About this role
The role is for a Fund Manager to oversee the company's own investment portfolio within approved limits, selecting NGX equities, bonds, treasury instruments and other securities. The position requires a track record in portfolio management or related trading roles and involves reporting performance, coordinating with the dealing desk, operations and compliance to ensure trades settle properly and comply with SEC rules. The employer is EL-Elyon Alliance & Securities Limited, a licensed broker/dealer regulated by the SEC and NSE, based in Lagos. Candidates should have a finance-related degree, relevant experience, and professional qualifications, with sponsorship available for the right person.
What you would do
- Manage the firm’s portfolio within board-approved mandates and risk limits.
- Select securities including NGX equities, FGN bonds, treasury bills, commercial paper and Eurobonds based on research.
- Set position sizes and stop-loss levels for trades.
- Rebalance the portfolio and obtain second approval for trades above limits.
- Report monthly performance against the benchmark to the MD and Investment Committee.
- Publish a model portfolio for stockbrokers.
- Collaborate with the dealing desk, operations and compliance to ensure trades settle correctly and comply with SEC rules.
What they are asking for
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting or related field.
- Master’s degree or MBA is an advantage.
- At least 4 years in portfolio management, investment research or trading in asset management, brokerage, bank treasury or pension fund.
- At least 2 years making or recommending portfolio decisions.
- Track record of portfolios managed or co-managed, size, returns against benchmark and worst drawdown.
- CFA (Level II) or Chartered Stockbroker (CIS) and registered with the SEC as a sponsored individual or eligible for sponsorship.
- Strong knowledge of Nigerian equities, bonds and treasury bills, and awareness of CBN rate movements and the Investments and Securities Act 2025.
- Disciplined about risk, strong Excel modelling, and ability to explain decisions clearly.
- Bonus: CFA charterholder, Bloomberg or Refinitiv experience, eurobonds or US equities, mutual funds or managed portfolios, and AI tools use.
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