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Manager, Investments
Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Limited (Kenya Re)
Nairobi·Masters·Closed
At a glance
The Manager, Investments at Kenya Re leads the Corporation's investment strategy and portfolio management across equities, fixed income, property, and alternative assets. The role requires a Masters degree in Finance, Investment Management, Economics, Accounting, Commerce, Business Administration, or Strategic Management, CPA(K) or CIFA, ICPAK membership, and 15 years' experience with 3 years at Assistant Manager level. A senior investment role in a government-owned reinsurance company with Group-wide scope.
SectorFinance
GradeKRC Grade 4C
Deadline2026-06-10
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About
Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Limited (Kenya Re) is a government-owned reinsurer. The Manager, Investments leads the formulation, implementation, and continuous review of the Corporation's investment strategy and portfolio management across asset classes to optimise risk-return outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
•Formulate, implement, and continuously review investment policies, procedures, and frameworks to support the Corporation's strategic objectives
•Advise Senior Management and the Investment Committee on strategic investment opportunities, portfolio restructuring, and market positioning
•Manage the Corporation's investment portfolio, including acquisition, disposal, restructuring, and rebalancing of assets to maximize returns
•Coordinate short-term and long-term investments across domestic and international markets, including equities, fixed income, property, and alternative investments
•Conduct continuous research and analysis of local, regional, and global economic trends, financial markets, and investment opportunities
•Perform scenario analysis, stress testing, and performance forecasting to support data-driven investment decisions
•Oversee preparation of timely and accurate investment performance reports, schedules, and dashboards for Management, the Investment Committee, and the Board
•Provide strategic leadership, supervision, mentorship, performance appraisal, and professional development to staff in the Investments department
Requirements
✓Master's Degree in any of the following disciplines: Finance, Investment Management, Economics, Accounting, Commerce, Business Administration (Finance Option), Strategic Management, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution
✓Bachelor's Degree in any of the following disciplines: Finance, Investment Management, Economics, Accounting, Commerce, Business Administration (Finance or Accounting Option), Business Management (Finance Option), or an equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution
✓Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA-K) qualification from KASNEB, or Certified Investment & Financial Analyst (CIFA) from KASNEB or an equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution
✓Membership to the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or an equivalent professional body and in good standing
✓A Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized and accredited institution
✓Proficiency in computer applications
✓Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya
✓At least fifteen (15) years of relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been in an Assistant Manager position
✓Demonstrable experience in team leadership, investment portfolio management, and engagement with the Board of Directors
CHAPTER SIX
This role requires Chapter Six compliance — proof is only needed once you're offered the job, not at application time.
How to Apply
Submit CV, credentials, and cover letter (as attachments) by post or email, quoting the position applied for and outlining how you meet the requirements, to: The Human Resource Manager, Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Limited, P.O Box 30271, 00100 GPO, Nairobi. Email: recruitmentkrc@kenyare.co.ke. Closing Date: 10th June 2026.