Manager, Investment at National Social Security Fund (NSSF)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the Fund's portfolio of securities to ensure profitability and compliance with the Fund's risk management policy;
• Closely monitor the external Fund Managers in the implementation and compliance with the Fund's Investment Policy;
• Coordinate the presentation by the Fund Managers to the management investment committee and Board;
• Meet with Fund Managers, Investment Advisors and Custodians to review goals and discusses Investment strategies;
• Perform or evaluate research, such as detailed company or industry analyses, to inform financial forecasting, and decision-making on investment opportunities;
• Undertake actuarial valuations;
• Adhere to the statutory and regulatory requirements;
• Insure all Fund assets to manage risks;
• Develop and implement various policies in the department;
• Undertake Portfolio construction; Asset allocation, identification and analysis of new opportunities; and
• Manage day to day operations of the Tenant Purchase Scheme, authorize the creation and closure of accounts as per the policy and authorize the repossession process.

JOB REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in Actuarial Science, Accounting, Finance, Economics or related fields from a recognized institution;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Insurance, Actuarial Science, Accounting, Finance, Economics or related fields from a recognized institution;
• Professional Qualification such as Certified Public Accountant(CPA), Certified Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Investment and Financial Analyst (CIFA), Certificate of Insurance, or any other relevant qualification;
• At least ten (10) years’ relevant cumulative work experience, five (5) of which should have been in a senior management position;
• Membership to a relevant and accredited professional body such as the CFA Institute, ICIFA, Institute of Faculties of Actuaries (IFoA), Society of Actuaries (SoA), The Actuarial Society of Kenya (TASK) and/or ICIFA; and in good standing;
• Leadership Course from a recognized institution or a Certificate in Corporate Governance;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfilled requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.

COMPETENCIES:

• Good leadership skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Organizational & planning skills; and
• Attention to details.