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Job Summary

• Our client in Asset Management is looking to hire a Managing Director. The ideal candidate is required to successfully oversee and coordinate all operational tasks while also providing strategic guidance to ensure that the organization achieves its goals.

Job Details

• The ideal candidate will be saddled with the coordination of the overall business activities and operational structure of the company.
• Monitor and report achievements, ensure steady and continuous growth of Assets Under Management (AUM).
• Supervise and oversee the conceptualization and implementation of product development strategy to meet clients’ requests, drive profitability and manage competition.
• Ensure the management of a well-bonded team to achieve optimum performance.
• Generally, see to the smooth and profitable running of the firm’s operations to meet the company’s targeted financial liquidity goals/objectives.
• Have primary responsibility for the company’s business development, clients’ acquisition and AUM growth.
• See that the day-to-day activities and affairs of the company are appropriately managed.
• Formulate policies and propose actions that lead to the creation of value for all stakeholders of the company.
• Develop and recommend to the board, annual business plans, capital and operating plans, and budgets that support the company’s long-term plan and strategies.
• Oversee the company’s achievement and maintenance of a satisfactory competitive position within the asset management sub-industry.
• Take steps to build an effective management team below the level of the CEO, and oversee the company’s active plan for management’s development and succession.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with extant rules, regulations, laws, pronouncements, etc.
• Perform other functions/roles that may be assigned by the Board.

Key Competencies:

• Business Development: Strong selling and broad business development skills
• Leadership: Inspires and leads others towards high levels of performance
• Problem Solving and Analysis: Ability to analyze complex policy issues, draw correct conclusions and articulate clear and focused policy to wide and diverse audiences
• Relationship Management: Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with key stakeholders and commercial enterprises to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals
• Strategy Formulation: Ability to:
  • to take a broad-based view of issues and events, and understand their longer-term impact or wider implications and
  • translate strategies into strategic and operational activities
• Effective communication skill
• Understanding of Business, Government and Industry Processes: Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of, and experience in, local and national government, business and industry processes and decision-making, and constitutional and accountability principles related to the machinery of government
• Interpersonal Style: Has a personal commitment to organizational excellence; displays honesty, integrity, and a strong sense of ethics in all decisions and actions
• Governance/Management: Experience working with Governance Boards of Directors providing professional, accurate, and strategic advice and delivering on boards of directors’ decisions and policies.

Requirements

• A minimum of 15 years of work experience in the Finance industry of which at least 7 years must be in Asset management at a Senior management level
• Demonstrably strong Asset Management background.
• MBA or post-graduate qualification in Banking related discipline, Finance and Management;
• Membership in relevant professional bodies

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Job Summary

• The Fund Manager is responsible for creating value, retaining value and preserving value for clients and company. He collaborates with other team members to implement investment strategies, oversee investments, review investment portfolios and analyze fund performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop investment strategies that align with clients’ financial goals.
• Monitor the financial market trends to draw investment plans and ensure effective portfolio management.
• Meet with clients regularly to review and adjust their investment portfolios.
• Perform due diligence. No stone goes unturned on your watch. Scrutinizing every potential investment, ensuring it aligns with our goals.
• Monitor portfolio performance. You’ll keep a hawk’s eye on our investments, ensuring they’re performing optimally.
• Assist in clients acquisition process and product development with a view to improving revenue drive
• Develop and implement investment strategies to maximize fund value.
• Conduct thorough financial research and analysis to identify investment opportunities.
• Manage portfolio risk through diversification and other risk management techniques.
• Regularly review and adjust investment strategies based on market conditions.
• Ensure compliance with all industry rules and regulations.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders about fund performance and investment strategies.
• Participate in preparing and driving financial plans and budget for the company in conjunction with other departments.
• Prepare and submit statutory reports
• Prepare and submit statutory reports

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or related field. A Master’s degree or CFA is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in fund management or investment banking with a proven track record of generating returns.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively convey complex financial information.
• High level of integrity and a strong understanding of financial regulations and laws.
• Demonstrably strong Asset Management background;
• Membership of Relevant professional bodies