We seek 1 - 2 Investment Research Analyst to join an existing research team due to business needs. Kindly note that this is an experienced research position.

Requirements: (This IS NOT an entry-level position)

- Must have at least TWO years of work experience in the Research Department of an investment bank, asset management or brokerage preferable having risen through the ranks

- MUST HAVE direct experience writing research reports on companies

- Stellar writing skills; writing samples will be required

- Knows that a career in equity research is what they seek and not still career curious

- Experienced in navigating through Excel

- Comfortable in use of powerpoint in putting together presentations

- Great spoken English and comfortable conversing with clients, brokers and potential clients over the phone and in person

- Zest for challenge and new experiences

- Passed at least the first level of CFA preferred though not a must

- MBA OR Masters in Finance highly preferred

- Foreign trained graduates are highly encouraged to apply

- Oversee research assistants and work together to complete research reports

Responsibilities inlude (but not limited to):

- Write research reports, equity comments and result commentaries on Nigerian companies from start to finish.

- Analyze annual reports and record observations for future use

- Listening in on conference calls and asking insightful questions

- Establishing relationships with companies under coverage

- Put together a detailed monthly stock market report

- Compilation of company data table and forecasts for two years

- Send out breaking news to clients on companies covered as and when necessary

- Meet with management to discuss company affairs on a regular basis and be comfortable asking tough questions

- Compile, analyze data and prepare reports on the mutual funds, pension funds and fixed income industry

- Price disocvery (fair valuation of companies)

- Business Development: Analysts must be comfortable reaching out to corporates and retail to grow our client base. Success of the company should be paramount in the mind of selected analysts.

Receipt of applications closes on October 21st, 2011. Any applications without prior research experience but work expeerience in non-research areas are beginners as far as investment research is concerned and will be put on the appicable salary scale within the company. Kindly take note

Salary: Competitive, depends on relevant experience + discretionary bonus

If you meet the above requirements and have experience with the responsibilities as stated above, kindly email your CV and Cover Letter to

[email protected].