Topic: INVESTMENT RESEARCH ASSISTANT (LAGOS)

An independent investment research firm seeks to immediately hire a Research Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity to learn, grow and ADD VALUE in a new firm for a bright recent grad with either financial internships during college or one-two years of relevant financial experience.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Collect data, summarize notes
- Assist with reporting in Excel
- Conduct research on the internet
- Handle requests from the Head of Research/Principal Analyst
- Call Portfolio Managers 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
- Run the numbers and write commentary there-of

Requirements:
- Minimum of a 4-year degree
- Either financial internships during school or 1-2 years of relevant financial experience
- Some knowledge of finance
- Experience reviewing annual reports IS IMPORTANT
- Strong writing, communication, and analytical skills
- Very strong computer skills, especially on Excel
- Significant experience with Excel

For the right candidate, this role could lead to growth into an Analyst role down the road.


IF YOU MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA THEN SEND YOUR C.V.

1. YOU ARE A DEGREE HOLDER IN FINANCE, MATHEMATICS, ACCOUNTANCY, INSURANCE, ACTUARIAL SCIENCE, ECONOMICS, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION OR THE SCIENCES. OTHER COURSES ONLY IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUS INVESTMENT WORKING EXPERIENCE. SEEKING DEPOSITS DOES NOT QUALIFY!

2. YOU ARE COMFORTABLE WITH NUMBERS (A QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE TEST WILL BE GIVEN)

3. YOU POSSESS AT LEAST A 2ND CLASS LOWER DEGREE

4. YOU ARE READY, ABLE AND WILLING TO INTERVIEW AND WORK IN LAGOS WITHIN THE NEXT ONE MONTH.

5. YOU ARE A CONFIDENT, AGGRESSIVE, REFINED, WELL-SPOKEN, SMART INDIVIDUAL THAT CAN SOAK UP THE PRESSURE.

6. YOU SEEK A CAREER IN INVESTMENT ANALYSIS AND NOT JUST A JOB

IF YOU MEET THE ABOVE CRITERIA, KINDLY SEND YOUR C.V. TO [email protected] LATEST BY FRIDAY, JULY 3rd, 2009. Check your emails DAILY for aptitude test invite. If you miss your invite there will be no rescheduling!

FAKE COMPANY. This post has been on since last year. I am surprised they havent seen any candidate till now. Its straaaaaaaaaaaaaaange!