Research Analyst at Alan & Grant

Responsibilities:

• Understand rating advisory and listing requirements that may be necessary to facilitate the issuance of bonds in the Nigerian capital markets.
• Coordinate the due diligence process for new clients, and for the securities issuance processes.
• Conduct general research into companies and sectors to understand the factors which
•  Influence companies' prospects. obtain, read and analyze research from research houses for possible research and investment ideas.
• Prepare research reports/presentation summarizing findings from independent research.
• Develop financial models and projections to support investment decision-making.
• Establish outperform, neutral and under perform recommendations for covered stocks and communicate investment ideas and market updates to all relevant teams. Make, buy, sell, or hold suggestions and recommendations.
• Participate in research, investment, asset allocation and meetings, and share information regarding companies and industry areas of coverage.
• Continuously evaluate the external environment and assess the impact on the area's    activities. where required, discuss any changes which will result in an overall strategic impact.
• Develop financial models and projections to support investment decision-making.
• Prepare reports on subjects such as rate of return, investment performance, investment opportunities/risks, overview of the market.
• Collect relevant information and research various competitor trends both internationally and locally.
•  Prepare Investment Teasers, Information Memorandums and prospectuses relevant to specific transactions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business-related field
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role
• Any relevant professional qualification (CFA, ACCA ICAN or MBA is an added advantage
• Strong analytical skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Strategic & analytical thinking skills
• Excellent people management skills
• Research and information handling
• Proficient in Excel/publishing tools
• Adaptable
• Creative and innovative
• Track record of effective team work