Job Purpose
Reporting to the Research Analyst, the job holder will carry out
the research function within KCB Investment Bank Limited. The Research Analyst
will ensure that the research reports of the Company are accurate and complete,
and that every research report is an accurate reflection of the transaction(s)
it represents. The position provides intelligence and present insight in a way
that both internal and external customers can understand. The candidate will
work closely with the Dealers team to develop trading ideas and ensure that
clients receive sound financial advice
Key
Responsibilities
- Act
as a consultant to the Dealers by understanding the financial markets and
providing them with actionable research findings of key market trends and
opportunities
- Summarize
market research results and present findings to both internal and external
for trading insights
- Ensure
the integrity of data gathering, the correct interpretation of market
research findings
- Keep
up-to-date on industry and sector trends and research methodologies.
- Produce
industry/role-specific research as necessary
- Conduct
strategic analysis of market, market segment and regional/country trends
- Review
the forecast methodology, construct and maintain forecasting models
- Analysing
and synthesizing financial and operating information about companies and
sectors in order to gain insights and develop opportunities for clients
- Build
detailed financial models in support of capital markets investment
instruments
- Perform
valuation analysis using various methodologies including DCF and market
multiples
- Originate
capital markets research reports in support of client investment ideas
- Undertake
detailed economic, sectorial and company research & analysis in
support of capital markets products
- Monitor
Securities market performance and interpret financial reports as
necessary
- Keep
up-to-date on industry and sector trends and research methodologies.
- Conduct
strategic analysis of market, market segment and regional/country trends
- Analyzing
and synthesizing financial and operating information about companies and
sectors in order to gain insights and develop opportunities for clients
- Build
detailed financial models in support of capital markets investment
instruments
- Originate
capital markets research reports in support of client investment ideas and
produce industry/role-specific research as necessary
- Any
other duty as may be assigned by Head of Brokerage on ad hoc basis.
Requirements
- Must
have a business related degreefrom an institution recognized by
Commission for Higher Education.
- Must
have a professional qualification in CFA / ACCA / CPA (K) or MBA is an
added advantage.
- Minimum
of 3 years’ experience in Financial Services Industry; 2 years’ of
which must have been in conducting research.
- Have
2 years’ management level experience.
- Appreciation
of Research methodologies
- Team
player with demonstrated work ethics; consistently demonstrates a high
level of professionalism.
- Effective
prioritization skills to meet a complex set of business demands and
demonstrate delivery against multiple objectives.
- Assertive,
self-motivated with desire to succeed in a fast-paced financial services
environment.
How to
Apply
