Investment Risk Manager job at National Social Security Fund (NSSF)
Posted on December 8th, 2011JOB TITLE: INVESTMENT RISK MANAGER (1)
REPORTS TO: HEAD OF RISK
MAIN PURPOSE: To identify and manage investment risks ensuring optimal balance between risk and return.
MAJOR ACTIVITIES OF THE JOB
• Develop relevant models for analyzing and quantifying risks in existing and potential investments. .
• Analyze project risk and advise management how they can be mitigated. Keep abreast with developments in the economy which may have negative impact on
• The Fund’s investment portfolio and determine appropriate response in the interest of the Fund.
• Ensure that the provisions of the Investment policy are complied with when implementing investment decisions.
• Recommend to management appropriate benchmarks/key risk indicators for monitoring investment risks.
• Prepare reports to ExCo and the Board on the status of investment risks in the Fund’s investment portfolio on a quarterly basis.
• In conjunction with the Investment department, monitor the existing investment portfolio, identifying current and potential risk and recommend appropriate mitigants.
• Determine which investment proposals should be approved by management depending on the level of exposure vis-a-vis the returns.
• Perform sensitivity analysis to determine the level of volatility in the proposed investments and make appropriate recommendations to management.
Requirements:
• A postgraduate qualification in risk management or Finance would be an added advantage.
• Graduate degree in Accounting, Business, Statistics or Mathematics with professional qualifications in CPA, CFA, ACCA or equivalent.
• A postgraduate qualification in risk management or Finance would be an added advantage.
Experience;
• Minimum of five (5) years experience in a busy organization preferably in fund management/corporate finance, financial risk management, Treasury, and other related fields,
Competencies;
• In depth knowledge of financial markets and financial risks
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Financial and risk modeling skills especially in excel
• Oral and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Quality orientation – commitment to quality
• Planning and organizational skills
How to apply:
Interested individuals should send their applications with copies of their academic and professional qualifications addressed to
The Head of Human Resources,
P. 0. Box 7140 Kampala
or hand deliver them at our Head Office, Worker’s House, Plot 1, Pilkington Road at the Reception on 14th Floor.
All applications should reach us not later than December 23rd 2011
Only Short listed candidates will be contacted
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