PTA Bank Senior Investment Officer Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Vacancy: Senior Investment OfficerThe Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank, commonly known as the PTA Bank, is a development financial institution established as part of the COMESA economic arrangements. The Bank’s vision is to become a world class financial institution contributing to the economic growth and prosperity of the Eastern and Southern African region through provision of trade, projects and infrastructure finance.
PTA Bank aims to attract and retain exceptionally talented professionals by offering a conducive working environment and attractive salaries and benefits. In line with its growth strategy, the Bank is looking for self motivated and results oriented professionals to join a team committed to building a world class financial institution.

Interested and qualified candidates from the Bank’s member states are therefore invited to apply for the following position:
 Job Summary: Under direct supervision of the Director, Funds Management, the Senior Investment Officer provides support with fund management, financial analysis and other technical and administrative support to the unit.
The position holder is responsible for providing support in the building of the PTA Bank’s fund management business; sourcing new investments; performing financial modelling and valuation; conducting market studies aimed at identifying potential investments; preparation of detailed reviews of lending and investment opportunities; relationship management; assist in the sourcing non-functional currency long tenured funding from institutional investors and preparation of key documents and presentations.A Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Banking, Finance and Economics or equivalent degree; a relevant professional qualification such as CA, CPA, ACCA or CFA shall have added advantage;A minimum of 10 years of of relevant professional experience in the financial sector; especially in funds/asset management, equity valuation, capital markets;Robust knowledge of all aspects of equity valuation and good understanding of the asset management industry;Proven substantive experience in equity valuation, preferably in Sub-Saharan Africa and PTA Bank’s member states;Creative problem-solver with exceptional analytical skills;Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and manage dynamic priorities, and ability to work under pressure to deliver on strict deadlines with minimal supervision;Strong communication, interpersonal, presentation and facilitation skills;Language proficiency in English and or French, ideally bi-lingual (English / French).Applications should include a resume, recent passport size photo, full contact address and the names and addresses of three referees. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. All inquiries can be sent to sheila.amule@ptabank.org.
Applications can be sent directly to the above e-mail address or to the following physical address, on or before April 30, 2014The Director, Human Resources and Administration
The Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development (PTA Bank)
197 Lenana Place, Lenana Road
P. O. Box 48596 00-100
Nairobi, Kenya