• Application Deadline:
• Position: Portfolio Manager



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA



• Experience 6 years



• Location Abuja




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  

Job Summary

• We are seeking a highly accountable and execution-driven Portfolio Manager to take full ownership of portfolio performance.


• This role goes beyond oversight and requires direct responsibility for governance, capital deployment, stakeholder engagement, and operational execution.


• The ideal candidate will have strong financial expertise, leadership capability, and experience operating in high-accountability environments.


• Success in this role will be measured by portfolio performance, governance standards, capital discipline, and the ability to build scalable institutional structures.

Key Responsibilities

Portfolio Governance & Execution:

• Drive performance and growth of assigned portfolio


• Activate and manage portfolio subsidiaries within set timelines


• Enforce governance standards, reporting structures, and compliance


• Identify and escalate capital risks promptly


• Prepare board-level reports, investment cases, and risk assessments


• Conduct industry engagement activities and submit structured reports.

Stakeholder Management:

• Build and manage relationships with government bodies and regulators


• Engage with DFIs and financing institutions


• Maintain strong industry and professional network presence


• Support recruitment of subsidiary leadership (CEO/CFO roles)


• Act as the primary institutional representative for the portfolio.

Capital Stewardship:

• Track capital deployment and exposure in real-time


• Ensure disciplined financial decision-making within authority limits


• Provide accurate financial and performance reporting


• Recommend capital reallocation or portfolio adjustments when needed.

Subsidiary Leadership Development:

• Support hiring and onboarding of leadership teams


• Establish governance frameworks and reporting systems


• Mentor talent and build institutional capacity


• Ensure subsidiaries meet required operational standards/

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, or related fields


• Master’s degree or professional certification is an added advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum of 6 years progressive experience with direct P&L accountability (not just budget oversight)


• Proven experience in high-accountability environments (e.g., startups, turnarounds, infrastructure projects)


• Strong understanding of the Nigerian regulatory, institutional, and commercial landscape


• Experience working with government stakeholders, DFIs, and sector players.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Financial analysis (P&L, cash flow, balance sheet)


• Investment evaluation and financial modelling


• Capital structuring, deployment, and risk management


• Governance and institutional reporting standards


• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills


• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement


• Ability to build systems, processes, and teams


• Strong execution and decision-making capability


• Ability to manage ambiguity and deliver under pressure.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Highly accountable with strong ownership mindset


• Execution-focused and results-driven


• Comfortable building systems from scratch


• Strong integrity and governance discipline


• Resilient and adaptable in complex environments


• Relationship-oriented with strong institutional presence


• Focused on long-term value creation.