Vacancy: Senior
Investment Officer
The Eastern and
Southern African Trade and Development Bank, commonly known as the PTA Bank, is
a development financial institution established as part of the COMESA economic
arrangements.
PTA Bank aims to
attract and retain exceptionally talented professionals by offering a conducive
working environment and attractive salaries and benefits.
In line with its
growth strategy, the Bank is looking for self motivated and results oriented
professionals to join a team committed to building a world class financial
institution.
Interested and
qualified candidates from the Bank’s member states are therefore invited to
apply for the following position:
Senior Investment Officer
Job Summary:
Under direct supervision of the Director, Funds Management, the Senior
Investment Officer provides support with fund management, financial analysis
and other technical and administrative support to the unit.
The position holder is responsible for
- providing support in the building of the PTA Bank’s fund management business;
- sourcing new investments;
- performing financial modelling and valuation;
- conducting market studies aimed at identifying potential investments;
- preparation of detailed reviews of lending and investment opportunities;
- relationship management;
- assist in the sourcing non-functional currency long tenured funding from institutional investors and
- preparation of key documents and presentations.
Job Specifications:
- A Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Banking, Finance and Economics or equivalent degree; a relevant professional qualification such as CA, CPA, ACCA or CFA shall have added advantage;
- A minimum of 10 years of of relevant professional experience in the financial sector; especially in funds/asset management, equity valuation, capital markets;
- Robust knowledge of all aspects of equity valuation and good understanding of the asset management industry;
- Proven substantive experience in equity valuation, preferably in Sub-Saharan Africa and PTA Bank’s member states;
- Creative problem-solver with exceptional analytical skills;
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and manage dynamic priorities, and ability to work under pressure to deliver on strict deadlines with minimal supervision;
- Strong communication, interpersonal, presentation and facilitation skills;
- Language proficiency in English and or French, ideally bi-lingual (English / French).
Applications
should include a resume, recent passport size photo, full contact address and
the names and addresses of three referees.
Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted for interviews.
All inquiries
can be sent to sheila.amule@ptabank.org
Applications can
be sent directly to the above e-mail address or to the following physical
address, on or before April 30, 2014
The Director,
Human Resources and Administration
The Eastern and
Southern African Trade and Development (PTA Bank)
197 Lenana
Place, Lenana Road
P. O. Box 48596
00-100
Nairobi, Kenya
