A Medium Size
Investment Company based in the Nairobi City CBD hereby invites suitable
candidates to be considered for the above Vacant Positions:-
(1) Investments Manager
Reporting to the
Chief Executive Officer
Job Summary
The jobholder is
primarily responsible for managing the origination, evaluation, structuring,
deal financing, executing, and exiting and portfolio management of controlling
and non-controlling Quoted and Unquoted - Private equity investments, Fixed
Income Securities, Real Estate Investments, Short Term / Fixed Deposit
Investments among others to achieve a targeted return.
Educational Requirements
- An undergraduate degree preferably in Finance or Accounting.
- Possession of CFA, CPA-K or ACCA.
- Investment training would be an added advantage
Relevant Job Experience/Qualifications
Minimum of five
(5) to seven (7) years’ experience in managing quoted and unquoted private
equity investments, investment banking, corporate finance, financial analysis,
fund management or asset management within an investment or financial services
company.
Experience in
conducting company valuations is essential.
Additional Skills
- Leadership and people management skills.
- Strategic perspective.
- Good judgment and business sense abilities.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Negotiation skills.
- Ability to network and build rapport with high profile business people.
- Good formal presentation skills.
- Excellent oral communication and report writing skills.
- A good appreciation of economic developments locally and in the region.
- Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Suite of packages.
Additional Information
A key part of
this role involves aligning investee companies to the Company`s interests and
ensuring accuracy with regard to due diligences and company valuations.
The role also
involves planning at least three (3) months ahead of time and involves
preparing investment appraisal reports, weekly status reports and delivering
formal presentations.
The role
occasionally experiences leisure disruption.
(2) Investments Officer
Reporting to the
Investments Manager
Job Summary
The jobholder
provides support to the Investments Manager in all aspects of the investment
process including the origination, evaluation, structuring, execution and exit
stages.
S/he also
provides administrative support to the Investments Department and to the
Finance and Administration Department.
Educational Requirements
- An undergraduate degree preferably in Finance or Accounting.
- Possession of CFA, CPA-K or ACCA.
- Investment training would be an added advantage.
Relevant Job Experience/Qualifications
Five (5) years
relevant experience preferably in a financial services institution.
Additional skills
- Financial acumen including financial modeling skills.
- Excellent commercial judgment.
- Good leadership and people management skills.
- Broad business awareness.
- Advanced computer skills.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent research skills.
- Excellent report writing skills.
How to Apply:-
Interested
candidates should send their written applications together with their
curriculum vitas ,copies of academic and professional certificates and other
testimonials to:
The DNA 1579
P.O. 49010 -
00100
Nairobi, Kenya
To received on
or before Friday 18/10/2013 at 5.00 p.m.
The applications
should indicate the candidate`s Earliest possible Reporting Time, Current as
well as the Expected Gross Remuneration.
The applications
should also indicate the candidate`s full contact details:- Address, Telephone,
Email etc
Applications
received after the deadline will not be considered.
Canvassing will
lead to disqualification.
Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.
