Investment Research Analyst conducts market research, financial modeling, and asset evaluation, requires a Finance or Economics Degree and 1+ years investment analysis experience. 6 months Contract role in Nairobi.
Job Purpose:
The role exists to support the investment research
analyst function in tasks of investment analysis, through the collection of
necessary data and market information, and structuring and modelling financial
information in a way that increases its usefulness.
This includes the use of the Bloomberg machine,
getting verified information from central banks, National bureau of statistics,
assisting in fact sheet drafting, high level screening to check investment
opportunities against pre-set multiples and other criteria, drafting of
reports.
Key
Responsibilities:
Collect,
tabulate and synthesize available market information to support research that
will optimise the returns of client funds.
High
level screening to check investment opportunities against pre-set multiples and
other criteria, drafting of reports.
Come up
with first Drafts of reports such as fact sheets, and other reports as
requested by the investment analyst or portfolio managers
Support
the fund management team in developing, launching and distributing new products
and enhancing existing products.
Take
notes at meetings and organize them to show discussions, action items and
timelines.
Delegated
Authority: As per the approved Delegated Authority Matrix.
Perform
any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Knowledge, experience and qualifications required
Bachelor’s
degree in Commerce, Economics, Statistics or quantitative field.
At least
1 years’ experience in formal employment in financial analysis, data modelling,
actuarial function or something similar.
Experience
in dealing with stock markets, macro-economic indicators, and financial
statements.
Technical/ Functional competencies:
Financial
or data modelling skills
Knowledge
of investments and financial markets
Excellent
organisational and analytical skills
Report
writing skills
