Manager - Investment Management
Sygnus Group
- Kingston and St. Andrew
- Not disclosed
- Permanent full-time
- Updated 18/02/2025
- HRD
The Manager - Investment Management will assist with managing alternative assets, including portfolio monitoring, liquidity strategies, report preparation, capital raising, and hedging.
Manager - Investment Management
Overview:
The Manager - Investment Management will primarily be responsible for assisting with the management of alternative investment assets. This will be inclusive of (but not limited to): monitoring portfolio investments; assisting with portfolio liquidity management strategies; preparing management reports; participating in capital raising activities; assisting with portfolio asset-liability management strategies; assisting with portfolio FX and interest rate hedging strategies; participating in various committee meetings.
This is a great opportunity to learn and grow from working closely with some of the most experienced and innovative Investment Management professionals in the region.
Key Responsibilities:
- Co-manage the assets on the Sygnus alternative investment management platform, inclusive of, but not limited to: private credit, project finance real estate, private equity and impact investments.
- Assist with monitoring and reporting on the performance of individual investments
- Manage and maintain the online credit management system
- Monitor and execute treasury management activities including: deployment of dry powder into new investments, portfolio liquidity strategies, asset-liability management strategies and hedging strategies
- Prepare reports, make recommendations and present to various investment and risk committees on a monthly and quarterly basis
- Maintain and update various pricing, valuation, investment, debt and credit loss models
- Participate in capital raising activities, investor roadshows and presentations
- Evaluate investment recommendations provided to the investment and risk management committee for alternative investment assets
- Assist with preparing communication to shareholders through various media channels
- Participate in and prepare minutes for investment and risk management committee (IRMC) meetings.
Relevant Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, Actuarial Science or equivalent.
- MBA, MSC in Finance or similar qualitifications in a quantitiative discipline would be asset
- CFA designation or in pursuit of the CFA designation
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in banking, finance or business, particularly on the quantitative area.
- Advanced reporting and data analytics knowledge and experience.
- Solid strategic thinker and problem solver.
- Detail-oriented, accurate, organized, able to set priorities.
- Team player, with strong coaching, feedback and listening skills.
- Good understanding of private equity, real estate investments and private credit investment securities such as bilateral notes and debt structures.
- General understanding of international financial markets and the economies of the Caribbean.
- Excellent financial modelling experience and expertise.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, written, organization and presentation skills.
- High degree of integrity, entrepreneurial spirit, innovative inclination, and strong work ethic.
About Sygnus:
Headquartered in Jamaica, Sygnus has operations in Puerto Rico and St. Lucia and is the Caribbean’s leading alternative investment management company with investment funds spanning private credit, real estate and private equity. In addition to our alternative investment solutions, Sygnus also provides its clients with Investment Banking and Wealth Management solutions.
Sygnus is an entrepreneurial and problem-solving business anchored by our 3i’s Principles of Innovation, Independence, and Integrity. Our leading alternative investment (AI) platform is fueled by innovative and transformational strategies that are committed to accelerating growth across the region whilst providing investors with an attractive asset class for their investment portfolios. Led by our team of experts, Sygnus strives to formulate customized solutions for our partners that unlock value whilst positively impacting the society of the region.
Sygnus offers its team members an unmatched opportunity to work with the leading alternative investment manager where they will gain exposure to cutting-edge financial solutions in private equity, private credit, real estate, and impact strategies, including investment in climate and economic resilience sectors. Team members work in a dynamic and supportive environment that requires constant collaboration, teamwork, ideation, and creative thinking. Team Members are empowered to sharpen their skills and build successful careers whilst working with industry leaders and industry pioneers.
The deadline for submission of applications is 4 March 2025. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. To learn more about Sygnus visit https://sygnusgroup.com/.
