Senior Director, Portfolio Management and Performance

Build the portfolio management framework, bringing monitoring, valuation, performance analysis and reporting into a consistent process.

Compare investments with their business plans and benchmarks; identify underperformance and work with investment teams on improvement initiatives.

Oversee periodic valuations, challenge assumptions and maintain reliable investment data, methodologies and controls.

Prepare portfolio reviews for the Investment Committee and clear reporting for senior leadership and the Board.

Analyse concentrations, liquidity, expected distributions and emerging risks; escalate material developments with recommendations for action.

Improve and automate reporting processes, strengthen collaboration across functions and develop the portfolio management team.

Typically 17–20+ years in investing, asset management, development finance, investment banking or related finance and advisory roles.

Substantial portfolio monitoring, performance management or valuation experience, ideally with an infrastructure investor, private equity fund, DFI or sovereign fund.

Experience presenting to senior investment professionals, Investment Committees and Boards, with strong commercial judgement and influence.

Strong financial modelling and valuation skills; understanding of infrastructure in emerging markets, with African experience strongly preferred.

Academic background in finance, financial engineering, economics or a related field; an MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is advantageous.

Excellent written and spoken English and French; demonstrated ability to lead process improvements and work across a multicultural organisation.