Assistant Manager, Investments (MG4) at National Social Security Fund (NSSF)

Reporting to the Manager, Investments, he/she will be responsible for Coordinating with consultants to prepare and/or review policy documents such as Investment Strategy, Investment Policy and Interest Declaration and Reserve Allocation Policy;

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure budgets are available for investment purposes;
• Undertake actuarial valuations and insurance of insurable assets periodically when required;
• Liaise with consultants to coordinate data collection for actuarial valuation;
• Ensure monitoring of the performance of the portfolio, asset allocation and the compliance of the same to laws and regulations;
• Analyze technical specifications for the procurement of investment service providers. This entails the review of contracts when they fall due; and
• Coordinate portfolio construction such as asset allocation, identification and analysis of new opportunities.

JOB REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Insurance, Actuarial Science, Accounting, Finance, Economics or related fields from a recognized institution;
• Master’s Degree in Actuarial Science, Accounting, Finance, Economics or related fields from a recognized institution is an added advantage;
• Professional Qualification such as Certified Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Investment and Financial Analyst (CIFA), Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA), Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, Certification in Insurance or any other relevant qualification;
• At least ten (10) years’ relevant cumulative work experience, three (3) of which should have been in a supervisory position;
• Membership to a relevant and accredited professional body and in good standing;
• Management course from a recognized institution; and
• Proficiency in computer applications.