National Social Security Authority (NSSA)
DUE: 04 JUL 2025
DIRECTOR- INVESTMENTS (HEAD OFFICE): GRADE E2
Reporting to the General Manager, the successful candidate will manage the investment strategy for NSSA investments and identify growth opportunities through co-ordinated efforts of the investment team in implementing effective investment strategies. The position will also influence and direct the strategic investments of the Authority and be instrumental in guiding the building of competent and cohesive structures to optimise operational efficiencies.
Key Outputs
- Direct the investment strategy for the Authority and identify growth opportunities
- Oversee the administration, growth and management of the organisation’s investment portfolio.
- Identify and manage investment opportunities which enhance the value of the organisation.
- Identify value adding investment opportunities.
- Manage the investment appraisal process for potential investments opportunities including reviewing financial analysis and an appropriate level of due diligence.
- Manage the investment team to produce required reports, analysis valuations and review the reports accordingly in line with investment strategy.
- Manage the deal structuring process that will optimise investment returns and growth at both the Authority and Investee company level.
- Build and maintain relationships that will assist in potential investment opportunities as well as growing existing investments.
- Manage the investment team to produce required reports, analysis valuations and review the reports accordingly in line with the investment strategy.
- Provide leadership that maximises return on investment on money market and capital market to ensure there is proper return on Investment to ensure that there is no fraud.
- Plan and manage real estate, properties and housing projects under the ambit of NSSA all over the country.
- Monitor the performance of investments and oversee asset management of acquired investments.
Qualifying Requirements
- A recognised tertiary qualification in Finance/Accounting/Banking or equivalent.
- A post Graduate professional qualification related to Investments e.g. CFA, FIA or equivalent.
- A Master’s Degree in business e.g MBA/MBL is an added advantage.
- A minimum of 10 years’ progressive experience in investment portfolio management, at least 5 of which should have been at senior management level.
Key Competencies and Characteristics
- Sound Knowledge of Business strategy formulation and implementation.
- Thorough knowledge of project management.
- Sound knowledge of financial risk control and management systems.
- A clear understanding of financial performance reporting.
- Appreciation of information management.
- Solid leadership skills.
- Excellent people management skills and interpersonal skills.
- Good presentation skills.
- Ability to apply and exploit information technology.
- Risk Management capabilities.
- Thorough understanding of the macro-economic environment.
TO APPLY
Interested candidates should CLICK HERE TO APPLY. Applications to reach NSSA not later than close of business on Friday the 4th of July 2025.