• Application Deadline: Thu, 17 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Investment Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 1 - 2 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

DEPARTMENT: Investment & Treasury

SUPERVISOR/MANAGER: Head, Investment & Treasury

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: Finance, Operations, Internal Audit, Risk Management Departments

JOB SUMMARY: To research into companies, financial markets & instruments with the aim of originating transaction opportunities to help grow the assets under management

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Undertake investments in accordance with the department’s investment policy statements, company policies and procedures and regulatory requirement.


• Conducting due diligence on companies and industries by reading and analyzing financial statements, regulatory and market and economic date.


• Keeping up to date with market and economic developments, new investment products and all other areas the can affect the markets.


• Assist in the preparation of periodic research reports and making recommendations to the investment committee.


• Collaborate with the Finance and Operations team to ensure timely transfer of funds for investment purposes and also payments to clients for withdrawal purposes.


• Assist in ensuring that all compliance regulations are met.


• Assist in building and presenting investment and divestment cases for specific investment opportunities, supporting the provision of all necessary information needed to make investment decisions


• Support the preparation of investment memoranda and related formal presentations and reports for the investment committee


• Support the monitoring and evaluation of the financial position of the entity to ensure optimal deployment of investment capital


• Provide support in ensuring the entity and its portfolio companies meet target impact objectives


• Provide support to ensure that all compliance & regulatory requirements are met and adhered to


• Ensure accurate record keeping on all activities of the department


• Support the development of periodic reports to key stakeholders


• Perform other related duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of first degree or its equivalent in numerate or semi-numerate disciplines such as actuarial sciences, statistics, mathematics, accounting, economics, banking, finance, insurance, and other related courses.

EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of 1 - 2 years’ experience in the same capacity.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Technical acumen


• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities


• Analytical skills and a good eye for detail


• Planning and organisation skills


• Commercial awareness


• Numerical skills and the ability to evaluate costs


• The ability to understand broad business issues

BEHAVIOURAL SKILLS:

• Interpersonal skills


• Oral and written communication skills


• Negotiation skills