Recruitment at Lotus Capital Limited

Lotus Capital Limited is a full-service ethical investment management company specializing in Asset Management, Private Wealth Management, and Financial Advisory services. Lotus Capital is a pioneer in non-interest finance in Nigeria and duly registered with the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) as Fund Managers.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Portfolio Manager

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time
Reporting to: CIO

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement investment strategies in line with portfolio objectives and expectations
• Construct and manage investment portfolios across asset classes (including equities & fixed income assets) in line with mandates
• Appraise investment opportunities and prepare high quality investment proposals
• Oversee seamless transaction execution and settlement
• Manage portfolio riskeffectively
• Achieve portfolio outperformance of selected benchmarks
• Effective revenue generation to achieve annual targets
• Prepare and deliver quality performance reports
• Prepare and deliver periodic management reports
• Maintain professional relationships with existing and potential clients, financial institutions, and other stakeholders to support investment products
• Communicate with stakeholders on market conditions and economic trends
• Other related investment management duties.

Education

• Master’s Degree in Economics, Finance or a related discipline
• Passed CFA level 2 exam – minimum requirement.

Job Attributes:

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in managing investment portfolios across asset classes
• Excellent investment performance track record and revenue generating skills
• Excellent trade origination and execution skills
• Excellent understanding of the global and domestic macroeconomic environment, capital markets and securities regulations
• Excellent understanding of investment strategies and risk management
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
• Strong product development skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong numeracy and presentation skills
• High attention to detail
• Strong ethics and integrity
• Familiarity with non-interest finance principles – added advantage.

Application Closing Date
30th November, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@lotuscapitallimited.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Job Title: Credit Analyst

Location: Nigeria
Reporting to: Credit and Risk Manager

Responsibilities

• Responsible: Analysing investment opportunities and investing in approved investment.
• Assessing, analysing and interpreting financial information
• Prepare credit analysis memo and recommend to the investment committee for approval
• Prepare reports on degree of risk in the sectors being invested and keep knowledge of key issues up-to-date (e.g. legal, market risk and compliance issues)
• Monitor performance of approved credit transaction and give reports of assessment
• helping to enhance the quality of credit applications
• Prepare Memos for disbursement and other memos as may be required in the unit
• Weekly updating of Portfolio Reports
• Ensure client documentation are properly filed
• Preparation of reports for meeting, EOM, MPR
• Follow up on client Takaful claims, renewals and other Takaful matters
• Other duties assigned.

Requirements

• B.Sc in Banking & Finance / Economics / Accounting or any related field
• ICAN or other professional membership will be added advantage.
• Proficient in financial statement analysis and good analytical skills
• Fast Learner, Dynamic & Open minded.
• Ability to work with less supervision.
• Good communication skill.

Accountabilities:

• Profitability, Quality and timeliness of investment reports
• Timely and objective analysis of credit transactions
• Investee portfolio health.

Application Closing Date
15th December, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to: careers@lotuscapitallimited.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Job Title: HR Generalist

Location: Nigeria

Functions and Resposibilities
Human Resources:

• Responsible for driving the effective implementation of Human Resources processes, policies and procedures.
• To contribute at both a strategic and operational level in order to identify HR priorities and recommend appropriate people management solutions which support business aims.
• Responsible for recruitment and selection – sourcing the right talents and recommend for management’s final selection. Obtain hiring needs from line managers and is involved in the selection process.
• Prepare offer letters, carry out reference checks, manage confirmation of new hires.
• Work closely with the Group Head to gather and analyze market data to measure the competitiveness of the employee compensation and benefits package.
• Interface and co-ordinate smooth relationship with outsourcing partners.
• Records Management – ensure all employee documents are properly filed both in soft and hard formats;
• Advise management on HMO, pension, welfare and insurance schemes.
• Maintain current records of all staff details with respect to personal information, salary and benefits such as welfare, Group Life Insurance, Pension, medicals etc.
• Work closely with Group Head in the co-ordination of disciplinary and grievance procedures, working with the Legal department where necessary
• Conduct exit interviews when necessary.
• Ensure sound, current and innovative HR policies in line with labour laws and business objectives and that they are communicated to employees and implemented company wide.
• Develop and maintain relationships with external training bodies, PFAs, HMOs, NSITF, ITF, FMBN etc.
• Assist the Group Head on implementation of effective performance management that is tied to the business strategy.
• Collate Data for Quarterly Board Paper, Prepare quarterly board reports and other HR reports for management team
• Assist the Group Head with the overall provision of people management services.
• Assist in the organization and smooth running of Staff Development Sessions, team bonding activities,
• Book reviews, annual staff retreats and quarterly town hall and Monday morning meetings;
• Leave administration – draw up and monitor annual leave calendar;
• Collate monthly end of month report (EOM);
• Assist with employee orientation program;
• Assist with the design of an annual training plan, in its implementation and monitoring
• Maintain and update the database of training delivered to any staff on an on-going basis
• Maintain and update database on new hires, exits, confirmation and leave;
• Manage Staff travels & Protocols Assist to organize and prepare for seminars & trainings for staff Conduct induction & registration process (e.g. pre-employment medical test, health insurance registration, PFA, Opening of Bank account) for new staff Other duties as assigned.

