INVESTMENT ADVISOR

Job Description

I&M Capital is a wholly owned subsidiary of the I&M Group PLC offering Wealth Management and Advisory Services. I&M Capital which has its Head Office in Nairobi, Kenya offers a myriad of Wealth Solutions which include fixed income securities locally and regionally, Collective Investment Schemes and Offshore Investments among others. I&M Capital is seeking to recruit competent and highly qualified individuals to support its Uganda entity in business development and operational support.

JOB TITLE: INVESTMENT ADVISOR 

LOCATION: HEAD OFFICE

REPORTS TO: COUNTRY MANAGER/ HEAD INVESTMENT ADVISOR

Job purpose:

The Job holder will assist the Country Manager/ Head Investment Advisor – Wealth Management to enhance business growth, drive initiatives that increase client value and income for the unit.

Key Responsibilities

• Origination of advisory transactions.
• Assist in the evaluation and processing of new investments for clients.
• Liaising with the Country Manager/ Head Investment Advisor – Wealth
• Management and the team to ensure successful execution of client transactions.
• Assist in the preparation of investment strategies, annual plans and policies.
• Support in the communication of the wealth management philosophies, vision, process and delivery to team members, clients and prospective clients.
• Increase the visibility of the investment process both internally to investment partners and externally to clients, prospects and centre of influence.
• Develop, recommend and execute the investment objectives, risk tolerance and strategies for the client portfolio.
• Oversee settlement and portfolio reporting.
• Assist in development of Investment Policy Statement for clients and prospects.
• Prepare commentaries to be distributed to clients.
• Conduct and prepare due diligence reports for offshore funds and managers for distribution internally and externally.
• Coordinating teams of professionals including accountants and lawyers as necessary for target transactions.
• Liaise with strategic partners in the execution of client transactions.
• Oversee the development and training of the team and manage time constraints and deadlines while ensuring a high level of quality on all transactions.
• Assist in any other administrative related assignments within the Company.
• Perform other job – related duties or special projects as assigned by with the Country Manager/ Head Investment Advisor.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, Finance or Business or related field
• Achievement of all CMA qualification requirements including the CISI exam requirements.

Work Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Wealth Management and or Investment Banking.
• Demonstrated experience in wealth management theory, associated investment strategies and instruments and characteristics of various marketplaces.
• Ability to prepare client and new business presentation material, including strong working knowledge of spreadsheet and presentation software.

Key Required Competencies & Skills

• Exceptional analytical and quantitative background.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and solid research skills.
• Ability to find and contact potential clients, with ability to build (or utilize existing) extensive network of potential clients and referral sources.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to work across functions and levels of seniority.
• Initiative – must be a self-starter, able to work independently with drive and motivation.
• Prior experience in investment banking / wealth management and/or knowledge of the process and client expectations.

Note: Deadline for this job posting is Friday 15 August 2025 at 5:00pm and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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