Topic: Investment/Research Analyst

Vacancy exists for the above position in an Independent Investment Research Firm

Job Functions

· Research macroeconomic conditions along with company fundamentals

· Source and analyse financial data, and provide insights on processed data

· Analyse and prepare initiation research reports on companies

· Compile, analyze data and prepare reports on the mutual funds, pension funds and fixed income industry as well as economic reports

· Prepare and send out result commentaries and monthly stock market reports

· Arrange/attend company meetings with management, prepare questions and listen in on conference calls

· Establish and maintain relationships with companies under coverage



Necessary Qualification and Skills

· A 2’1 undergraduate degree in a finance-related discipline

· A masters degree in Finance and/or Investment Management-related discipline required - foreign degree highly desired

· Successfully enrolled or completed the CFA programme is desirable

· Minimum of one year post-NYSC experience in an investment /research role with direct experience in writing company research reports

· Strong analytical and numerical skills

· Excellent writing and communication skills

· Confident and able to work under pressure with strict timelines

· Able to carry out investigative research


Interested candidates that meet the above requirements should send cover and CV to [email protected]

Application closes on December 21, 2011.
Applicants should kindly take note that interviews will take place this month (December, 2011)
Successful applicants are to resume in January, 2012

Application for the above vacancy closes on December 21, 2011