HEAD, INVESTMENT & TREASURY

JOB TYPE:           
Full Time
DEPARTMENT:     
Investment & Treasury
LOCATION:          
Head Office
SUPERVISOR/MANAGER:
MD/CEO
DIRECT REPORTS:
Investment Officer, Investment Research Analyst
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
Finance, Operations, Internal Audit, Risk Management
JOB SUMMARY:
To grow Radix Pension’s assets under management to sustain a network growth and impact through the insightful investment of funds available to ensure very competitive returns for our account holders. The successful candidate will need to be a strategic thinker, with an entrepreneurial mindset and a high tolerance for risk, as well as being adaptable and able to deal with ambiguity and change.

DUTIES &
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  •  Utilize financial models for forecasting/testing the robustness of the Company’s investment strategy
  • Present investment opportunities and the related analysis to management and the Board of Directors of the Company
  • Recommend investment decisions that will increase the value of the Company’s investment fund and ensure that the best return on investment is achieved
  • Monitor/manage risks that may affect the returns on investments
  • Devise investment strategies to achieve Radix Pension’s strategic objectives
  • Present investment and divestment cases for specific investment opportunities, supporting the provision of all necessary information needed to make investment decisions
  • Prepare periodic research reports and make recommendations to the investment committee
  • Frequently monitor the performance of investments and make informed decisions accordingly
  • Maintain current knowledge about financial products available to the Company, including bonds, stocks, etc.
  • Manage stakeholder relationships (including reporting)
  • Develop processes and data systems to enable effective analysis, estimation, and decision-making
  • Refine existing investment facilities and develop new ones where required
  • Develop and inspire a team to implement the strategy and to achieve objectives and targets
  • Ensure all team members represent Radix Pension in the best light
  • Mentor staff to ensure personal and organizational development
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • A minimum of first degree or its equivalent in numerate or semi-numerate disciplines such as actuarial sciences, statistics, mathematics, accounting, economics, banking, finance, insurance, and other related courses.
  • A Master’s degree from a reputable institution is highly recommended.
  • An acceptable professional qualification from any relevant professional organization such as ACCA, CFA, CSI. Etc.
EXPERIENCE:
  • A minimum of 10 years post qualification experience of which at least 8 years must have been in the financial sector and 4 years in a supervisory role
TECHNICAL
SKILLS:
  • Technical acumen
  • Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
  • Analytical skills and a good eye for detail
  • Planning and organization skills
  • Commercial awareness
  • Numerical skills and the ability to evaluate costs
  • The ability to understand broad business issues
BEHAVIOURAL
SKILLS:
  • The ability to cope under pressure
  • Negotiation skills and the ability to influence people
  • Good communication and presentation skills
KEY
PERFORMANCE
INDICATORS:
  • % Growth in AUM
  • Monthly % Return on investments
  • Investment mix ratio Finance, Operations, Internal Audit, Risk Management
Finance, Operations, Internal Audit, Risk Management