Portfolio Manager - Alternative Investments (CISL)

About the role

Co-operative Bank is hiring a Portfolio Manager for its Co-op Trust Investment Services Limited (CISL) unit in Nairobi. Reporting to the Chief Investment Officer, the role holder originates, structures and maintains direct alternative investment proposals and special funds, presents them to suitable clients within the overall portfolio and statutory constraints, and supports the CISL investment team in optimising investment returns across investible asset classes.

Key responsibilities

• Support alternative investments sourcing, monitoring and reporting across all CISL mandates.
• Create, manage and report on special funds for retail and corporate clients, ensuring outperformance and compliance.
• Lead client engagements on alternative investments and maximise returns on assets under management.
• Work with alternative investment service providers and consultants on business plans and asset strategies.
• Maintain performance evaluation metrics and reports, and assess the suitability of client investments.
• Contribute to due diligence, including reviewing financial and operating assumptions and modelling full life-cycle financial analysis from acquisition to disposal, and manage post-investment integration.
• Engage regulators and professionals on product design, development and compliance, and ensure risk management requirements are met and escalated where needed.
• Propose changes in the alternative investments space to the CIO and client boards.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in a business-related field.
• Must be a registered and practicing member of ICIFA.
• CFA or CAIA is an added advantage.
• Ability to work under minimum supervision with good judgement, proactively solve problems and show attention to detail.

Required skills

• Understanding of alternative investments as an asset class and special funds as an investment product.
• Knowledge of financial and accounting principles.
• Ability to negotiate and build mutually beneficial relationships.

To apply, send a cover letter and detailed CV by email to the bank's jobs department, quoting the reference number PIM/CISL/2026, by 30 September 2026.