Head, Research at Alan & Grant

Alan & Grant - Our work is focused on creating innovative HR and Organizational Development Solutions aimed at Performance Improvement & Business Growth. We currently serve clients across various sectors of the Economy from locations in Jos, Port Harcourt and Lagos.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Research

Location: Lagos
Job type: Full time
Industry: Financial Services

Job Summary

• The Head, Research will be expected to have a strategic view of the research team, strong fundamental research skills and be proficient in writing research reports.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for the strategic direction of the research team.
• Oversee the development of and implementation of a framework to ensure continuous analysis of the market and make information readily available for strategic decision making.
• Co-ordinate ongoing market intelligence, research and analysis to understand key trends and emerging opportunities for effective value-added client service.
• Provide research support, (including macro-economic and sector knowledge, investment recommendations, strategy analysis, interaction with clients, etc.) to the business units across the company.
• Ensure the integrity and correct interpretation of all marketing research information.
• Keep track of macro and microeconomic indicators and trends in the company’s operating environment and assess their short, medium and long-term impact on the business.
• Drive data and research analysis and oversee the production of high quality macro-economic reports and other market reports (i.e. equity market, bond market, fixed income etc.).
• Monitor industry trends and changes in the macro-economic environment, and oversee the preparation of insightful economic, industry and capital market reports on a periodic basis.
• Provide strategic leadership to the team as well as oversee projects and day-to-day tasks of the department.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years in a similar capacity within a Financial Services environment
• Minimum of B.Sc in Management, Finance, Accounting, Banking or any related field. professional qualification or a post graduate degree will be an added advantage
• Good knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of research analysis.
• Knowledge and understanding of macro and micro environmental information, and the potential impact on the capital market
• High sense of responsibility, accountability and dependability.
• Highly analytical, strong research and analysis skills.
• Good knowledge of the financial services industry, particularly the capital market and an appreciation of the dynamics of emerging markets.
• Ability to understand and interpret financial statements, good knowledge of financial modeling.
• Strong communication, report writing, presentation and inter-personal skills.
• Must be high energy and detail-oriented, as well as an organized self starter
• Ability to think strategically and holistically.

How to Apply
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