An independent investment
research company seeks to hire
an Equity Research Assistant
Trainee. The ideal candidate
should have committed
themselves to a career in
investment research and be
very comfortable scrutinizing
numbers. This is an excellent
opportunity to LEARN and GROW
for a bright recent graduate
with either financial internship
during college or professional
examinations enrolled with
certain stages already passed.
Career seekers in equity
research sought; job seekers
need not bother applying.
To ensure that we weed out job
seekers, kindly note that the
first month of employment will be
UNPAID; if the initial probationary
period is passed, salary will
commence at the end of the
second month for those that
successfully complete the first
month onthejobtraining.
Job Responsibilities:
Collect data, summarize notes
Assist with reporting in Excel
Conduct research on the
internet
Handle requests from Analysts
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. –Physically go out to
collect annual reports for
companies under coverage.
Job Requirements:
Minimum of a 4year degree
(2’1 or better) in Economics,
Finance, Statistics, Mathematics
or Accountancy ONLY
Must pass our quantitative and
verbal aptitude test (No
exceptions)
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.
Comfortable reaching out to
potential clients to increase
patronage of our research
products
Comfortable thinking outside the
box and taking initiative
Apply info:
Applicants are advised not to lie
on their curriculum vitae. Test
invite will be by email only.
For the right candidate, this role
could lead to growth into an
Analyst role down the road.
If you fit the bill, kindly send
your CV AND Cover Letter to
[email protected].
Deadline is August 10th, 2012.
Tests invites will be on a rolling
basis until the right candidate is
found. Applications without cover
letters will be deleted
automatically!