Prospa is a technology company building the operating system for African entrepreneurs and businesses. Our mission is to support Africans in building financial prosperity. At the core of everything we do are people. Our Members, staff, investors and partners make up our close knit community. It’s bigger than finance and technology, we want our work to positively impact the lives of the most industrious people in the world.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Research Analyst
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Contract
Job Description
We are looking for an analytical and detail-oriented research analyst to assist in improving the operations and decision-making of our business.
The research analyst's responsibilities include researching, collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data, and using the data to guide the business's decision-making. A research analyst should be prepared to work in various sectors, such as marketing, business operations, and finance.
To be a successful research analyst, you should have excellent mathematical, critical thinking, and communication skills. You should be flexible and able to work independently or in a team.
Responsibilities
Perform qualitative and quantitative research and consultation on relative markets
Keep up-to-date knowledge of the industry and related markets being researched
Understand the needs of the hiring organization or client in order to target research to their benefit
Contact companies and agencies who can provide useful financial data
Create clear and useful reports and recommendations for organizational use
Communicate with business leaders, financial officers and market representatives
Interpret markets to conclude financial recommendations for clients
Advise businesses to buy or sell products based on market insights
Insert customer and account data by inputting text based and numerical information from source documents within time limits
Compile, verify accuracy and sort information according to priorities to prepare source data for computer entry
Review data for deficiencies or errors, correct any incompatibilities if possible and check output
Research and obtain further information for incomplete documents
Apply data program techniques and procedures
Generate reports, store completed work in designated locations and perform backup operations
Scan documents and print files, when needed
Keep information confidential
Respond to queries for information and access relevant files
Comply with data integrity and security policies
Ensure proper use of office equipment and address any malfunctions
Qualifications
Firm grasp on the financial decision-making process within the company or organization of employment
Experience collecting, interpreting and organizing data
Additional certifications such as Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) are preferred
Ability to prepare extensive reports and present findings to companies with clear and concise action advice
Working knowledge of the target industry and market
Advanced speaking and report-writing skills for effective communication
Attention to details and a commitment to accuracy
Ability to keep sensitive business financial information confidential
Ability to keep sensitive business financial information confidential
Application Closing Date
30th December, 2021.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send an email with a Cover Letter to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.