Portfolio Analyst – Global Markets at Standard Investment Bank

3 weeks ago


Nairobi, Kenya Standard Investment Bank Full time

Standard Investment Bank (SIB) is one of Kenya's foremost financial services firm. We offer the market a single point of entry for Investment Banking, Investment Management, Securities Trading and Corporate Finance.
Summary

As a Mansa-X Portfolio Analyst, you will be responsible for researching, structuring and executing trades in different markets in conjunction with the Portfolio Management team. You will leverage your knowledge of market trends, technical analysis, and trading strategies to make informed decisions and manage risk effectively.
Additionally, you will monitor portfolio performance, implement trading strategies, and maintain compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

Requirements:

Minimum of 2 years work experience in financial services, ideally in investment banking, commercial banking (specifically in a treasury ANA role) or in hedge funds
Strong track record trading and investing in financial instruments, with live trading history for at least the last one year;
Strong skills in research, portfolio construction, optimization, risk management, trade execution and Portfolio Management;
Ability to work effectively under pressure, make quick decisions, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously;
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with team members and interact with clients;
Strong understanding of risk management principles, trading regulations, and compliance requirements;
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field (Master’s degree or CFA certification preferred).

Duties & Responsibilities:

Develop, implement, and manage trading strategies across various markets and products with the approval of the Executive Director, Global Markets;
Manage risk exposures by implementing hedging strategies, and adhering to risk management protocols;
Creating daily exposure reports of running trades for the Executive Director, Global Markets;
Determining market sentiment via research, valuation and data analysis;
Market making in specific OTC products;
Formulating, testing and evaluating trading algorithms;
Liaising closely with inter-dealer brokers and traders for data collation and monitoring market performance;
Work within the laid down risk management limits as per the Global Markets policy with direction from the Executive Director, Global Markets;
Consistently reaching laid down targets on the trading desk while adhering to the risk management framework;
Researching, creating and circulating a weekly market review amongst other requested reports;
Informing sales staff and financial advisors about market movements and prices;
Stay informed about market developments, regulatory changes, and industry trends affecting trading activities;
Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Executive Director, Global Markets.

Closing on: Aug 31, 2024



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