Portfolio Manager

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Ikoyi, Lagos, NGA
In-Office
Senior level
Fintech • Real Estate • Financial Services
The Role
Manage discretionary client portfolios, execute and reconcile trades, prepare daily portfolio and liabilities reports, oversee settlements and custodial interactions, lead client strategy reviews, support product marketing, and coach junior staff while ensuring controls and KPI delivery.
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Client Portfolio Management & Execution Oversight

  • Structure and manage discretionary client portfolios aligned with investment objectives and strategy

  • Execute portfolio-level trades and rebalance instructions, ensuring proper approvals, documentation, and timely completion

  • Track all SMA portfolios to ensure allocations remain aligned with client mandates; escalate anomalies

Fund Administration & Daily Operational Tracking

  • Prepare and share daily transaction updates summarizing activities across all portfolios

  • Track and manage autopay mandates to ensure correct processing of standing client instructions

  • Review and share the Daily SMA Portfolio Update, flagging breaches, shortfalls, or unexpected movements

  • Monitor and document upfront interest payments, redemptions, and special payout instructions, ensuring timely execution

  • Oversee internal portfolio dashboards and ensure data integrity for all active accounts

  • Collaborate with Finance to align daily trade data with accounting and treasury operations

Liability Reporting

  • Ensure timely preparation of the liabilities report, capturing outstanding obligations, scheduled payments, and leverage positions to support portfolio rebalancing and liquidity management decisions

Client Reporting & Communication

  • Lead Portfolio Strategy Calls and work with the Wealth Management team to hold client portfolio reviews

  • Maintain clear audit trails and communication records on investment actions tied to client accounts

  • Ensure client-facing materials are updated and error-free ahead of review sessions

Product Support & Collaboration

  • Maintain up-to-date product sheets for managed portfolio offerings

  • Collaborate with the Fund Manager and Head, Business Development on input for quarterly product marketing decks

  • Share performance trends, rebalancing insights, and mandate feedback for product refinement

Trade Execution Accuracy & Controls

  • Executes client trades for both fixed income and equities as requested

  • Oversee settlements and liaise with custodians to ensure operational accuracy

  • Track trade slippage, settlement errors, and compliance with internal mandates

  • Ensure no outstanding trade anomalies go unaddressed beyond SLA

Team Leadership & Strategic Support

  • Coach junior team members in portfolio operations and investment thinking

  • Participate in cross-functional initiatives and investment projects as assigned 

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • 100% of SMA trade executions and reports delivered on time and error-free

  • Daily SMA Portfolio Updates and Liabilities Reports submitted on time 

  • Portfolio Strategy Call per quarter 

  • Portfolio review calls per client (tracked with Wealth)

  • Customer satisfaction score / transaction-level NPS



Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Investment Management, Accounting, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field. 

  • CFA, CAIA, or equivalent certification preferred. 

  • 5+ years of experience in portfolio management, investment strategy, or asset allocation. 

  • Expertise in portfolio optimization, risk-adjusted return analysis, and financial modeling. 

  • Strong understanding of fund accounting. 

  • Deep knowledge of macroeconomic trends, sector research, and asset pricing models. 

  • Proficiency in financial and analytical tools, including: 

    • Bloomberg Terminal, FactSet, Morningstar (investment research & market intelligence).

    • Excel (VBA), Python, R (quantitative modeling & statistical analysis).

    • Tableau, Power BI (data visualization & investment analytics).

  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.



Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Investment Management, Accounting, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field.
  • CFA, CAIA, or equivalent certification.
  • 5+ years of experience in portfolio management, investment strategy, or asset allocation.
  • Expertise in portfolio optimization, risk-adjusted return analysis, and financial modeling.
  • Strong understanding of fund accounting.
  • Deep knowledge of macroeconomic trends, sector research, and asset pricing models.
  • Proficiency with Bloomberg Terminal, FactSet, Morningstar, Excel (VBA), Python, R, Tableau, Power BI.
  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
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The Company
66 Employees

What We Do

Sankore Investments is a global investment company providing investment, risk, and estate management services to corporations, financial institutions, and individuals. Focused on emerging African markets, it aims to help clients across social strata create and manage wealth. Its offerings include wealth management, advisory and fund management, real estate, financial technology, brokerage, and registrar services, serving both individuals and corporations across the region.

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