Senior Investments Officer Job KPPF

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Job Summary:

This role is responsible for collecting information, conducting research and analyzing assets such as stocks, bonds, currencies and commodities to recommend to the Fund viable assets and opportunities to invest in or disinvest from. The role is also responsible for keeping track and monitoring the activities of the Fund managers who undertake investment decisions on behalf of the Fund.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Measure and evaluate return on investment trends that may affect the investment portfolio.
• Review and analyse current investment portfolio and guide management on future investment decision making.
• Review fund manager’s investment plans and advise on market trends and market risk.
• Undertaking research on the existing investment portfolio and on new investments.
• Analyse financial information relating to specific companies, e.g. company results, profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow statements to determine how an organization is positioned to deliver for investment.
• Keep up to date with market developments, new investment products and all other areas that can affect the markets, e.g. movements in the economies of relevant countries.
• Carry out monitoring & evaluation of Funds portfolio returns, both traditional and alternative investments, asset allocation and the compliance of regulations and Investment Policy Statement.
• Develop and implement basic models in investments that will guide in decision making.
• Investment trends & scenario analysis and develop scenario models.
• Evaluate the investment portfolio to determine and advise on the risk exposure.
• Management and storage of department data.
• Develop periodic reports.

Candidate Profile:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field e.g. Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Economics etc.
• A minimum of Five (5) years post work experience.
• Professional qualifications in Accounting or Investments e.g. CPA, ACCA, ICIFA, CFA or equivalent.

Core Personal Brand Characteristics:

• Interpersonal and cross-cultural skills, including ability to build collaborative relationships with sensitivity to diversity/inclusion.
• Creativity and innovation skills.
• Action oriented and demonstrated ability to manage priorities.
• Quality focus and attention to detail.
• Research skills.
• Financial analysis.
• Professionalism and integrity in line with Kenya Power Pension Fund values.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Critical and analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Personal motivation and drive exhibited through commitment to hard work, continuous.
• Risk awareness and focus – demonstrate understanding of risk management practices, standards and regulatory requirements.
• IT & quantitative skills.
• Industry knowledge.

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