Are you ready to embark on a transformational journey? We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking leader to join us as a Senior Analyst, Non-Fixed Income.
The Rwanda Social Security Board aspires to transform towards a modern, high performing institution that is committed to delivering strategic corporate performance initiatives that ensure long-term sustainability.
This role offers a unique opportunity to drive data-informed decision-making at the highest level, formulate and execute innovative plans that ensure strong portfolio returns whilst providing significant socio-economic value to the Rwandan people. This influential role will require you to analyze complex data, explore emerging trends and leverage advanced analytics to provide valuable insights and comprehensive investment strategies for existing investee companies and future investment targets.
Reporting directly to the Head, Non-Fixed Income, the Senior Analyst, Non-Fixed Income will be responsible for identifying, assessing, and executing non-fixed income investment opportunities, mostly equity investments, and undertaking research on sectors of activity.
About RSSB
The Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) has the mandate to manage and promote social security in Rwanda. RSSB’s vision is to provide a comprehensive social security system that caters to the diverse social security needs of the population, RSSB plays an important role in realizing Vision 2050 and the National Strategy for Transformation (NST1). RSSB manages six social security schemes, namely: Pension, Occupational Hazards, Medical scheme, CBHI, Maternity Leave Benefits and EjoHeza (Long-term Term Saving Scheme).
As a leading player in the financial sector, RSSB serves as the largest institutional investor in Rwanda. With assets under management amounting to 1.9 trillion Rwf, which is equivalent to 17% of the country’s GDP, RSSB invests in key sectors of the economy and plays a crucial role in the functioning and growth of the financial sector. With approximately 12 million members, encompassing 90% of Rwanda’s population, RSSB is at the forefront of securing the health and financial well-being of Rwandans.
To achieve its important mandate, RSSB is embarking on a transformative journey, aiming to become a modern, data-driven, and high-performing institution. As part of this ambitious initiative, we are seeking highly motivated individuals who are results-oriented and uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. By joining RSSB, you will have the opportunity to actively contribute to the advancement of social security and overall transformation of Rwanda.
If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact, ready to embrace innovation and change, and eager to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, then RSSB is the place for you.
Key duties and responsibilities
- Identify non-fixed income investment opportunities (non-listed and listed equity investments, other asset classes that would be added to RSSB asset allocation such as commodities).
- Carry out financial analysis and preliminary due diligence to assess investment opportunities.
- Execute acquisitions/sells of non-fixed income instruments.
- Develop proper reporting framework and guidelines with subsidiaries for performance management.
- Participate in the preparation of the strategic and business plans and related budgets in the Non-Fixed Income Function and ensure their successful implementation.
- Manage effectively RSSB subsidiaries, contribute actively to their strategic visions and make sure they are implemented efficiently.
- Create a platform enabling synergies within RSSB subsidiaries.
- Set up investment strategies and define investment holding horizons and subsequent exit strategies.
- Perform Research and Development activities such as sector analysis and competition analysis within a sector of activity.
- Contribute to the development of investment policies, procedures, and manuals.
- Manage and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure the accuracy of the investments payments and income to be received.
- Encourage creativity and innovative thinking within its team.
- Perform any other duties related to non-fixed income Function as may be assigned from time to time.
Key qualifications and experience
The successful candidate must have at least:
- Master’s Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics or any other relevant field with preferably 2 years’ relevant experience.
OR
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics any other relevant with preferably 4 years’ relevant experience.
- Professional certification in ACCA, CPA, CFA, or a related field is an added advantage.
Key competencies
Technical competencies:
- The incumbent must have strong corporate finance skills.
- The incumbent must have strong analytical skills.
- The incumbent must have strong negotiation skills.
- The incumbent must have robust knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
- The incumbent must have strong financial risk management skills.
- The incumbent must have strong resource management skills.
- The incumbent must have strong project management skills.
- The incumbent must have robust knowledge of relevant laws, policies, and regulations.
Behavioral competencies:
- Must demonstrate exceptional customer service, strategic thinking, and unwavering ethics. Reject corruption and political influences emphatically.
- Must be able to cultivate and sustain positive relationships with key stakeholders and staff alike.
- Must be able to adapt established methods for new applications within the institution and embrace change proactively.
Additional Information:
The position is based in Kigali, Rwanda and applicants must be willing to relocate outside their countries of domicile.
RSSB reserves the right to appoint or to issue an employment contract to the successful candidate.
Interested candidates are advised to visit the RSSB website for a more detailed job description for the role and submit your application online by 11 January 2024.
In addition, please attach a curriculum vitae that contains details of your qualifications, experience and positions held relevant to this role. Include your day and evening telephone numbers, email address, names, and address of three professional referees. Also, attach copies of your academic and professional qualifications.
Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a valid Criminal Clearance Certificate.
RSSB is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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