Fund Manager at Emerging Africa Capital – Lagos

Emerging Africa Capital is recruiting a Fund Manager in Lagos to oversee investment portfolios, investment decisions and client reporting.

Job Summary

We are sourcing for a Fund Manager to oversee investment portfolios, drive portfolio performance, and support the organization’s investment management objectives.

The ideal candidate will have a good background in capital markets, portfolio management, investment research, and financial analysis, with demonstrable experience managing diverse investment portfolios.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor investment portfolios across fixed income, money market, equities, and multi-asset classes.
• Develop and implement investment strategies in line with portfolio objectives and risk parameters.
• Conduct investment research, market analysis, and economic assessments to identify investment opportunities.
• Oversee asset allocation, portfolio construction, optimization, and risk management.
• Monitor portfolio performance and recommend appropriate adjustments to enhance returns.
• Provide investment advisory and portfolio management services to clients.
• Prepare periodic investment performance reports and present portfolio insights to relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with SEC regulations, applicable investment laws, and internal investment policies.
• Monitor macroeconomic developments, capital market trends, and regulatory changes that may affect investment decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Banking and Finance, Business Administration, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related discipline.
• Relevant professional certifications will be an added advantage.
• SEC-sponsored individual certification or the ability to obtain the certification within a stipulated period.

Experience

• Minimum of 4 years’ relevant experience in the capital market.
• At least 3–4 years’ experience working within an Asset Management Company or Investment Bank.
• Demonstrable experience managing fixed income, money market, equity, and multi-asset portfolios.
• Proven experience in client portfolio management and investment advisory services.

Key Competencies

• Portfolio construction and optimisation.
• Investment research and financial analysis.
• Great understanding of capital markets and macroeconomic trends.
• Asset allocation and investment risk management.
• Financial modelling and valuation.
• Analytical and quantitative skills.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Good knowledge of SEC Rules, the Investments and Securities Act, and applicable asset management regulations.