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Funds & Portfolio Manager


Job Location:

Lagos - Nigeria

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Experience Required: 5years
Posted: 7 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 4 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

We are seeking a highly analytical and strategic Fund / Portfolio Manager to oversee optimize and grow our investment portfolios. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise across multiple asset classes a proven track record of constructing high-performing portfolios and the ability to translate macroeconomic data into actionable investment strategies. You will be responsible for maximizing portfolio returns while strictly adhering to risk frameworks regulatory limits and internal investment mandates.

Key Responsibilities
Portfolio Management & Strategy Implementation
  • Multi-Asset Execution: Active management and optimization of investment portfolios across diverse asset classes including equities fixed income and money market instruments.

  • Strategy Alignment: Execute and monitor complex investment strategies in strict alignment with directives and frameworks approved by the Investment Committee.

  • Macro Allocation: Develop and dynamically adjust asset allocation strategies based on deep-dive macroeconomic research market trends and shifting economic indicators.

  • Deal Sourcing: Continuously identify evaluate and capture alpha-generating investment opportunities to consistently enhance overall portfolio performance.

Risk Compliance & Performance Tracking
  • Risk Mitigation: Proactively monitor portfolio risk exposures ensuring absolute adherence to individual client/fund investment mandates and risk tolerances.

  • Regulatory Oversight: Guarantee unwavering compliance with all external regulatory provisions and internal statutory investment thresholds.

  • Benchmarking & Attribution: Rigorously track and evaluate portfolio performance against defined benchmarks utilizing advanced performance attribution methodologies.

Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Investment Commentary: Provide sophisticated data-driven performance analysis market analysis and comprehensive investment commentaries for internal and external stakeholders.

  • Committee Presentation: Formulate and present robust investment recommendations market outlooks and granular portfolio updates directly to the Investment Committee.



Requirements
ob Requirements
Educational Background
  • Degree: Bachelors degree in Finance Economics Actuarial Science or a highly quantitative field.

  • Advantageous Qualifications: Professional certifications such as CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) or an . in Financial Engineering/Finance will be a distinct advantage.

Experience
  • Minimum Target: 510 years of proven hands-on experience in institutional portfolio management fund management or investment management.

Core Competencies & Technical Skills
  • Portfolio Architecture: Advanced understanding of asset allocation models modern portfolio theory (MPT) and portfolio construction techniques.

  • Risk & Attribution: Sharp expertise in financial risk management tools risk metrics (VaR Sharpe ratio tracking error) and performance attribution frameworks.

  • Market Intellect: Deep knowledge of local and global financial markets macroeconomic indicators and regulatory frameworks governing asset management.

Soft Skills
  • Analytical Thinking: Exceptional analytical quantitative and data-driven decision-making capabilities.

  • Communication: Strong interpersonal and articulation skills with a proven ability to present complex financial concepts clearly to an Investment Committee or high-net-worth clients.

  • Decisiveness: Ability to maintain clarity and make high-stakes investment decisions under pressure in volatile market conditions.




Required Skills:

Core Competencies & Technical Skills Portfolio Architecture: Advanced understanding of asset allocation models modern portfolio theory (MPT) and portfolio construction techniques. Risk & Attribution: Sharp expertise in financial risk management tools risk metrics (VaR Sharpe ratio tracking error) and performance attribution frameworks. Market Intellect: Deep knowledge of local and global financial markets macroeconomic indicators and regulatory frameworks governing asset management. Soft Skills Analytical Thinking: Exceptional analytical quantitative and data-driven decision-making capabilities. Communication: Strong interpersonal and articulation skills with a proven ability to present complex financial concepts clearly to an Investment Committee or high-net-worth clients. Decisiveness: Ability to maintain clarity and make high-stakes investment decisions under pressure in volatile market conditions.


Required Education:

Educational BackgroundDegree: Bachelors degree in Finance Economics Actuarial Science or a highly quantitative Qualifications: Professional certifications such as CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) or Financial Engineering/Finance will be a distinct advantage.