The Senior Investment Officer is responsible for identifying new investment opportunities, executing transactions, and actively managing the investment portfolio within the Scheme.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Operational Roles and Responsibilities
Providing key support in identification, appraisal, structuring and negotiation of investments.
Identifying and analyzing fundamental competitive strengths and weaknesses of the investment projects of KSRBS and identifying non-financial issues, opportunities, and risk/reward factors (e.g., business environment, country, and sponsor).
Supporting the Investment and Strategy Manager in handling disbursements, waivers, and complex client interactions such as restructurings; monitor and value equity investments and recommend/execute the sale of holdings.
Monitoring existing investments in portfolio companies, comprising various types of financial entities and private equity funds.
Reviewing and analyzing the financial and operating performance of investment projects; preparing quarterly risk ratings, annual supervision, and other management reports as well as investment strategy papers, briefs, and project profiles.
Providing insight into new investment opportunities and/or performance issues.
Identifying and tracking investment project milestones and keeping the Investment and Strategy Manager updated.
Actively keeping abreast of regional and industry developments and originating and nurturing business relations with potential investors.
Building and maintaining strong relationships with sponsors, clients, co-investors, and multilateral partners involved in investment.
Key Result Areas
Effective monitoring of the Scheme’s investment portfolio.
Up-to-date analysis of the Scheme’s investment projects.
Effective management of relationships with the Scheme’s investment stakeholders.
Continuous process improvement of services through efficient working.
Knowledge and Skills Required
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or any other related field from a recognized university.
Must have completed CIFA and registered with ICIFA, or CFA, or CISI, or CPA (K), or ACCA.
A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field is an added advantage.
Minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in the assessment of investment opportunities.
Substantial experience in identifying, analyzing, negotiating, and structuring investment portfolios.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Substantial knowledge of investment of pension funds as well as global trends and developments for similar investments.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent report writing and strong analytical skills, financial modeling skills, and presentation skills.
Ability to work under minimal supervision.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the KenGen Staff Retirement Benefits Scheme application portal hosted on Google Docs via this link: https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/apply-now/1201155
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the provided application link on the KenGen Staff Retirement Benefits Scheme application portal hosted on Google Docs: https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/apply-now/1201155
