Research & Development Officer at CityCode Mortgage Bank Limited

CityCode Mortgage Bank Limited is a duly registered Primary Mortgage Bank that has remained healthy since its inception in 1992. We are also an accredited Primary Mortgage Bank (PMB) for the National Housing Fund (NHF) and a subscriber to the recently created Nigerian Mortgage Refinance Company Plc (NMRC). We are set up for the purpose of providing mortgage loans and assisting customers in accessing the National Housing Fund Loan through the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria.

We offer various mortgage products, guidance, and advisory services to corporate organizations and individuals to empower them to access housing finance. We also finance and facilitate the provision of mortgage and real-estate related services in apt response to our teeming customer needs. We focus on providing affordable housing units for interested home seekers/developers/cooperatives who desire a well-structured mortgage offer. Further to this, we also keep our customers abreast of financial activities as well as provide high-quality customer service. We remain sound, secure, and solid with a very vibrant Board and Management team headed by result-thirsting professionals.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Research & Development Officer

Location: Lagos 
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are seeking a highly analytical, innovative, and detail-oriented Research & Development Officer to support its investment strategy, product development, and market intelligence efforts.
• The ideal candidate will play a critical role in conducting research, analyzing financial markets, and developing new investment products and solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth market research, economic analysis, and industry studies to support investment decisions.
• Gather and analyze data on financial markets, competitors, emerging sectors, and macroeconomic trends.
• Develop research reports, investment insights, whitepapers, and briefing notes for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the design, development, and enhancement of investment products (mutual funds, wealth products, structured products, etc.).
• Collaborate with the Fund Management and Business Development teams to create innovative investment solutions.
• Monitor regulatory developments and industry changes that impact investment products and strategies.
• Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis to identify market opportunities and evaluate product feasibility.
• Assist in portfolio review exercises, risk analysis, and performance attribution as required.
• Maintain research databases, dashboards, and models for continuous analytics.
• Participate in presentations and strategy sessions, providing data-driven insights and recommendations.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Investment Management, or related field.
• 5 –10 years experience in investment research, data analysis, product development, or similar roles in an investment or financial institution.
• Strong analytical, research, and quantitative skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and data-analysis tools.
• Familiarity with financial markets, asset classes, and investment products.
• Excellent report-writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and strong problem-solving ability.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and growth opportunities.
• Exposure to dynamic financial markets and innovative product development.
• A collaborative and research-driven work culture.
• Continuous professional development and training opportunities.

Application Closing Date
26th November, 2025.