
Company Description
Alert Group is a financial services company comprising of two subsidiaries, Alert Microfinance Bank (MFB) and Auto Bucks. Alert MFB is a profitable deposit-taking microfinance bank empowering micro and SME entrepreneurs across Nigeria through tailor-made financial services. Auto Bucks is a non-deposit taking MFI focused on SME lending and is launching soon. The company is located in Lagos.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for an Investment Portfolio Manager at Alert Group in Lagos. The Investment Portfolio Manager will be responsible for day-to-day management of client investment portfolios, analyzing market trends and performance, making investment decisions, and communicating with clients to provide investment advice.
Responsibilities:
– Develop and implement strategies to generate and grow the deposit base of the microfinance bank.
– Identify potential customers and target markets to effectively promote deposit products and services.
– Build and maintain relationships with existing and potential clients to maximize deposit acquisition.
– Provide information and guidance to customers regarding the features and benefits of deposit products and services.
– Conduct market research and analysis to identify opportunities for deposit growth and competitive positioning.
Conduct market research and analysis to identify opportunities for deposit growth and competitive positioning.
– Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as marketing and operations, to develop effective marketing – Develop and maintain a strong network of referral sources, such as business partners and community organizations, to generate leads and expand customer base.
– Stay updated with industry trends and market conditions related to deposit products and services.
– Provide training and support to internal teams to ensure effective promotion and sales of deposit products.
– Prepare reports and presentations on deposit generation activities, performance, and progress towards targets.
Qualifications and Skills:
– Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, or a related field.
– Minimum of 2 years of experience in liability generation within the financial services industry.
– Strong knowledge of asset management principles and practices.
– Proven track record in successfully generating liabilities and growing deposit accounts.
– Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build and maintain client relationships.
– Strong negotiation and sales skills to effectively promote deposit products and services.
– Analytical and problem-solving skills to identify opportunities and develop strategies for deposit growth.
– Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
– Proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
– Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance related to deposit products and services.

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