VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT:  OFFICER, INVESTMENT

Introduction of the Corporation

WAICA Re is one of the fastest growing reinsurance companies in Africa. WAICA Re is head quartered in Freetown (Sierra Leone) and operates through five (5) Regional Offices namely Lagos (Nigeria), Accra (Ghana), Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire), Tunis (Tunisia) and UAE (Dubai). It also has four (4) Subsidiary Companies namely, WAICA Re Zimbabwe Limited in Harare (Zimbabwe), WAICA Re Kenya in Nairobi (Kenya), and Investments Companies namely WAICA Re Capital, Accra (Ghana) and WAICA Re (United Kingdom).

Job purpose

The Officer, Investment through the supervision of the Investment Manager will be responsible for managing investment portfolios, conducting in-depth analysis, and preparing comprehensive investment reports. The role also involves assisting in the evaluation of various treasury activities, maintaining banking relationships, and managing a range of internal and external risks, including foreign exchange risk.

Job duties and responsibilities

• Assess portfolio performance and ensure accurate investment reconciliation
• Ensure all required investment documents are properly signed and maintained.
• Develop and maintain financial models to forecast market trends and evaluate potential investments
• Monitor portfolio performance, assess risks and adjust strategies to optimize returns.
• Conduct in-depth research on securities and asset classes to support investment decision-making.
• Analyse financial data, identify key trends, and present reports to the Investment committee and stakeholder
• Utilize financial models and forecasting techniques to assess potential investment outcomes
• Monitor competitor strategies and industry developments to maintain a competitive edge.
• Analyse market, credit, and liquidity risks associated with different investment strategies.
• Ensure that all investments comply with relevant regulatory standards and corporate governance practices.
• Work closely with the risk and compliance teams to maintain transparency and accountability in all investment decisions.

 Candidate Profile

  Qualifications

• A relevant degree

Professional qualifications

• Pursuing a professional investment qualification such as Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or equivalent is an added advantage

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years working experience in investment

 Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent financial modelling and forecasting abilities.
• Deep knowledge of equity and fixed income markets.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to deadlines.

 Essential skills Required to Meet Job Demands

• Negotiation and Persuasion
• Results Focus
• Quality Focus
• Excellent with numbers
• Proficiency in excel, power point and word.
• Underwriting skills

 Application Procedure

 Interested Candidates for this role shall be required to send a CV to vacancies@waicare.com

 Closing date for application:  23^rd March 2025.