Job Title: Head of Research
Business Purpose/Objective
Produce the fundamental research and analysis of industries, companies and economies, which drive commercial business for the firm.
Develop relationships with investing clients and help them achieve superior returns through industry insights and investment ideas
Core Working Relationships
•Investment Banking
•Institutional Sales and Marketing
•Wealth Management
Accountabilities (Responsibilities)
•Manage the Research team to ensure delivery of optimum results
•Formulate macroeconomic forecasts for economic activity
•Formulate equity market forecasts and provide opinions on both asset and industry sector allocation
•Produce routine industry/sector reports
Educational
•Degree in sciences, statistics, accounting, mathematics, Economics etc.
•CFA qualification an added advantage
•MBA an added advantage
Experience
•6 – 8 years Financial Research experience, at least 1 year in a managerial position in this field.
Desired
•Experience as an Economist will be an added advantage
Competencies
•Quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
•Affinity for numbers
•Excellent communication skills
•Intellectual curiosity
•Creative thinking
•Commercial outlook
•Financially Savvy
•Articulate
•Clear minded
Interpersonal Competencies
•Leadership
•People management
Method of Application
Interested and Qualified candidate should forward their CVs to [email protected] OR [email protected] before 22nd May.2009.
Please note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted.