Chief Investment Officer role in Nairobi at Nabo Capital

The Chief Investment Officer will be responsible for setting and executing Nabo Capital’s investment strategy across all asset classes. This role requires a seasoned investment professional with deep analytical skills, strong leadership abilities, and a track record of consistently delivering superior risk-adjusted returns. The CIO will oversee investment research, portfolio management, and risk governance, ensuring alignment with client mandates and Nabo Capital’s long-term vision.

Chief Investment Officer Key Duties/ Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership – Develop and implement Nabo’s overarching investment philosophy and strategy to meet performance targets and client objectives.
• Portfolio Management – Oversee the construction and management of multi-asset portfolios, ensuring optimal allocation in line with market outlooks and risk parameters.
• Research Oversight – Guide in-depth market, sector, and company analysis to identify investment opportunities and manage downside risks.
• Team Leadership – Lead and mentor a high-performing investment team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Performance Monitoring – Review and analyse performance across portfolios, ensuring transparency, consistency, and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Client Engagement – Represent Nabo Capital in high-level client meetings, investor briefings, and stakeholder forums.
• Innovation – Drive the development of new investment products and strategies to enhance client value and firm competitiveness.
• Governance – Ensure robust investment governance, ethical conduct, and compliance with internal policies and external regulatory frameworks.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Investment, actuarial science or related field.
• Master’s degree in related fields.
• CFA Charter holder required; additional professional certifications are an added advantage.
• A minimum of 15 years’ experience in investment management, with at least 8 years in a Senior investment leadership role.
• Proven success in delivering consistent investment outperformance in African and global markets.
• Strong understanding of asset management, portfolio construction, financial markets, and macroeconomic drivers.
• Experience in managing diverse investment products, including equities, fixed income, private markets, and alternatives.
• Extremely strong business acumen.