Parthian Capital Ltd Head of Investments

Key Responsibilities

1. Investment Strategy & Portfolio Management

• Develop and implement the Companys overall investment philosophy asset allocation framework and portfolio management strategies across all investment products.
• Lead the construction and management of diversified investment portfolios across equities fixed income money market instruments alternative investments real estate investment vehicles exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and other SEC-approved securities.
• Ensure investment strategies are aligned with clients investment objectives risk appetite liquidity requirements and applicable mandates.
• Continuously review and rebalance portfolios to optimize risk-adjusted returns.
• Recommend new investment products and portfolio solutions to enhance the Companys product offering.

2. Investment Research & Market Intelligence

• Direct comprehensive macroeconomic industry sector and company research to support informed investment decisions.
• Monitor domestic and global economic developments monetary policy fiscal policy inflation trends exchange rate movements and capital market performance.
• Lead financial modelling valuation analysis credit assessment and investment due diligence.
• Produce investment outlook reports market commentaries and strategic recommendations for Management and clients.
• Identify emerging investment opportunities and market risks.

3. Asset Allocation & Investment Decision Making

• Determine strategic and tactical asset allocation across various asset classes.
• Evaluate investment opportunities based on expected return liquidity volatility and risk characteristics.
• Present investment recommendations to the Investment Committee.
• Review investment mandates periodically to ensure continued suitability.
• Monitor portfolio diversification and concentration risks.

4. Portfolio Risk Management

• Develop and implement portfolio risk management frameworks.
• Monitor market risk credit risk liquidity risk interest rate risk currency risk and concentration risk.
• Conduct stress testing scenario analysis and sensitivity analysis.
• Ensure investment portfolios remain within approved risk limits.
• Escalate material investment risks to Executive Management and the Investment Committee.

5. Regulatory Compliance & Investment Governance

• Ensure full compliance with the Investments and Securities Act (ISA) 2025 SEC Rules Collective Investment Scheme Regulations AML/CFT requirements and other applicable laws.
• Ensure all investment decisions comply with approved investment policies and internal governance frameworks.
• Support regulatory examinations inspections and external audits.
• Maintain complete investment documentation and audit trails.
• Ensure compliance with fiduciary obligations owed to investors.

6. Investment Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Monitor investment performance against approved benchmarks and performance targets.
• Prepare monthly quarterly and annual portfolio performance reports.
• Review portfolio attribution analysis and performance drivers.
• Present investment performance updates to Executive Management Board Committees and clients.
• Recommend portfolio adjustments where required.

7. Client & Stakeholder Relationship Management

• Provide investment advisory support to institutional corporate and high-net-worth clients.
• Participate in client presentations investment review meetings and business development initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with institutional investors trustees custodians investment banks brokers research houses and regulators.
• Support the Business Development and Private Wealth teams in client acquisition and retention.
• Represent the Company at investment conferences seminars and industry engagements.

8. Investment Operations Oversight

• Work closely with the Operations Fund Administration and Finance teams to ensure accurate execution settlement valuation and reporting of investment transactions.
• Ensure timely execution of investment instructions.
• Monitor investment reconciliations and portfolio reporting.
• Oversee the implementation of investment-related operational controls.
• Ensure efficient coordination between front-office and back-office functions.

9. Product Development & Innovation

• Identify opportunities for new investment products funds and wealth management solutions.
• Lead feasibility studies for new Collective Investment Schemes (CIS) alternative investment vehicles and structured investment products.
• Evaluate evolving market trends and investor preferences.
• Drive innovation in investment solutions and portfolio offerings.
• Support the digital transformation of investment management processes.

10. Leadership & Talent Development

• Provide strategic leadership to the Investment Management Department.
• Set departmental objectives KPIs and performance standards.
• Coach mentor and develop investment professionals.
• Promote a culture of ethical investing accountability collaboration and continuous learning.
• Identify succession and capability development opportunities within the investment team.

Requirements: Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge

• Bachelors Degree in Finance Economics Accounting Business Administration Mathematics Statistics Actuarial Science or a related discipline.
• MBA or Masters Degree in Finance Investment Management Economics or Business Administration is an added advantage.
• Professional qualifications such as CFA ACA ACCA CIS FRM or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Minimum of 10 years progressive experience in investment management asset management portfolio management or capital markets with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role.
• Extensive knowledge of Investments and Securities Act (ISA) 2025 SEC Rules and Regulations Collective Investment Scheme (CIS) Rules Nigerian Capital Market operations Portfolio Management principles Asset Allocation strategies Financial Markets and Investment Analysis Equity and Fixed Income Markets Alternative Investments Investment Risk Management Financial Modelling and Valuation IFRS and Financial Reporting AML/CFT and KYC regulations Corporate Governance and Fiduciary Responsibilities.

Skills

• Strategic investment and portfolio management.
• Asset allocation and portfolio construction.
• Financial modelling valuation and investment analysis.
• Macroeconomic and capital market analysis.
• Investment research and due diligence.
• Portfolio construction asset allocation and investment risk management.
• Client and Investment Committee presentation and reporting skills.
• People leadership and development of investment professionals.

Abilities

• Ability to translate regulatory limits and client mandates into disciplined portfolio decisions.
• Ability to operate effectively under market volatility and regulatory change.
• Ability to influence and align Board Committee and client stakeholders on strategy.
• Ability to identify assess and mitigate investment risks while capitalizing on market opportunities.
• Ability to maintain the highest standards of fiduciary responsibility integrity and professional ethics.
• Ability to build strong relationships with institutional investors regulators custodians brokers and other market participants.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with disciplined execution while adapting to changing market and regulatory conditions.

Required Experience:

Director

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1