The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) is a
recently established Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF) for the benefit of the Federal
Republic of Nigeria. The Authority will take off with an initial funding of
US$1 billion.
The NSIA shall have three separate ring-fenced investment
portfolios: the Future Generations Fund; the Economic Stabilization Fund; and
the Nigeria infrastructure Fund.
The NSIA is seeking highly competent and result-oriented
individual with strong personal and professional integrity to join a dynamic
executive management team. The team will have overall responsibility for the
implementation of the establishment of the SWF governing principles are based
on rules and guidelines that are consistent with international best practices
for managing SWFs. The performance, reporting and transparency of the NSIA will
be exemplary, and enable Nigerians to see and understand how their patrimony is
being managed and increased for the future.
To this end, a suitable candidate is being identified
for immediate consideration, to fill the following position:
Chief Investment Officer – ES00614
Reporting to the CEO, the successful candidate will have
primary responsibility for the implementation and operations of the investment
funds of the NSIA in line with the strategic intent of the SWF for Nigeria.
She/ he will act as primary link between NSIA and financial institution with
respect to investments. A key component of the role will be to manage SWF’s
investment portfolios and take overall responsibility for the performance and
safety of the portfolios. Specially, the ideal candidate will:
·
Work closely with the Board of Directors in the development of NSIA’s
overall investment strategies and policies and provide valuable advice on the
types of investment that will expose the NSIA to minimal risk and guarantee
optimal returns.
·
Be responsible for ensuring that ht e implementation of NSIA’s
investment decisions are consistent with defined objectives of the SWF’s risk
tolerance and investment strategy and that it is based on sound portfolio
management principles.
·
Lead the development of a highly motivated team of investment management
professionals that are responsible for qualitative investment advice to NSIA in
the management of the SWIF investment portfolios.
·
Take full responsibility for the strategic allocation of assets across
the three (3) specific investment portfolios towards realization of SWF’s
defined objectives
·
Serve as a critical resource person and advisor to the NSIA in respect
of investments and assets.
Qualifications, experience and attributes
·
A good first degree in economics, finance or any business related
disciplines from a reputable institution.
·
Post-graduate degree(s) such as MBA and relevant professional
qualification as an added advantage.
·
Minimum of 10 years’ senior management experience in investment
management, infrastructure investing and portfolio management.
·
Excellent appreciation of global trends and advances in investment
banking; understanding of the financial services sectors in the local and
international terrain.
·
Strong business acumen, maturity and tact, including the ability to
relate with highest levels of management of financial institutions, financiers
and rating agencies.
·
High intuitive and excellent decision-making skills.
In addition, eligible candidates interested in the
position must possess he following attributes:
·
Prior C-level experience with a minimum of 10 years at senior-level
management positions.
·
Understanding of global financial markets, domestic macro-economic
policy issues, local & global SWF government & regulatory frameworks
(SWF Act, Santiago Principles and IMF MFP Transparency Code).
·
Strong professional profile and high ethical standards and integrity.
·
Strong leadership, business management, interpersonal and influencing
skills with excellent track record of measurable results.
·
Excellent communication skills.
To apply, please quote the reference number as subject of
your e-mail and send your current curriculum vitae (prepared as a Microsoft
Word document, and saved with your full names) to us at recruitment@ng.kpmg.com not later
than 23 November 2012.
Please include in your application, a statement of how you
meet the advertised criteria, as well as names and contact details (including
telephone and e-mail addresses) of three referees who are knowledgeable about
your professional achievements and abilities.
The position is open to Nigerian and non-Nigerian
applicants. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
All applications will be treated in strict confidence. Only
short-listed candidates will be contacted. The NSIA Act can be sighted on
www.fmf.gov.ng
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