FUND/ASSET MANAGER

  • Full-time

Company Description

Our client is hiring for the position of a Fund/Asset Manager.

Job Description

The Fund Manager provides financial advice and services to private and corporate clients of the company's Asset Management Limited about a range of investment matters, including buying and selling investment trusts and shares or bonds, to help these clients invest their money in the best places.

Roles

He / She:

  • Will make decisions about financial and investment opportunities on behalf of clients; buy shares and bonds on behalf of clients, and invest in property and other things, in an attempt to make as much money for the client as possible

  • Drive product creation to suit client / investor appetite.

  • Meet with investors to discuss investment opportunities and strategies

  • Create, organize and manage client portfolios

  • Will analyze financial data and liaise directly with investment analysts to make informed decisions for our clients

  • Effectively manage client assets according to their investment preferences.

  • Strategically plan and direct operations of the portfolio management business; lead and manage the portfolio investment team.

  • Will ensure that prospectuses and other documents are completed, filed and distributed as regulations require.

  • Must also ensure their funds operate in accordance with regulations outlined by authorities, such as the Securities and Exchange Commission

  • Keep knowledge up-to-date about the economy, current financial news and financial markets

  • Attend industry events; develop relationships with clients and expand client network in professional and social settings;

  • Liaise with external parties including regulatory agencies and also liaise with internal stakeholders.

  • Employ risk management techniques to assess investments and ensure asset portfolios are sufficiently diversified

  • Use complex financial models to project future earning and profit potential and uses this data to inform decisions and proposals

  • Is responsible for coaching and development of individual portfolio investment team members

Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Candidate must have a 2.1 degree in any subject, though business studies, management, statistics, finance, mathematics, accounting or economics can be helpful, as can an MBA or similar professional qualification.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

He / She must have handled investment analyst roles before becoming a Fund Manager; must be SEC sponsored and have significant track records as a Fund Manager.

Knowledge

  • Knowledgeable about financial products available to corporate and individual clients, including bonds, stocks, investments, and trusts

  • Must be able to assess and interpret complicated financial information

 

Additional Information

 

  • SKILLS

  • Confidence

  • Determination

  • Self-motivation

  • Strong time management skills

  • Ability to work effectively under pressure

  • Good numerical and IT skills

  • Analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Team work

  • Keen interest in and understanding of financial markets

  • Communication skills.

 

  • Ability to work under pressure

 

Key Competencies

Decision Making

Strong interpersonal skills

Verbal and Written Communication Skills,

Attention to Detail

Multitasking