the deal structure.


• Manage the organization investment portfolio so that investment selections are aligned with organization or organization’s goals and requirements


• Communicate and present outcomes from performance reports to management.


• Analyze performance of portfolios; develop and present portfolio reports


• Monitor industry trends and contribute to team strategy discussions on investment opportunities.

What we are looking for

Educational Qualification and Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or related fields


• Experience in the financial services especially in insurance is mandatory


• 4 - 5 years experience in a similar position.


• Knowledge of investment trends and advisor practices.

Skills and Competencies:

• Very good knowledge of the Financial Services industry in terms of trends, challenges, opportunities, regulations, legislation etc.


• Ability to gather and analyze information regarding assets, liabilities, cash flow, income, and/or obligations necessary to prepare a budget and investment plan.


• Ability to synthesize and simplify complex data


• Analytical skills and financial modelling ability.


• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills


• Knowledge of finance and capital markets


• Proven MS Office skills, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.


• Must be able to work in a team-oriented environment.