Portfolio Manager - Stabilisation and Future Generations Funds at Rhizome Consulting

Rhizome Consulting - Our primary objective is to meet both the needs of our client and to exceed their expectations. We offer a broad range of services, tailored to our client specification with full confidentiality.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Portfolio Manager - Stabilisation and Future Generations Funds

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full time

Job Summary

• The Portfolio Manager - Stabilisation and Future Generations Funds is responsible for managing investment portfolios across fixed income, equities, and illiquid assets. 
• This role ensures the prudent investment of the Stabilisation Fund to support revenue stability and the Future Generations Fund to build long-term savings for Nigeria. The position demands strategic portfolio management, risk oversight, and compliance with investment policies, with accountability for optimising returns while maintaining liquidity.
• As a key partner to senior management, the Portfolio Manager will drive investment strategy, oversee asset allocation, and support sustainable wealth creation for future generations.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a well-balanced portfolio across fixed income, equities, and illiquid investments to achieve risk-adjusted returns.
• Proactively monitor portfolio activity and trade positions, providing timely and insightful reports to management.
• Conduct in-depth portfolio performance analysis across asset classes and recommend strategic adjustments.
• Provide market intelligence and investment recommendations to senior management, ensuring alignment with economic trends.
• Plan and execute exit strategies to optimise returns and ensure efficient divestment.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including financial institutions, investment partners, and regulators, to stay ahead of market trends.
• Collaborate with risk managers to assess portfolio risks, define mitigation strategies, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Develop and implement tools to monitor government fiscal positions and ensure timely fund allocation for economic stabilisation.
• Support the development of investment policies and guidelines to enhance portfolio governance and decision-making.

Educational Qualifications

• First Degree in Finance / Accounting or other relevant disciplines.
• MBA in Finance (preferred).
• CFA qualification or in progress would be an advantage.

Knowledge, Skills And Experiences:

• Minimum of ten (10) years cognate experience with at least five (5) years portfolio management experience at a reputable investment / asset management institution.
• Strong market knowledge with experience in a broad array of financial market instruments.
• Strong analytical skills and experience in asset management and trading.
• Strong business acumen, maturity and tact, including the ability to relate with highest levels of management of financial institutions and other stakeholders.
• Decisive decision maker with excellent research, analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills.
• Highly motivated, self-starter with ability to work independently.
• Track record of successful investing.
• Appreciable understanding of the extant legislation.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethical standards and high level of integrity.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume to: vacancies@rhizomeng.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.