Chief Investments Officer at Rose Avenue Group

Job Responsibilities

Investment Leadership

• Define and implement Nabo Capital’s investment philosophy, asset allocation strategies, and portfolio construction frameworks.
• Lead a team of portfolio managers, analysts, and strategists to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns across all mandates.
• Oversee investment committees, internal governance, and compliance with CMA and global regulatory standards.

Product Strategy & Innovation

• Spearhead the design and lifecycle management of goal-based investment products (e.g., Lifestyle, Security, Aspirational, Legacy portfolios).
• Translate market insights, customer needs, and competitor analysis into compelling product offerings across asset classes.
• Ensure all products are digitally accessible, commercially viable, and aligned with Nabo’s broader client experience vision.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Digital, Technology, CX, and Retail Strategy teams to embed investment solutions into Nabo’s digital ecosystem.
• Collaborate with distribution teams to optimize product messaging, education, and adoption across retail, high-net-worth, and institutional channels.

Performance Management & Innovation Culture

• Define and track investment KPIs, fund performance, and client satisfaction metrics.
• Foster a high-performance culture of innovation, agility, and discipline in investment decision-making.

Other Requirements

KEY QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Track Record

• 10+ years in investment management with at least 7 years in a senior leadership role (CIO, Deputy CIO, Head of Investments)
• Experience launching and managing investment products at scale (e.g., goal-based portfolios, ETFs, REITs, MMFs).
• Demonstrated alpha generation: Documented history of consistent outperformance against benchmarks across market cycles
• Scale experience: Track record of growing AUM significantly, ideally having scaled a portfolio or fund through multiple growth phases
• Product builder: Experience launching new investment products or funds from concept to market
• African markets expertise: Deep understanding of African capital markets, regulatory environment, and macroeconomic drivers; global markets exposure is a strong plus