Consumer Analyst, Global Markers at Stanbic IBTC

JOB DESCRIPTION

• The main purpose of the role is to establish and maintain a leading equity research franchise for coverage of the consumer sectors in frontier markets across Sub-Saharan Africa. Consumer sectors include the Beverages, Staples, Food Processing, and Agri sub-sectors. The primary coverage universe will consist of about 10-13 stocks, while wider pan-Africa coverage may expand to about 20 stocks.
• The main purpose of the equity analyst function is to advise institutional investors on investment and divestment opportunities. A successful execution of the job steers client trade and a commission stream via the dealing platform of the broker. This advisory function is fulfilled through regular publication of investment ideas, company and sector updates, marketing of ideas and the organization of conferences and other corporate access activities. In addition, we anticipate that an analyst builds a network of executive contacts and, within the global regulatory framework, generate observations and ideas that may assist the primary capital teams of the bank. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• First degree
• Minimum of five(5) years of equity analyst experience
• Regional or global experience in broking would be an added advantage

Competencies:

• Action-Oriented
• Self-Starter (that can establish products and processes in a start-up equity research business environment)
• Communication Skills