Head, Research at ARM Hold Co.

Job Summary 

The Head, Research is responsible for providing oversight over the research / analysis of securities data target industries, markets, and capital markets, with the aim of providing own audience with a robust evidence-base in making investment decisions

Core Responsibilities

Research:

Oversee the collection of market data & trendspotting on various classes of security instruments, and their transformation into actionable information through fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis, presented in periodic research notes with the aim of supporting investment decision-making by both internal teams (i.e. client relations, & proprietary trading desks), and the company’s clientele (retail and institutional).

Provide analytical support in the production, and maintenance of marketing collaterals for the securities business.

Portfolio Optimization:

Lead detailed, and extensive analysis of investment portfolios to both internal teams, and the company’s clientele with the aim of driving their effective decision- making in deriving maximum return and minimizing costs like financial costs within the context of constraints such as regulations, taxes, and transaction costs.

Support Business Development Activities:

Develop customized marketing documents, and research for the purpose of sales pitches to prospective institutional clients. Active participation in the firm’s sales roadshows to both local, and foreign institutional clients, as well as in presentations to clients.

Strategic Initiatives:

Responsible for driving the implementation of strategic initiatives that sustain / improve the organization’s competitive advantage within its operatingenvironment.

Product Development:

Contribute to the creation, or modification the company’s product offerings with the objective of providing new or additional benefits to customers, as well as enhancing the company’s competitiveness and market dominance.

Support Team’s Development:

 Provides advice, guidance, and assistance to less experienced colleagues as required.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Macroeconomic Analysis 
• Financial Modelling 
• Relationship Management
• Market Research & Analysis 
• Financial markets analysis
• Financial modelling
• Attention to detail (Excellence)
• Continuous Learning
•  Drive for Results (Efficiency)
• Customer Focus

Educational and Professional Requirements

• Bachelors degree from an accredited university. MBA or other advanced degree in finance.
• Relevant professional qualifications in finance, and investment management (e.g. CIS, CFA, ACCA). Minimum of 6 years of cognate experience in a similar role