Romanspage Global, is recruiting on behalf of its client to fill the position below:
Job Title: Financial and Investment Analyst
Location: Lagos
Job Description
- The Financial and Investment Analyst position is a research/support designation that provides technical support for the organization.
Responsibilities
- Analyze financial data – and create financial models for decision support
- Reporting on financial performance and analysis for regular leadership reviews
- Recommend actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses
- Identifying and driving process improvements, including the creation of standard and ad- hoc reports
- Market research, data mining, business intelligence, and valuation comps
- Strong financial analysis foundation creating forecasts and models
- Examine and assess economic and market trends, earnings prospects, financial statements and various other indicators and factors to determine suitable investment strategies
- Look back at previous investment decisions and the thought process of making the investment decision
- Liaise with fund managers and network with industry professionals
- Monitor closely financial press and keep a track of market trends, opportunities, risks and new investment products
- Compile advisory reports and make informed recommendations on new investment opportunities and funds that could enhance or diversify portfolios
- Develop complex financial models and analyse legal documents
Requirements
- 0-3+ years of business finance or other relevant experience
- Solid understanding of financial set-up, procedures, statistics and economics
- Client first attitude, professional demeanor, personal integrity and an understanding of fiduciary responsibility
- Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively
- Willingness to take on additional operational responsibilities as needed
- BS degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
Preferred Qualifications
- 3-5+ years of business finance or other relevant experience
- Finance, Accounting, Economics or Statistics are preferred fields
- Proven work experience in a quantitatively-heavy role
- Excellent quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
- Self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills
- Advanced knowledge of Excel
Salary and Benefits
- Pay/benefits are competitive based on industry standards
- Bonus eligible
- Training is provided as part of employee development.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online