Research Associate at Cordros Capital

Directly Reports To: Head, Research and Strategy

Role Description

• A Research Analyst in the firm is responsible for producing research reports which analyze data related to financial markets, and make recommendations for internal and external clients of the business.
• A Research Analyst is quantitative, analytical, logical and good at managing numbers and data.
• The overarching aim of the desk is to establish and produce a leading macroeconomic research franchise across the Nigerian environment.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Understand and maintain all existing models related to assigned sector and market coverage.
• Initiate new models that the unit does not currently have and other relevant models for analyzing Nigeria’s macroeconomic conditions.
• Contribute to the Cordros’ half-yearly and quarterly strategy and outlook reports.
• Produce periodic macroeconomics and investment-related reports for domestic and offshore based investors.
• Produce insightful reports on new policies and/or initiatives from the FGN, CBN, DMO, and other economic managers.
• Participate in the company’s roadshows, conference calls, and telemarketing.
• Complete and respond to bespoke and ad-hoc client requests.

Education

• A Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics or a related field.
• Also, possession of relevant professional qualifications such as CFA, ACA, ACCA, CIS and other relevant certifications, or identifiable progress in pursuit of these certifications will be an added advantage.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years work experience in Economic and Financial Research within the Capital Market.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to handle a fast-paced environment and be able to make informed split-second decisions.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft office suites.
• Excellent analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
• Good analytical skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and take initiative.
• Results driven.