Research Analyst at Credit Direct Limited

JOB SUMMARY

We are looking for an analytical and detail-oriented research analyst to assist in improving the operations and decision-making of our business. The research analyst's responsibilities include researching, collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data, and using the data to guide the business's decision-making. A research analyst should be prepared to support multiple business divisions in transforming data to insights, identify opportunities for improvement and develop market intelligence reports to support each division and the organization as a whole. As a research analyst, you must have excellent mathematical, critical thinking, and communication skills. You should be a self-starter and able to function optimally in team with very little supervision.

Responsibilities:

• Analyzing past operations' results and identifying cost and revenue optimization opportunities.
• Identifying and analyzing trends and forecasts and recommending improvements to the business processes.
• Researching market trends, conducting surveys, analyzing data from competitors, and analyzing the business's operations, expenditures, and customer retention to identify patterns of potential issues or improvements.
• Using data analysis and interpretations to guide the decision-making of the business.
• Using operations data to develop pricing models and identify areas for improvement.
• Using statistical, economic, and data modeling techniques and tools.
• Organizing and analyzing data, creating charts and graphs, and presenting your findings to your line manager.
• Providing recommendations to improve future business operations.
• Organizing and storing data for future research projects.
• Testing processes, policies, and protocols for efficiency and improvements.

JOB EXPERIENCE

Requirements:

• A bachelor's or master’s degree in economics, finance, business, or related field.
• Experience in working as a research analyst in an investment bank or financial services company will be advantageous.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, data modeling and presentation skills.
• The ability to manipulate large, complex data sets into manageable, understandable reports.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and team-working skills.
• Familiarity with data modeling software and Excel software.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.

Experience:

• Not more than 2 years working experience, preferably as a research analyst in an investment bank