Portfolio Manager

Job title : Portfolio Manager

Job Location : Lagos Deadline : October 18, 2026 Quick Recommended Links

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Job Summary

• As the Portfolio Manager, you will manage investment portfolios, develop investment strategies, execute trading activities, and optimize portfolio performance in line with client objectives and risk parameters.

Responsibilities

• Construct and manage diversified portfolios, develop investment strategies based on clients’ Investment Policy Statements (IPS), and allocate assets according to risk profiles and objectives.
• Research and generate investment opportunities across bonds, equities, fixed income, and other asset classes, while monitoring economic trends, market developments, and portfolio performance.
• Communicate investment instructions to brokers and counterparties, and liaise with fund managers, banks, Trustees, real estate partners, and other market participants on investment and fund-related matters.
• Prepare investment memos, performance reports, portfolio reviews, mutual fund factsheets, and quarterly reports, presenting relevant insights to senior management and clients.
• Use financial models and analytics to forecast returns, assess portfolio health, conduct risk assessments, and provide recommendations on investment positions and corporate actions.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, Trustees, SEC regulations, and other relevant authorities while supporting budgeting, liquidity planning, and capital allocation activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in portfolio management, investment management, asset management, or a related field, with exposure to real estate, equities, and fixed income.
• Strong understanding of financial markets, valuation techniques, asset allocation, portfolio management, and investment strategies.
• Proficiency in portfolio management tools and financial modelling, including Microsoft Excel and Bloomberg or similar platforms.
• In-depth knowledge of Naira and Eurobonds and Nigerian/international equities is mandatory; SEC-sponsored individual status is an advantage.
• Strong relationships with issuing houses, banks, brokers, Trustees, and other sell-side market participants, with excellent analytical, communication, and client-management skills.