About the Role
El-Elyon Alliance and Securities LTD (EASL), a fully licensed Broker/Dealer regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX), is seeking a results-driven Fund Manager. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in managing our proprietary portfolios, optimizing asset allocations, and maximizing returns while strictly adhering to regulatory frameworks and risk parameters.
Key Responsibilities- Manage the firm's proprietary portfolio within Board-approved mandates, focusing on NGX equities, FGN bonds, treasury bills, commercial paper, and Eurobonds.
- Determine optimal position sizes and stop-loss thresholds, execute portfolio rebalancing, and secure necessary approvals for trades exceeding agreed limits.
- Deliver comprehensive monthly performance reports against established benchmarks to the Managing Director and Investment Committee.
- Collaborate closely with dealing desks, operations, and compliance teams to ensure seamless trade settlement and adherence to SEC regulations.
- Develop and publish high-performing model portfolios to guide internal stockbrokers.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field; a Master's degree or MBA is an advantage.
- Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in portfolio management, investment research, or fixed income and equity trading within an asset management firm, stockbroking house, bank treasury, or pension fund.
- Demonstrated track record of managing or co-managing portfolios, including quantifiable data on assets under management, benchmark returns, and risk management.
- Professional certification such as CFA (Level II passed minimum) or Chartered Stockbroker (CIS), with SEC sponsored individual registration status or eligibility for sponsorship.
- Comprehensive understanding of Nigerian capital markets, macroeconomic indicators, monetary policy impacts, and the Investments and Securities Act.
- Advanced financial modeling skills in Excel and exceptional communication abilities.
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentive structures.
- Full sponsorship for professional SEC registration and continuous development.
- Opportunities for career advancement within a reputable and growing capital market institution.
- A collaborative, intellectually stimulating, and professional work environment.