Purpose of the Job

The position is responsible for supporting all the investment activities for the Scheme.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities are:

• Provide support in monitoring the operations of the DB and DC Schemes investment portfolios with a focus on maximizing returns at minimal risks
• Reporting on the monitoring of targeted Schemes investment strategies documented through the Investment Policy Statement and which are in line with respective DB and DC Schemes 10-year Strategy
• Assessment of asset allocations and ensuring appropriate portfolio re-balancing by the investment managers
• Providing key support in identification, appraisal, structuring and negotiation of alternative and offshore investments
• Participate in analyzing investments portfolios valuation, performance and risk metrics
• Participate in recommending the hiring of top-decile-performing investment managers
• Participate in investment reporting & ensuring investments compliance
• Monitoring custodial account cash balances to ensure timely investment, accurate collection of income from financial instruments, optimal cash flow projections withdrawals for operational use & receipt of contributions and cash movement reconciliation between fund managers and custodian records
• Tracking existing financial assets performance to provide insight on performance issues/recommend for divestment sale where necessary
• Conducting assets valuation and ensure reconciliation with fund managers reports
• Identifying and regularly conducting the Scheme’s investment SWOT analysis
• Preparing reports for monthly management strategy meetings;

Knowledge and Skills Required:

The job holder must possess;

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics or a related field
• Must have completed CIFA and registered with ICIFA, or CFA or CISI or CPA K or ACCA
• Membership to relevant professional bodies in good standing
• A minimum of five 5 years’ working experience in the assessment of investment opportunities, investment management , analyzing investments portfolios valuation, performance and risk.
• Substantial experience in identifying, analysing, negotiating, structuring investment portfolios
• Substantial knowledge of investment of pension funds as well as global trends and developments for similar investments
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• 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