An investment research company seeks to immediately hire a Research Assistant as a corper. This is an excellent opportunity to LEARN and GROW in a successful firm for a bright recent graduate with either financial internships during college or professional examinations enrolled with certain stages already passed.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Collect data, summarize notes
- Assist with reporting in Excel
- Conduct research on the internet
- Handle requests from the Head of Research and an Analyst
- Call companies under coverage to get information; compile information
- Special projects as necessary
- Provide support by performing market analysis
- Monitor company/sector news and events and perform other related duties as assigned
- Update the company's website daily with the required information.
- Increase our client base through reaching out to new clients and explaining our research products and why they need to patronize us. This shows you believe in what you are doing and its relevance.
Requirements:
- Minimum of a 4-year degree (2'2 or better) in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Accountancy or Business Administration
- Muust pass our quantitative aptitude test
- Either financial internships during school or enrolled in professional exams that the knowledge base is useful to a research assistant: CIS, CFA, ACA or ACCA
- Some knowledge of finance and the stock market is REQUIRED
- Experience using the internet to search for varied information successfully
- Strong writing, communication, and analytical skills
- Very strong computer skills, especially on Excel
- Significant experience with Excel
- Desire for a career in investment research and not just curious about a new job
- Comfortable communicating with other people in person and over the phone and confident to face challenges and work under pressure.
For the right candidate, this role could lead to growth into an Analyst role down the road and a lucrative job offer upon completion of service year.
Candidates that meet the above requirements should email their CVs to [email protected]. Application closes on October 13th, 2011. Non-corpers SHOULD NOT apply! This position is only for recent graduates who have not yet served and who fit the requirements above.
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