Research Analyst at a Financial Institution - Alan & Grant

Alan & Grant - Our client is a financial institution that provides share management, capital raising, investment, market research, analysis and advisory services in Corporate Finance, Equities and Fixed Income Markets to diversified clientele.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Research Analyst

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Responsibilities

• Understand rating advisory and listing requirements that may be necessary to facilitate the issuance of bonds in the Nigerian capital markets.
• Coordinate the due diligence process for new clients, and for the securities issuance processes.
• Conduct general research into companies and sectors to understand the factors which
• Influence companies' prospects. obtain, read and analyze research from research houses for possible research and investment ideas.
• Prepare research reports/presentation summarizing findings from independent research.
• Develop financial models and projections to support investment decision-making.
• Establish outperform, neutral and under perform recommendations for covered stocks and communicate investment ideas and market updates to all relevant teams. Make, buy, sell, or hold suggestions and recommendations.
• Participate in research, investment, asset allocation and meetings, and share information regarding companies and industry areas of coverage.
• Continuously evaluate the external environment and assess the impact on the area's    activities. where required, discuss any changes which will result in an overall strategic impact.
• Develop financial models and projections to support investment decision-making.
• Prepare reports on subjects such as rate of return, investment performance, investment opportunities/risks, overview of the market.
• Collect relevant information and research various competitor trends both internationally and locally.
• Prepare Investment Teasers, Information Memorandums and prospectuses relevant to specific transactions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business-related field
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role
• Any relevant professional qualification (CFA, ACCA ICAN or MBA is an added advantage
• Strong analytical skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Strategic & analytical thinking skills
• Excellent people management skills
• Research and information handling
• Proficient in Excel/publishing tools
• Adaptable
• Creative and innovative
• Track record of effective team work

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.