Treasury Portfolio/Fund Manager

Widestride International Limited manages the WIL Balanced Asset as a discretionary private investment product designed to deliver a balanced combination of capital growth, income generation, and risk mitigation in line with each investor’s objectives and risk profile.

The portfolio is strategically diversified across low-risk instruments, including Treasury Bills, investment-grade bonds, money market funds, and term deposits, as well as medium-risk investments such as SEC-approved equities and publicly listed Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). This diversified approach enables the portfolio to pursue competitive returns while maintaining prudent risk management and capital preservation.

Job Title: Treasury Portfolio Manager

Job Type: Full Time/Hybrid

Level: Senior Level

Purpose Statement

We are seeking an experienced Senior Capital Markets, Treasury & Portfolio/Fund Management professional to lead the Company’s treasury, investment, and portfolio activities, drive portfolio growth and profitability, optimize liquidity and returns, manage SEC-approved investment products, and ensure strong regulatory compliance and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Identify, originate, evaluate, and execute investment opportunities across approved asset classes, including fixed income, equities, money market instruments, and alternative investments.

• Lead the development and execution of the Company’s treasury, investment, and portfolio management strategy to drive sustainable growth, profitability, liquidity, and risk-adjusted returns.

• Manage the Company’s investment portfolio and SEC-approved investment products, including asset allocation, security selection, portfolio rebalancing, performance monitoring, and risk management.

• Oversee treasury and liquidity management, including cash-flow forecasting, cash positioning, short-term investments, funding requirements, and efficient deployment of surplus funds.

• Drive portfolio and revenue growth through client acquisition, investment mobilization, and effective relationship management across high-net-worth individuals, corporates, institutional investors, and other strategic clients.

• Build and manage strategic relationships with banks, financial institutions, brokers, custodians, fund managers, institutional investors, regulators, and other capital market stakeholders.

• Develop and enhance investment products and solutions aligned with market opportunities, regulatory requirements, client needs, and the Company’s overall commercial objectives.

• Conduct market research, financial analysis, and portfolio reviews to identify emerging opportunities, assess market risks, optimize returns, and recommend timely strategic adjustments.

• Ensure full compliance with SEC regulations, investment guidelines, internal policies, risk frameworks, and industry best practices, while maintaining appropriate controls across treasury and investment activities.

• Provide strategic treasury and investment advice to Executive Management and lead the Treasury & Investment team, including preparation of investment proposals, financial forecasts, portfolio performance reports, management reports, and development of team capability as the business grows.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Banking & Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; relevant professional qualifications such as CFA, ACT, ACA/ACCA, CPA, CIS, FRM, or an MBA/Master’s degree are an added advantage.

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in Treasury, Capital Markets, Investment Management, Asset Management, Wealth Management, Corporate Finance, or related financial services, with demonstrated senior-level experience.

• Proven track record in managing liquidity, cash positions, funding requirements, investments, and capital market transactions within a regulated financial institution or investment environment.

• Demonstrated experience in developing and executing investment and treasury strategies, driving portfolio growth, optimizing returns, and preserving capital.

• Strong knowledge of money and capital market instruments, including Treasury Bills, Commercial Papers, Bonds, Fixed Income Securities, Mutual Funds, Equities, Repos, and other investment products.

• Strong expertise in portfolio management, including asset allocation, security selection, portfolio rebalancing, yield optimisation, performance measurement, and risk-adjusted return analysis.

• Sound understanding of treasury and investment risk management, including market, liquidity, interest-rate, credit, and counterparty risks, as well as regulatory requirements, governance, and internal controls.

• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills, with proficiency in spreadsheets, cash-flow forecasting, scenario and sensitivity analysis, investment appraisal, portfolio modelling, and relevant treasury and market tools.

• Excellent commercial judgment, business development, negotiation, leadership, communication, presentation, and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to engage clients, financial institutions, regulators, and senior management.

• SEC Sponsored Individual status or relevant SEC registration is an added advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Opportunity to work with a newly established fund management company and contribute to its growth and success

• Collaborative and dynamic work environment

• Professional development and training opportunities