Head / Manager, Fixed Income

About this role

Talent Towers is seeking a Head/Manager, Fixed Income to lead the firm’s fixed income investment strategy and portfolio management. The role involves overseeing investments across government securities, money market instruments, and corporate debt, while ensuring compliance with investment policies and risk appetite. The candidate will provide fixed income advisory to clients, develop new debt-related products, and lead the Fixed Income team. The employer operates as a human capital solutions firm aiming to transform Africa’s HR landscape. Location is Lagos and the role is full-time, reporting to the Chief Investment Officer.

What you would do

• Develop and execute fixed income investment strategies for client mandates.
• Manage fixed income portfolios across government securities, money market instruments, and corporate debt.
• Optimize performance through duration management, yield enhancement, and asset allocation.
• Analyse interest rate, inflation, and economic indicators for opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with brokers, banks, and market counterparties.
• Execute fixed income trades in line with investment mandates.
• Monitor credit, liquidity, and concentration risks in portfolios.
• Provide fixed income advisory to institutional and high-net-worth clients.
• Assist in client meetings, investment committees, and business development.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Fixed Income team.

What they are asking for

• MBA or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Investment Management or related discipline (advantage).
• Deep expertise in macroeconomic research, performance analytics, portfolio optimization, and risk mitigation.
• Experience managing institutional or client investment portfolios.
• Experience in asset management, investment banking, pension funds, or financial institutions (highly preferred).
• Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements for investment governance.
• CFA, CAIA, or FRM certification preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum 6–9 years’ experience in fixed income portfolio management, treasury, asset management, or investment research.
• Proficiency with Bloomberg Terminal, portfolio analytics tools, financial modelling, and risk assessment frameworks.

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