Research Analyst at VFD Group

Location: Marina, Lagos.

Job Responsibilites

• Conduct and publish Equity Research Reports. This includes stocks listed on The NSE, those trading on NASD, and any other as may be required.
• Write and publish quarterly and year-end market reports.
• Write and publish macroeconomic analysis.
• Participate in the preparation of presentations needed for the Company’s weekly Investment meeting
• Attend weekly Investment meetings and contribute meaningfully at the meeting.
• Attend to existing / prospective clients and staff inquiries either directly or referred to the department.
• Liaise with employees and network with industry professionals.
• Compile advisory reports and make informed recommendations on new investment opportunities and funds that could enhance or diversify portfolios.
• Develop complex financial models.
• Meet with and provide information to employees; this might include summaries of research, investment ideas, key events from the preceding day, as well as key drivers for the day ahead.
• Make recommendations to employees and clients, position ideas, and articulate to the employees and clients about the risks or payoffs for each recommendation.
• Assist in the compilation and publication of daily market updates, business headlines, and companies' publication results, amongst others.
• Prepare presentations for all investors and participate in all sales meetings;
• Analyze all quarterly reports for investors and identify appropriate market trends for all fund investments.
• Administer and prepare cash flow models for financial structures.
• Compile and analyze statistical data using modern and traditional methods to collect them.
• Perform valid and reliable SWOT analysis, interpret data, formulate reports, and make recommendations.
• Evaluate program methodology and key data to ensure that data on the releases are accurate and the angle of the release is correct.
• Remain fully informed on market trends, other parties’ researches, and implement best practices.
• To maintain confidentiality and observe data protection and associated guidelines where appropriate.
• Writing and managing the distribution of surveys and questionnaires.
• Conducting qualitative or quantitative surveys, which may involve field, interview, or focus group assessments.
• Conduct a periodic scan of the competition product features and offerings.
• Constantly scan the competition landscape to identify trends, inhibitors, threats, and opportunities for partnerships.
• Make recommendations on areas such as the viability of an idea, potential to market a product, and market trends for current / similar products.
• Provide competitive analysis on various companies’ market offerings, identify market trends, pricing / business models, sales, and methods of operation.
• Participate in developing integrated marketing and product strategies designed to meet the organization's strategic goals and drive the change towards a customer-centric business
• Using statistical software to manage and organize information.
• Monitoring the progress of research projects.
• Writing detailed reports and presenting results.

Job Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree with 5-6 years work experience