Assistant Manager, Portfolio Management - JKUATES

JKUAT Enterprises Ltd (JKUATES) is a state corporation fully owned by JKUAT. Through research, consulting, training, and innovation, we deliver tailored advisory services to both public and private sector clients.
Our client in the financial sector is seeking suitably qualified, experienced, result-oriented and highly motivated individuals to fill the following vacant position.
Assistant Manager, Portfolio ManagementGrade 4
Full time
Nairobi Area, Kenya
Job Description
Portfolio Management
Duties and Responsibilities entail:
i. Managing, relationships with investees.
ii. Collecting and analyzing investment portfolio data to monitor investment returns and risk levels.
iii. Monitoring and report risk in assigned investment geographics.
iv. Identifying high risk in vestments and propose strategies to mitigate risk.
v. Coordinating with Investment appraisal department to ensure effective and timely communications of the progress and impact of the investment portfolio.
vi. Coordinating with Investment Officers to ensure regulatory, reporting
vii. Ensuring compliance in investment geographies.
viii. Participating in investor meetings and calls to provide portfolio updates.
ix. Providing content for concept notes and proposals to potential investors.
Requirements
Person Specifications
i. At least eight (8) years' relevant work experience, four (4) of which must have been in a supervisory role.
ii. Master's degree in in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Business, Economics, Engineering or any other relevant field from a recognized institution;
iii. Bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Business, Economics, Engineering or any other relevant field from a recognized institution;
iv. Merit and ability as shown in work performance
v. Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks
vi. Meets the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution
Professional Qualification (Added Advantage)

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• Certified qualification in any of the following; Financial Analyst (CFA), Investment and Financial Analyst (CIFA), Public Accountant (CPA (K) or Association of Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA (UK) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  
• Member of a relevant professional body
  

Skills and Competencies
i. Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills, adept at concise communications.
ii. Outstanding client relationship development and management skills.
iii. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
iv. High degree of Excel proficiency - the ability to create and maintain spread sheets with accuracy.
v. Aptitude for presenting financial information in understandable formats for multiple audiences.
vi. Proactive problem-solving attitude.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
To view the detailed job descriptions for the role and a guide on how to apply, please log on to our e-recruitment platform via careers.jkuates.co.ke.
Applicants MUST upload the following documents during the application:

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2. A Signed application letter;
   
3. A detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating current and previous employer(s), position(s) held, and names of at least three professional referees;
   
4. National Identity Card and
   
5. Copies of all academic and professional certificates.
   

Applications are to be received not later than Tuesday, 3rd November 2026.
JKUATES is an equal opportunity employer. Youth, Female, Persons with Disabilities (PWD), and marginalized community candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Canvassing, falsifying, or misinterpreting qualifications will result in automatic disqualification.
ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.