Deputy Director, Investment & Portfolio Management at HR Powerhouse Limited

Job Specifications
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Overseeing the development of policies, regulations, guidelines and strategy for fund management.
• Overseeing the development of the Scheme’s investment plans and strategy.
• Recommending to Trustees strategic investments opportunities.
• Establishing linkages with strategic financial partners.
• Regularly meeting with investment analysts and financial strategic partners to discuss investment opportunities.
• Providing leadership in analyzing business performance, industry trends, existing or new regulatory requirements and their impact on business operations.
• Leading in Investment negotiations.
• Ensuring investment portfolios are aligned with statutory guidelines and the organization’s strategic objectives.
• Ensuring undertaking of Portfolio and Investment Research.
• Advising the Trustees on investment options and opportunities.
• Ensuring returns on investment.
• Coordinating acquisition and management of Scheme Investment with the aim of increasing its value and assure best returns on investment.
• Setting the criteria and conditions governing investment.
• Aligning investment portfolio with the organization’s strategic objectives.
• Ensuring maintenance of proper investment records for all securities.
• Ensuring preparation of all investment and periodic portfolio performance reports.
• In liaison with the Fund Manager, ensure preparation and filing of all statutory reports.
• Managing and developing staff in the department.
• Ensuring prudent utilization of the resources of the Corporation.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Served for a minimum period of ten (10) years, four (4) of which shall be in a management role.
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Finance option), Finance, Economics, Business Management (Finance option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Finance option), Finance, Economics, Business Administration (Finance option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Passed Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA K) examination or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Certificate in Leadership/Governance course from a recognized institution.
• Membership with a relevant professional body.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Meet the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution.
• Demonstrated professional and managerial competence in finance and accounts functions as reflected in work performance and results.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Communication skills.
• Team work.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Time management skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Negotiation skills.
• Decision making skills.
• Problem solving skills.