Talent Towers - Founded with a clear purpose to transform the human resource landscape in Africa, Talent Towers is a people-first Human Capital Solutions firm committed to delivering innovative, practical, and impactful solutions that drive business performance and workforce excellence.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Manager, Fund Analysis and Reporting
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Direct Reports: Investment analysts,Finance analysts, Compliance officer, and Investor Reporting Manager
About the Role
- The Manager, Fund Analysis & Reporting will lead the Client’s fund performance analysis, financial reporting, and investor reporting functions.
- This role is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and insightful reporting across all investment funds, supporting strategic decision-making, regulatory compliance, and transparent communication with stakeholders.
- The Manager, Fund Analysis & Reporting will also play a critical role in translating complex financial and investment data into clear insights for internal leadership and external investors.
Key Responsibilities
Fund Analysis & Performance Monitoring:
- Lead end-to-end performance analytics, including gross/net returns, IRR, MOIC, yield analysis, and benchmark comparisons.
- Conduct portfolio attribution analysis (asset-level, sector-level, and strategy-level performance drivers).
- Develop scenario and sensitivity models to assess impact of market changes, FX movements, and macroeconomic factors.
Net Asset Value (NAV) Oversight & Controls
- Define and enforce NAV governance frameworks, including policies, procedures, and sign-off protocols.
- Review complex asset valuations (private equity, real estate, illiquid instruments, derivatives).
- Ensure proper fair value hierarchy classification (Level 1, 2, 3 assets where applicable).
Reporting & Data Management
- Design and maintain a centralized data architecture for fund and portfolio reporting.
- Implement data governance frameworks, including data validation rules and ownership structures.
- Oversee integration of multiple data sources (custodians, administrators, investment systems)
Financial & Regulatory Reporting Support
- Oversee preparation of regulatory returns and filings (e.g., SEC, local regulators, tax authorities depending on jurisdiction).
- Ensure compliance with fund structures and legal documentation (PPMs, trust deeds, LP agreements).
- Support financial statement preparation, including notes and disclosures.
Strategic & Management Support
- Provide data-driven insights to guide portfolio rebalancing and capital allocation decisions.
- Support new fund launches, including structuring input, performance projections, and reporting setup.
- Develop business intelligence packs for senior management highlighting trends and risks.
Team Leadership
- Define team structure, roles, and responsibilities aligned with business priorities.
- Establish standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all fund analysis and reporting activities.
- Drive a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (Master’s or CFA preferred).
- 5–7+ years experience in fund analysis, investment reporting, or asset management.
- Strong knowledge of investment performance metrics and fund structures.
- Experience working with fund administrators and auditors.
- Advanced Excel/financial modeling skills (Power BI or similar tools is a plus).
- Strong leadership and communication skills.