Senior Investment Manager

About the Role

Join a premier African financial institution with a legacy exceeding 100 years, offering regional and international expertise. This role enables you to contribute to shaping the future of investment portfolios and client success.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a pivotal member of the Investment Committee, guiding portfolio content under the Chief Investment Officer's direction.
• Develop and manage investment portfolios, aiming for returns that surpass established benchmarks.
• Lead asset allocation strategies based on thorough macroeconomic and sector analyses.
• Authorize trades, investment proposals, and portfolio adjustments within assigned approvals.
• Ensure investment decisions are research-driven, aligning with regulatory and internal governance frameworks, including compliance with CMA regulations and adherence to the CFA Code of Ethics.
• Maintain regular client performance reporting compliant with Global Investment Performance Standards.
• Manage and grow client relationships, assisting business development teams and leveraging group connections to expand clientele.
• Stay informed on regional and international market developments to aid in product innovation and launch strategies.
• Oversee accurate and timely reporting to stakeholders including clients, trustees, regulators, and auditors, presenting investment reviews and proposals as necessary.
• Coordinate with middle-office functions to ensure prompt collection of management fees and maintain comprehensive investment documentation.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate investment risks such as market, credit, liquidity, and concentration risks; support stress testing and scenario analyses.
• Lead, mentor, and develop junior investment personnel, fostering a research-focused and ethical culture within the team, while promoting continuous improvement and embracing change initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience

• Possess a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Commerce, Actuarial Science, or related disciplines.
• Compliance with CISI and ICIFA certification requirements is mandatory.
• Professional certifications such as CFA, CIFA, CPA, CISI, CAIA, or relevant fund management qualifications are advantageous.
• Minimum of ten years' experience in the financial services industry, with at least five years specifically within an investment environment.

Skills and Knowledge

• Comprehensive understanding of Kenyan financial services and its regulatory environment.
• Expertise in investment concepts including risk management, product knowledge, asset classes, and alternative investments.
• Proficiency with investment platforms such as Bloomberg and Refinitiv.

Additional Information

• Equal opportunity employer focusing on diverse and equitable workforce representation.
• Application deadline is 10th September 2026.