Chief Investment Officer (CICAM) at CIC Insurance

PURPOSE

The 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.

PRIMARY 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 and the laws and regulations
• Keeping up to date with any changes or developments in the investment sector
• Significant responsibility in assisting the business achieve its objectives
• Responsible for implementing robust thought process around the investment philosophy, strategy, and portfolio management processes
• Responsible for implementing the disciplines around governance, compliance, and general control environment within investments
• Responsible for the client relationship in the business
• Responsible for the development of new solutions as approved by the MD Asset Management or the Board of Directors
• Responsible for ensuring that efficient investment processes and practices are in place
• Responsible for people management aspects of the investment department
• Conducting and supervising due diligence process for alternative investment ideas

 PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Academic Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Business or in a related field

Professional Qualifications

• Qualification in relevant professional field i.e. ICIFA, CFA, CISI (added advantage)

 Experience

• Minimum ten (10) years’ relevant experience, (5) years in supervisory role.

 Skills and Attributes

• People management
• Good coaching skills
• Commercial awareness
• Strong leadership skills
• Outstanding cross-functional coordination ability
• Ability to “constructively dissent”
• Ability to build strong relationships across the organization
• Established organizational skills
• Good awareness of both the internal and external market environment
• In-depth understanding of the Company’s strategic mission