27 May 2025

Chief Investment Officer at Nabo Capital

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Job Description

Nabo Capital is a 3rd generation investment firm with over 50 years experience of investing for institutions and individuals with an Africa-wide focus. Our core business revolves around the management of traditional asset classes such as equities, money markets and fixed-income portfolios. We also traverse alternative asset classes such as real estate, secur…

Chief Investment Officer

The Chief Investment Officer will be responsible for setting and executing Nabo Capital’s investment strategy across all asset classes. This role requires a seasoned investment professional with deep analytical skills, strong leadership abilities, and a track record of consistently delivering superior risk-adjusted returns. The CIO will oversee investment research, portfolio management, and risk governance, ensuring alignment with client mandates and Nabo Capital’s long-term vision.

Key Duties/ Responsibilities

  • Strategic Leadership – Develop and implement Nabo’s overarching investment philosophy and strategy to meet performance targets and client objectives.
  • Portfolio Management – Oversee the construction and management of multi-asset portfolios, ensuring optimal allocation in line with market outlooks and risk parameters.
  • Research Oversight – Guide in-depth market, sector, and company analysis to identify investment opportunities and manage downside risks.
  • Team Leadership – Lead and mentor a high-performing investment team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.
  • Performance Monitoring – Review and analyse performance across portfolios, ensuring transparency, consistency, and compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Client Engagement – Represent Nabo Capital in high-level client meetings, investor briefings, and stakeholder forums.
  • Innovation – Drive the development of new investment products and strategies to enhance client value and firm competitiveness.
  • Governance – Ensure robust investment governance, ethical conduct, and compliance with internal policies and external regulatory frameworks.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Investment, actuarial science or related field.
  • Master’s degree in related fields.
  • CFA Charter holder required; additional professional certifications are an added advantage.
  • A minimum of 15 years’ experience in investment management, with at least 8 years in a Senior investment leadership role.
  • Proven success in delivering consistent investment outperformance in African and global markets.
  • Strong understanding of asset management, portfolio construction, financial markets, and macroeconomic drivers.
  • Experience in managing diverse investment products, including equities, fixed income, private markets, and alternatives.
  • Extremely strong business acumen.


Method of Application

We encourage candidates with above qualifications to send their CVs and cover letter to 

[email protected]

Applications close on 16th June 2025. Nabo Capital Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note that we do not charge fees for receiving or processing job applications. Canvassing shall automatically be disqualified.





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