Senior Investment Officer at KenGen Staff Retirement Benefits Scheme

Purpose of the Job

• The position is responsible for identifying new investment opportunities, executing transactions and actively managing the investment portfolio within the Scheme.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• The duties and responsibilities are:

Operational Roles and Responsibilities

• Providing key support in identification, appraisal, structuring and negotiation of investments.
• Identifying and analyse fundamental competitive strengths and weaknesses of the investment projects of KSRBS and identify non-financial issues, opportunities and risk/reward factors (e.g. business environment, country, and sponsor).
• Supporting the Investment and Strategy Manager in handling disbursements, waivers and complex client interactions such as restructurings; monitor and value equity investments and recommend/execute the sale of holdings.
• Monitoring existing investments in portfolio companies, comprising various types of financial entities and private equity funds.
• Reviewing and analysing the financial and operating performance of investment projects; preparing quarterly risk ratings, annual supervision and other management reports as well as investment strategy papers, briefs and project profiles.
• Providing insight into new investment opportunities and/or performance issues.
• Identifying and tracking investment project milestones and keeping the Investment and Strategy Manager updated.
• Actively keeping abreast of regional and industry developments and originating and nurturing business relations with potential investors.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with sponsors, clients, co-investors and multilateral partners involved in investment.

Key Result Areas:

• The job holder’s accountability areas are outlined as follows;
• Effective monitoring of the Scheme’s investment portfolio
• Up-to-date analysis of the Scheme’s investment projects
• Effective management of relationships with the Scheme’s investment stakeholders
• Continuous process improvement of services through efficient working

Knowledge and Skills Required:

 The job holder must possess;

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics or any otherrelated field from a recognized university.
• Must have completed CIFA and registered with ICIFA, or CFA or CISI or CPA (K) or ACCA
• A Masters’ degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics or a related field is an added advantage.
• Minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in the assessment of investment opportunities
• Substantial experience in identifying, analysing, negotiating, structuring investment portfolios
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Substantial knowledge of investment of pension funds as well as global trends and
• developments for similar investments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent report writing and strong analytical skills, financial modelling skills, and presentation skills
• Ability to work under minimal supervision