Investment Research Analyst at a Leading Pension Fund Administrator (PFA)

A leading Pension Fund Administrator (PFA) fully committed to excellent service delivery is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Investment Research Analyst

Ref. No: IRV/0924
Location: Lagos
Report to: Head of Investment Department

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a First Degree (minimum of 2nd class lower) or its equivalent in numerate or semi-numerate discipline such as Actuarial Sciences, Accounting, Economics, Banking and Finance, Insurance, Business Studies Statistics and/or any other acceptable professional qualification.
• Minimum of 5 years post qualification experience of which at least 3 years must have been in Investment Securities Research.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Good understanding of PENCOM guidelines on the investment of pension fund assets
• Must be conversant with global and domestic markets analytics and dynamics
• Monitor stock price movements and company news to identify new investment opportunities or risks.
• Conduct Market Research to identify Investment opportunities in Bonds, Equities, Commercial Papers, Alternative Investments etc.
• Conduct periodic analysis of quoted companies qualifying for PFA investment.
• Provide Microeconomic Analysis across industries and sectors, advise on economic outlook, recommend strategies on holding and purchase of new investments.
• Review and analyze corporate releases, valuation of securities, recommend existing holdings and new investments to Head Investments and Management Investment Committee.
• Recommend Portfolio Allocation and projected returns across asset classes and across funds.
• Produce monthly investment write ups/commentaries of portfolio assets.
• Build valuation models and conduct ad-hoc analysis as required for all asset classes.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by the Head of Department.

Remuneration and Benefit
The position offers competitive remunerations and a benefit package commensurate with what is obtainable in the industry.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send an Application Letter with CV to: [email protected] using the Reference Number as the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.