Investment Analyst – Capital Markets at Kenya Power Pension Fund (KPPF)

Reports to Senior Investments Officer

Job Summary

This role is responsible for participation in the origination and execution of equity transactions, including initial public offerings, follow-on equity offerings and convertibles

Key Responsibilities

1. Measure and evaluate return on investment trends that may affect the investment portfolio
2. Review and analyse current investment portfolio and guide management on future investment decision making
3. Review fund managers investment plans and advise on market trends and market risk.
4. Undertaking research on the existing investment portfolio and on new investments
5. Analyse financial information relating to specific companies, e.g. company results, profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow statements to determine how an
6. organization is positioned to deliver for investment
7. Keep up to date with market developments, new investment products and all other areas that can affect the markets, e.g. movements in the economies of relevant
8. countries
9. Carry out monitoring & evaluation of Funds portfolio returns
10. Investment trends & scenario analysis and develop scenario models
11. Evaluate the investment portfolio to determine and advise on the risk exposure
12. Management and storage of department data
13. Develop periodic reports

Candidate Profile

The job holder should possess the following minimum qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Related field e.g. Finance, Commerce, Economics, Statistics etc.
• IT & Numerical skills
• One year (1) post qualification experience
• Membership of a relevant professional body will be an added advantage

In addition, the candidates should demonstrate the following personal traits and competencies:

• Interpersonal and cross-cultural skills, including ability to build collaborative relationships with sensitivity to diversity/inclusion.
• Creativity and innovation skills.
• Action oriented and demonstrated ability to manage priorities
• Quality focus and attention to detail.
• Professionalism and integrity in line with Kenya Power Pension Fund values.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Critical and analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Personal motivation and drive exhibited through commitment to hard work, continuous improvement and achievement of goals.
• Good customer relationship management skills (internal and external customers).
• Risk awareness and focus - demonstrate understanding of risk management practices, standards and regulatory requirements