Senior Investment Associate at Nabo Capital

Nabo Capital is a 3rd generation investment firm with over 50 years experience of investing for institutions and individuals with an Africa-wide focus. Our core business revolves around the management of traditional asset classes such as equities, money markets and fixed-income portfolios. We also traverse alternative asset classes such as real estate, secur...

 

Senior Investment Associate

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience5 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldFinance / Accounting / Audit 

This is an on-site, full-time role for a Senior Investment Associate based in Kenya. The Senior Associate, Investments will play a critical role in developing and executing strategic asset allocation strategies across multiple asset classes. This position requires a skilled investment professional with strong quantitative abilities, deep market knowledge, and the capability to translate complex analytical insights into actionable investment decisions. The role involves direct engagement with portfolio construction, trading execution, and collaboration with senior leadership to optimize client outcomes. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Asset Allocation Analysis – Conduct rigorous quantitative and qualitative analysis to develop bespoke strategic asset allocation frameworks. Evaluate market conditions, economic indicators, and risk factors to inform allocation decisions across equity, fixed income, and alternative asset classes.
  • Multi-Asset Trading – Execute trades across multiple asset classes including equities (local, East African, African, and global markets), fixed income instruments, private debt/equity, REITs, FX, and derivatives. Ensure optimal execution while managing transaction costs and market impact.
  • Portfolio Construction & Optimization – Build and optimize multi-asset portfolios using quantitative models and optimization techniques. Implement portfolio rebalancing strategies, manage cash flows, and ensure alignment with client mandates and risk parameters.
  • Investment Research – Conduct in-depth research on equity markets, alternative investments, and macroeconomic trends. Generate investment ideas and theses to support portfolio decisions and identify emerging opportunities.
  • Investment Committee Presentations – Prepare and deliver compelling presentations to internal and external investment committees. Articulate investment rationale, risk considerations, and portfolio performance with clarity and precision.
  • Risk Management – Monitor portfolio risk exposures, conduct scenario analysis, and implement risk mitigation strategies. Ensure portfolios remain within defined risk tolerances and regulatory requirements.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration – Work closely with other departments including Operations, Compliance, and Distribution. Communicate effectively with key stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of investment strategies.
  • Performance Reporting – Contribute to performance attribution analysis and client reporting. Track portfolio metrics, benchmark comparisons, and provide insights to support client communications.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related quantitative field (required) 
  • CFA Charterholder or progress toward CFA designation (preferred) 

Experience

  • Minimum of 5 years of practical experience in investment research, trading, portfolio management, or related roles 
  • Demonstrated experience in equity markets research, trading, and investing, with focus on local and East African markets; Africa-wide and global market experience is an added advantage 
  • Working knowledge of alternative asset classes including private debt, private equity, REITs, FX, and derivatives 
  • Proven experience in multi-asset portfolio construction and optimization 
  • Track record of presenting to internal and external investment committees 

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Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Nabo Capital on www.linkedin.com to apply

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