GTB ASSET MANAGEMENT LTD VACANCIES, TUESDAY 7, JUNE 2011

1. FIXED INCOME TRADER/PM

OVERVIEW:
The Fixed Income Portfolio Manager/Trader will be primarily responsible
for proprietary and clients’ managed accounts portfolios in the Fixed Income/Money Markets.
The individual will provide market information for the Investment Steering Committee, prepare presentations and approval memos for fixed income investments, monitor the investments in line with agreed investment strategy and is responsible for ensuring all FI portfolios are managed effectively and in a consistent and risk-controlled manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
• Manage fixed income portfolios: create trade lists, proactively manage benchmark re-balancing
• Implementing sector allocation and security selection strategies
• Ensure all funds are positioned within the right investment parameters and guidelines
• Provide analytics and data to Investment Steering Committee and Client facing teams
• Periodic portfolio monitoring and reporting

REQUIRED SKILLS WILL INCLUDE:
• Must have strong fixed income skills, with experience in managing both local and fixed income portfolios
• Some EM experience would be beneficial / preferred. http://www.nigerianbestforum.com
• Highly computer literate, with advanced spreadsheet-based skills;
• Understanding of major debt securities sectors and their dynamics, and familiarity with debt/credit issuers
• Ability to work with great accuracy under pressure
• Strong communication skills and an effective team player
• Experience in performance attribution and portfolio risk analytics
• Familiarity with quantitative techniques would be a benefit.
• Ability to think on their feet. http://www.nigerianbestforum.com
• A strong drive and entrepreneurial skill
• Must demonstrate ability to think outside the box and act independently
• Must have strong trading skills and demonstrate ability to beat the market/market benchmarks
• Must show track record of profitable trades.

MINIMUM CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:
• At least three years of trading treasury instruments and Bonds (both National, sub-national, corporate and municipal bonds)
• A good first degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering or Business Administration
• Must be a Certified Treasury Dealer of the FMDA (Financial Market Dealers Association)
• Graduate degree is an advantage

2. STOCKBROKER/PORTFOLIO MANAGER – EQUITIES
OVERVIEW:
The individual will trade both for client managed accounts and proprietary box across asset classes.
He/she will be responsible for private and institution portfolios and funds management business, develop appropriate products (equities) and deliver superior returns on managed funds.

MINIMUM CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:
• At least three years of trading on the Nigerian stock Exchange
• Must have proven competence and track record of successful portfolio management.
• A good first degree in any discipline
• Must be a Chartered Stockbroker
• Graduate degree is an advantage

Candidate Skill set
• Ability to think on their feet
• A strong drive and entrepreneurial skill
• Must demonstrate ability to think outside the box and act independently
• Must have strong trading skills and demonstrate ability to beat the market
• Must show track record of profitable trades. http://www.nigerianbestforum.com

3. HNI RELATIONSHIP MANAGER

The individual will be required to generate new business relationships from High net worth individuals and ensure effective management of clients’ portfolio.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Candidate is expected to possess good presentation, interpersonal and communications skills.
• First degree in social sciences from reputable University with a minimum of second class lower
• Must have 3 years’ marketing experience

TO APPLY
Send your Curriculum Vitae to careers@gtbasset.com.
All Curriculum Vitae must be saved as job title.