Office Administration:

• Ensure proper cleaning of office premises
• Manage the Managing Director’s diary, meetings and travelling arrangement
• Other duties as assigned.

Corporate Services:

• Assist in the production and publication of the monthly internal and external newsletters;
• Assist in the organization of special events and campaigns;
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies and Skills

• Master’s Degree in Human Resources or MBA is an added advantage
• Minimum requirement: 5 – 7 years cognate experience
• Added Advantage: Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an HR advisory role
• Professional (Memberships & Cerifications)
• Minimum requirement: Membership of relevant professional body e.g. CIPM /CIPD/SHRM
• Knowledgeable on HR procedures and policies
• Knowledgeable on the application of Nigerian labour laws
• Project Management Experience
• Enthusiasm, energy and commitment;
• Good people management, interpersonal and communication skills;
• High standards of confidentiality, ethics and integrity;
• Tenacity and empathy;
• Excellent customer relationship etiquettes;
• Good time management skills;
• Attention to detail;
• Ability to work under pressure with little supervision; Ability to “think out of the box”
• Ability to follow through with a task.
• Decision-making skills
• Analytical skills
• Communication skills (oral and written)
• Execution skills.

Job Scope and Accountabilities:
Prompt response to employee requests/enquiries:

• Efficient record management;
• Efficient office administration;
• Efficient Customer Relationship Management.

Key Interfaces:

• All HODs;
• All staff, Units and Branches;
• Support staff;
• Vendors
• Government agencies, external consultants, professional.

Application Closing Date
15th December, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@lotuscapitallimited.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Job Title: Credit Marketer

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Lotus Capital Limited is a full-service ethical investment management company specializing in Asset Management, Private Wealth Management, and Financial Advisory services.
• Lotus Capital is a pioneer in non-interest finance in Nigeria and duly registered with the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) as Fund Managers.

Responsibilities

• Origination of Asset-Backed and Trade Transactions
• Marketing – Identify and cultivate Corporate Clients in various sectors including Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, Telecommunication, Agriculture amongst others
• Manage client relationships and ensure service excellence
• Achieve the budgeted income target from transactions
• Other duties assigned

Job Scope & Accountabilities:

• Responsible for the growth of Asset Backed and Trade Transaction Portfolio
• Prepare and deliver presentations to prospective clients on product offering
• Prepare detailed information memorandum and credit analysis on prospective clients
• Ensure all required client documentation are duly collected as required
• Liaise with other departments to ensure smooth approval process of transactions within agreed turnaround times
• Responsible for income generation from transactions
• Excellent relationship management and customer service
• Achieve allocated budget income and transaction volumes as advised
• Provide weekly reports to the Departmental Head on activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or related field
• A minimum of 7 years’ experience in financial services credit marketing role
• An MBA or Masters’ degree would be an advantage

Competences & Skills:

• Experienced in credit creation and analysis
• Good understanding of macroeconomic indices
• Good interpersonal and analytical skills
• Good Presentation skills (PowerPoint, Excel)
• Good Communication skills (written and spoken)
• Good understanding of marketing and customer service delivery.

Application Closing Date
15th December, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@lotuscapitallimited.com using “Credit Marketer” as the subject of the mail.

Job Title: Business Development Officer (Female)

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Objective

• The candidate shall be responsible for growing the company’s funds under management and effectively managing client relationships.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Build a portfolio through deposit mobilization activities
• Grow mid to high end clientele base
• Generate deposits from medium to large organizations Consultative sales and direct marketing
• Cross selling of products
• Effective relationship management
• Deliver excellent customer service
• Co-ordinate or participate in company marketing activities
• Lead generation and conversion
• Prepare accurate and timely periodic reports
• Perform all activities necessary to achieve set targets
• Understanding of essential economic indices and implications
• Facilitate financial intelligence programs for clients and prospects
• Adhere to industry code of conduct, regulations and SEC rules Educational.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree
• Islamic Finance knowledge would be an added advantage.

Experience:

• A minimum of 7 years’ post NYSC experience in a marketing and deposit generation role
• Experience with successfully building a deposit portfolio Key Competency.

Requirements:

• Interpersonal skills
• Networking skills
• Knowledge of the capital market and products
• Financial intelligence knowledge Communication and presentation skills
• Report writing skills
• Negotiation skills
• Adept at public speaking
• Organizational and planning skills
• High standards of ethics and integrity.

Application Closing Date
15th December, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: careers@lotuscapitallimited.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: Only females are required.