Capital Market Analyst at Elvaridah Limited

At Elvaridah, we emphasize on the critical matters and prospects of organizations such as business growth, strategy, planning, marketing, structure, and people management across different industries. We help companies focus on the growth of their businesses while aligning costs with strategy. With our all-inclusive approach and expertise, we capture values across the boundaries of any organization. Elvaridah focuses on optimizing all the different parts of a business as a unit.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Capital Market Analyst

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: Head of Investment / Portfolio Manager
Industry: Financial Services / Investment

Job Summary

• The Capital Market Analyst will be responsible for analyzing financial markets, evaluating investment opportunities, and providing data-driven insights to support investment decisions.
• The role requires strong analytical skills, in-depth knowledge of capital markets, and the ability to interpret economic trends, financial statements, and market data.
• The ideal candidate should have 3–4 years of relevant experience in capital markets, investment analysis, or financial research, with a strong understanding of equities, fixed income, and macroeconomic indicators.

Key Responsibilities
Market Research & Analysis:

• Conduct in-depth research and analysis of equity and fixed income markets.
• Monitor market trends, economic developments, and regulatory changes affecting investments.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly market reports and investment briefs.
• Analyze macroeconomic indicators and their impact on financial markets.

Investment Analysis:

• Evaluate investment opportunities through financial modeling, valuation, and risk analysis.
• Perform company valuations using methods such as DCF, comparable analysis, and precedent transactions.
• Track performance of investment portfolios and provide actionable insights.
• Support portfolio managers in asset allocation and investment strategies.

Financial Modeling & Reporting:

• Build and maintain financial models for forecasting and valuation purposes.
• Prepare detailed investment memos, presentations, and reports for internal stakeholders and clients.
• Interpret financial statements and identify key financial and operational risks.

Client & Stakeholder Support:

• Assist in preparing investor presentations and client reports.
• Provide insights and recommendations to support client investment decisions.
• Collaborate with internal teams (trading, research, compliance) to ensure seamless execution.

Compliance & Risk Management:

• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal investment policies.
• Identify and assess risks associated with investment decisions.
• Maintain proper documentation and audit trails for all analyses.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
• 3–4 years of experience in capital markets, investment banking, asset management, or financial advisory.
• Professional certifications such as CFA (Level I or II) or progress toward certification is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of financial markets, instruments (equities, bonds, derivatives), and valuation techniques.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling.
• Familiarity with financial data platforms (e.g., Bloomberg, Reuters) is an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified. 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@elvaridah.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.