Afees Babatunde, Fund Manager

Afees Babatunde

Fund Manager

Converged Dynamics Capital Services Limited

Location
Nigeria
Education
Master's degree, CFA Charterholder
Experience
7 years, 11 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :7 years, 11 Months

Fund Manager at Converged Dynamics Capital Services Limited
  • Nigeria
  • October 2015 to January 2017

Works directly with the Chief Investment Officer in taking investment decisions and structuring investment funds to meet specific investors need e.g Private equity fund LLP, Real Estate Fund, REITs et.c. I am also responsible for preparing information memorandum/prospectus for regulatory approval. On regular basis, I value the portfolio by calculating the Net Asset Value (NAV) for clients and regulatory (SEC) reporting.

Head, Trader at CORDROS CAPITAL LIMITED
  • Nigeria
  • November 2014 to September 2015

Led the team of four traders in trade execution and settlements. While carrying out these responsibilities, I ensured prompt and best execution through the use of Volume weighted Average Price (Vwap) strategy. We also generate market information and execute block trades to High Networths Individuals (HNIs) and Institutional Investors, without violating market rules and regulations

Portfolio Manager at GOLDBANC MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES LIMITED
  • Nigeria
  • January 2013 to October 2014

Managed the company’s proprietary portfolio and private investors, by formulating and designing investment policy statement (IPS) to meet specific investor’s objectives. As a dealing clerk of the Nigerian stock exchange, all equity transactions are executed by me, through a registered stock broking firm.

Due to my analytical skills, creativity and drive for knowledge, I was seconded to assist the corporate finance units where I acquired several skills in Corporate & Structure finance, leading to creation of Real Estate Investment Trust (REITs) and other structured instruments (Fund) for our corporate clients.

Investment Analyst at CRYSTALIFE ASSURANCE PLC
  • Nigeria
  • March 2009 to December 2012

I was responsible for negotiating rates for investment in money market instruments; analyzed market information and research investment oppkortunities before making investment recommendations and actions to the chief investment officer (CIO); sent trade mandates, with the approval of the CIO to stockbrokers on trade execution; update investment reports for investment committee and create risk management report on financial institutions to invest in.

Education

Master's degree, CFA Charterholder
  • at CFA Institute
  • August 2016

Passed the 3 stages and met with the requirements to earn the charter

Bachelor's degree, FINANCE
  • at UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN
  • July 2007

4.02 GPA, Second Class Upper Division

Specialties & Skills

Financial Analysis
Equity Valuation
Equity Trading
Portfolio Management
Investment Advisory
financial analysis
Financial modelling
Analytical and Numerical skills
Ambitious, Confidence and Self Determine
Communication skills
Time management Skills & team spirit

Languages

English
Expert

Memberships

CFA Society, Nigeria
  • CFA Charterholder
  • August 2016
CIS Nigeria
  • Chartered Stockbroker
  • October 2010

Training and Certifications

Licensed Dealer of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2012

Hobbies

  • Playing & Watching Football; Reading; Lecturing/Knowledge sharing
    Watching & playing football makes me have fun and keep fit. Reading expand my minds and enhance my knowledge; while teaching makes me give back to the community what I have learnt and also sharpened my knowledge further