Alvy Consulting is recruiting for the following positions:


1. Job Title: Fixed Income Trader (Analyst)

Job Specification


  • Trading fixed income products
  • Working with the Unit head to effectively manage proprietary and clients’ accounts portfolios in the fixed income markets in a consistent and risk-controlled manner.
  • Providing relevant market information to the Unit Head for the firm’s Investment Committee
  • Implementing sector allocation and security selection strategies
  • Establishing and maintaining relationships with other traders in the market, clients as well as prospective clients



Qualifications


  • Minimum of Second Class Upper Degree from a reputable university
  • A Post graduation or professional qualification such as MBA/MSc, CFA, CIS, ACA, ACCA or other relevant professional qualifications will be an added advantage
  • Minimum of 0 - 1 year relevant work experience on a Fixed Income Trading Desk of a reputable financial institution



General Competencies


  • Good experience in trading both bonds and treasury bills
  • Generate profitable trade ideas both for the proprietary book and client portfolios
  • Have a portable institutional client base
  • Highly computer literate, with advanced spreadsheet-based skills
  • Ability to work with great accuracy under pressure
  • Strong communication skills and an effective team player
  • Familiarity with quantitative techniques would be a benefit.
  • A strong drive and entrepreneurial skill
  • Must demonstrate ability to think outside the box




2. Job Title: JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT
Responsibilities:
· Process, codes and enter vendor invoices into accounting system.
· Review and process travel expense reports.
· Prepare adjusting journal entries.
· Assist with the preparation of basic financial reports for management review.
· Assist with special projects involving research.
· Assist as required or requested by the Foundation.

Qualifications:


  • An OND Accountant who seeks a place for IT. 2– 3 years of previous accounts payable experience. Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
  • Must be able to work independently, efficiently multi-task, be comfortable with numbers, and extremely detail oriented.
  • Basic knowledge of financial database systems. The ideal candidate should be knowledgeable on journal entries and the use of account codes.
  • Must demonstrate strong communication, written and interpersonal skills.
  • General Math Skills, Accounting, Deadline-Oriented, Reporting Skills, Attention to Detail, Confidentiality, Coordination, Thoroughness, Quality Focus and Objectivity.




3. Job Title: PID Fellow
Job Responsibilities


  • Formulate, drive and oversee the implementation of the optimization strategy for an existing portfolio company
  • Formulate, drive and execute the investment strategy for a new investment opportunity
  • Serve as primary custodian of all projects & portfolio companies under his/her control, managing all internal/external resources engaged on such projects
  • Work closely with and report directly to the divisional head and the executive management team of CardinalStone on assigned projects and other strategic issues as may be required



Qualifications


  • Minimum of 2-1 or (3.0+) undergraduate GPA from top tier university
  • 2 to 3 years analyst experience in a management consulting role with a top tier consulting firm preferred; investment banking experience with a bulge bracket firm or general management/strategy role requiring strong financial modelling, analytical reasoning and presentation skills will also be considered
  • Aspiring/recent attendee/graduate of a top MBA program
  • Interest in exploring or making a transition towards entrepreneurship, private equity or principal investing in emerging markets or sub-saharan Africa
  • Experience in emerging markets is a plus but not required
  • Ability to commit to a 4-6 month engagement
  • Excellent communication skills - able to succinctly express complex ideas (verbally and in writing)
  • Strong interpersonal skills, maturity and ability to work effectively as part of a team
  • Attention to detail and highly organized




4. Job Title: FUND MANAGER
Basic Responsibilities


  • Regularly have meetings with investment analysts and company managers to discuss financial matters
  • Researching companies and gathering information
  • Reading financial briefings
  • Making informed financial recommendations and decisions
  • Keeping knowledge up-to-date about the Nigeria economy, current financial news, financial markets and more
  • Assessing and interpreting complicated financial information
  • Liaising with clients.




5. Job Title: Retail Sales Analyst

Job Specification


  • Generate trade orders for equities and fixed income from retail clients.
  • Managing relationship for these clients in a manner that maximizes revenues.
  • Synthesize equity research and develop transaction-oriented ideas
  • Set up and host client meetings as may be agreed with clients
  • Sell of IPO/secondary offerings to clients.
  • Follow market trends and stock movements and suggest alternative business strategies to address changing market opportunities.
  • Entertain and build personal client relationships.
  • Develop strategies to increase profitability.
  • Keep abreast of market conditions.
  • Support management in identifying and securing new growth opportunities.



Qualifications


  • Relevant Bachelor’s degree
  • Professional certification is an added advantage
  • 1-2 years experience in a similar role
  • Passion for stocks and the broader markets
  • Affective and articulate communicator
  • Relationship building skills and confidence
  • Ability to take initiative and ownership
  • Ability to multitask and attack a problem from multiple angles
  • Strong organizational and social skills
  • High energy level
  • Use of Bloomberg terminal and other analytical tools



General Competencies


  • Excellent command of the English language
  • Effective and efficient at problem solving
  • Attentive to detail and highly organized
  • Great communication skills (oral and listening)
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel




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Application Deadline: 11th March, 2014.