Research Analyst (Manufacturing) at Nairametrics

Responsibilities

• Cover news from the manufacturing sector on a day to day basis
• Researching market trends, conducting surveys with the aim to create market comparism and impact on consumers in the FMCG spaces.
• Analyze data from company results, reports and creating a narrative / interpretation to readers understanding
• Conduct product comparism to create ranking stories around similar products in the manufacturing space
• Using statistical, economic and data modeling techniques and tools to sort data.
• Organize and analyze data, creating charts and graphs, and presenting findings in the simplest, comprehensible way
• Conduct interviews with founders and top executives in the manufacturing space
• Attend events and represent the company at corporate functions, other client events and media platforms
• Create Lead / Feature stories on Manufacturing
• Other tasks as assigned by the editorial lead

Requirements

• A BSc or HND in Economics, Finance, Statistics or any related field.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in applied research or data management.
• Strong mathematical, analytical and data modeling 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
• Excellent writing skills in English, especially as applied to press communication, financial terms, and other news content
• Knowledge of financial terms and interest in learning more.
• Ability to collaboration with writers to understand their writing needs and maximize their impact.