Chief Investment Officer at Old Mutual Kenya

Job Description

This role is accountable for formulating, revising and implementing investment strategies through the investment team and/or in a defined area. The incumbent is individually accountable for achieving results through efforts.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Developing and implementing effective investment processes and strategies
• Conducting thorough research on investment market behavior
• Providing clients with investment recommendations
• Ensuring that the investment processes comply with the industry standards
• Keeping up-to-date with any changes or developments in the investment sector
• Significant responsibility in assisting the business achieve its objectives
• Responsible for instilling robust thought process around the investment philosophy, strategy and portfolio management processes. –
• Responsible for instilling the disciplines around governance, compliance and general control environment within the business.
• Responsible for the client relationship in the business.
• Responsible for the development of new solutions as approved by the GMD Asset Management or the Board of Directors
• Responsible for ensuring that efficient business processes and practices are in place.
• Responsible for people management aspects of the Asset Management business.
• Conducting and supervising due diligence processes for alternative investment ideas

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Ability to deliver results when objectives are set
• Excellent relationship management skills
• High level of initiative and self-motivation
• Task and time management proficiency
• Ability to work independently while demonstrating excellent team working skills
• Good communication and listening skills
• Resilience to cope with pressure of working in a fast paced, dynamic and rapidly changing customer expectations environment

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor degree in Finance, Economics or Statistics is preferred but not required.
• CFA Charter Holder
• 8 years’ experience in the investment industry
• Technical Knowledge – investment analysis and portfolio management