Research Officer at Work Place Centre Limited

Industry: Finance

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop research work plans according to project needs.
• Identify potential investors and build strong relationships with them.
• Develop business proposals and assist in closing deal processes.
• Perform day-to-day supervision of research staffs for assigned projects.
• Act as primary contact for research team for any questions and concerns.
• Attend meetings to share new ideas and discuss about issues.
• Assist in maintenance of research database and company website.
• Coordinate with management in budget preparation and expense control activities.
• Review financial reports, perform invoice processing, and approve expenditures.
• Analyze and resolve research issues in a timely and accurate manner.
• Analyzing, monitoring, and researching the performance of stocks, trade markets and acquisitions.
• Studies and conducts research to keep abreast of current trends; makes security selection and stays informed about developments in security markets using fundamental and/or technical analysis.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• A bachelor's degree in a discipline relevant to Social Sciences
• Minimum of 4-5 years post NYSC experience in Business Research
• Enthusiasm for research.
• Able to collate and analyse information.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Able to manage workload and meet deadlines.
• Good organisational and presentation skills
• Proactive

Generic Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication (written and oral), interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Strong influencing style, executive presence, and confident personality
• Strong people management and interpersonal skills that infuses energy and spirit into an organisation and challenges colleagues at all levels to push for excellence.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organisation and management skills.
• Ability to multitask, manage time and prioritize across concurrent tasks.
• Strong attention to detail with high-value orientation. 

Required Competencies:

• Business development
• External Environment & Market Analysis.