Investment Analyst at KenGen Staff Retirement Benefits Scheme

Purpose of the Job

• The position is responsible for providing operational and administrative support to the Investment Unit.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities are:

• Draft investment reports on both the financial and non-financial assets;
• Maintain accurate Investment register;
• Participate in the forward-planning on investments;
• Participate in preparing investment reports on a monthly basis.
• Participate in the preparation of investment proposals
• Participate in looking for prospects from the referral, leads and any other sources
• Participate in reviewing business trends and collecting investment-related data
• Develop presentations to be used by the unit leader to relevant parties

Knowledge and Skills Required:

The job holder must possess;

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics or a related field from a recognized university
• Must have completed CIFA and registered with ICIFA, or CFA or CISI or CPA (K) or ACCA
• Membership to relevant professional bodies in good standing
• Four (4) years’ experience in a similar role in assessment of investment opportunities, investment management , analyzing investments portfolios valuation, performance and risk.
• Substantial experience in identifying, analysing, negotiating, structuring investment portfolios
• Substantial knowledge of investment of pension funds as well as global trends and developments for similar investments
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills and be able to multi-task and manage multiple priorities