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Portfolio Manager – Alternative Investments (CISL)
CountyNairobiCityNairobiContractFull TimePosted2026-09-18Close dateNot specifiedExperienceNot specifiedSourceJobWeb Kenya
portfolio manageralternative investmentsCISLinvestment managementspecial fundsNairobifull timebankingICIFACFAretailcall_center
AI summary
Co-operative Bank of Kenya is hiring a Portfolio Manager – Alternative Investments (CISL) in Nairobi. The role involves sourcing, monitoring and reporting on alternative investments and Special Funds, leading client engagements, supporting due diligence and post-investment integration, and ensuring compliance and risk management. Candidates should have a business-related degree, ICIFA registration, and strong analytical and relationship-management skills.
- Senior investment role focused on alternative investments and Special Funds
- Requires ICIFA registration; CFA or CAIA is an added advantage
- Involves client engagement, due diligence, and performance reporting
- Based in Nairobi with full-time terms at Co-operative Bank of Kenya
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- PreferredPractical evidence in retail, call_center, Portfolio ManagementThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in NairobiThe vacancy is associated with this location.
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Original source description
- The Role
- Specifically, the successful jobholder will be required to:
- Offer support in alternative investments sourcing, monitoring and reporting across all CISL mandates.
- Create, manage and offer support in reporting for suitable Special Funds for both Retail and Corporate clients.
- Ensure outperformance and compliance across all the Special Funds under CISL Management.
- Actively lead engagements with clients in their alternative investment activities and maximize returns for assets under management through the analysis of alternatives efficiencies and identifying opportunities for improved performance.
- Work closely with various alternative investments service providers and consultants to provide direction and oversight of business plans and asset strategies for alternative investments.
- Create and maintain appropriate alternative investment performance evaluation metrics and reports as well as evaluating the suitability of existing and proposed client investments.
- Provide pre-acquisition input in the due diligence process including review of financial and operating assumptions; model full life cycle financial analysis for each alternative asset from acquisition to disposal; and manage the integration of assets post-investment.
- Lead and drive engagements with relevant regulators and alternative investment professionals for purposes of product design, development and compliance.
- Ensure that all risk management
Requirements
- within your remit are addressed and where necessary escalated through the available defined channels.
- Research and give viable proposals to changes in the Alternative investments space in discussion with CIO CISL / respective client Boards.
- Desired Skills and
Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in a Business related field.
- Professional Certification — Must be a registered & practicing member of ICIFA.
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or CAIA will be an added advantage.
- Understanding of Alternative Investments as an Asset Class and Special Funds as an Investment Product.
- Understanding of marketing and customer service principles coupled with knowledge of financial and accounting principles.
- Personal organization and thoroughness coupled with the ability to work under minimum supervision with good judgement and decision-making skills.
- Pro-active in problem solving coupled with the ability to work under own initiative.
- Good attention to detail, an ability to see the bigger picture and a head for figures, margins, budgets, and revenue.
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate, develop and leverage mutually beneficial relationships.
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