Portfolio Manager Job Vacancy in Ho, Ghana – Banking & Financial Services

Job Description

Position: Portfolio Manager

Company: Standard Chartered Bank

Location: Ho, Ghana

Experience: 5-7 years

Education: Bachelor’s degree

Employment Type: Full-time

Industry: Banking & Financial Services

Department: Risk Management

Vacancies: 1

Company Overview

Standard Chartered Bank is a leading international bank with operations in over 70 countries. We have a long history of providing financial services to individuals, businesses, and institutions. Our goal is to be the best international bank in Ghana, providing excellent service to our customers and contributing to the economic development of the country.

We are committed to being a responsible business, promoting sustainable development and reducing our environmental impact. We believe in diversity and inclusion, and we strive to create a work environment that is welcoming and inclusive for all employees.

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Portfolio Manager to join our Risk Management team in Ho, Ghana. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a portfolio of loans and other financial assets, ensuring that they are properly risk-assessed and monitored.

The Portfolio Manager will work closely with other teams, including Credit Risk, Market Risk, and Operations, to ensure that the bank’s risk management policies and procedures are followed. The candidate will also be responsible for identifying and mitigating potential risks, and for developing and implementing strategies to optimize the portfolio’s performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of loans and other financial assets, ensuring that they are properly risk-assessed and monitored.
• Work closely with other teams, including Credit Risk, Market Risk, and Operations, to ensure that the bank’s risk management policies and procedures are followed.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks, and develop and implement strategies to optimize the portfolio’s performance.
• Monitor and report on the portfolio’s performance, including providing regular updates to senior management.
• Develop and maintain relationships with customers, ensuring that their needs are met and that the bank’s risk management policies are followed.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as finance, accounting, or economics.
• 5-7 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a banking or financial institution.
• Strong knowledge of risk management principles and practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to prioritize tasks effectively.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as finance, accounting, or economics.

Experience

5-7 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a banking or financial institution.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career development and advancement.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• Recognition and reward for outstanding performance.

Training

We offer a comprehensive training program to ensure that our employees have the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in their roles.

Working Environment

We strive to create a work environment that is welcoming and inclusive for all employees. We believe in diversity and inclusion, and we promote a culture of respect and empathy.

Application Process

If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking for a new challenge, please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, to our website.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Standard Chartered Bank is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we promote a culture of respect and empathy.