Research Analyst

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Remote

We are seeking a Research Analyst responsible for producing high-quality macroeconomic, fixed income, equity, credit and multi-asset research that supports the Investment Management team's portfolio construction and investment decisions. The role involves analysing financial markets, economic trends, listed companies, sectors and investment opportunities, while providing timely insights and recommendations.

Responsibilities

Monitor domestic and global macroeconomic developments and assess their

impact on investment portfolios.

Analyse monetary and fiscal policy, inflation, interest rates, exchange rates and

geopolitical developments.

Prepare regular economic outlook reports and market commentaries.
Develop macro scenarios and assess their implications for asset allocation.
Analyse sovereign and corporate debt markets.
Monitor Nigerian Treasury Bills, FGN Bonds, OMO Bills, Eurobonds and

Commercial Papers.

Produce yield curve analysis and duration recommendations.
Evaluate relative value opportunities across fixed income instruments.
Support portfolio managers with trade ideas and investment recommendations.
Conduct fundamental analysis of listed companies across key sectors.
Build and maintain financial models.
Analyse earnings releases, management guidance and corporate actions.
Prepare valuation models using DCF, comparable companies and precedent

transactions.

Generate buy, hold and sell recommendations supported by robust analysis.
Assess the creditworthiness of corporate issuers and financial institutions.
Review financial statements, liquidity profiles and leverage metrics.
Monitor issuer developments and credit rating actions.
Prepare internal credit memoranda and investment recommendations.
Identify emerging credit risks within portfolio holdings.
Support Portfolio Managers in developing investment strategies.
Monitor portfolio performance against benchmarks.
Assist with tactical and strategic asset allocation decisions.
Conduct attribution analysis and performance reviews.
Support new product development through market and competitor research.
Prepare investment recommendation papers.
Develop presentation materials for the Investment Committee.
Maintain research databases and investment dashboards.
Track implementation of Investment Committee decisions.
Monitor developments across; Nigerian Financial Markets, Global Markets, Fixed

Income, Equities, FX Markets, Commodities, Alternative Investments, Central Bank

policies, Regulatory developments.

Produce concise daily and weekly market updates for the investment team.
Gather, clean and analyse financial and economic data.
Maintain market databases and valuation models.
Develop dashboards using Excel and Power BI.
Improve research processes through automation where appropriate.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, Statistics or a related discipline.
Master's degree is an added advantage.
Relevant professional certification in investment or financial services (e.g., CFA, ACA, ACCA, CISI, ACI Financial markets, FRM certifications) is an added advantage.

Experience

2–5 years' experience in investment research, equity research, fixed income research, economic research or investment analysis.
Experience within an asset management firm, investment bank, pension fund, research house or commercial bank treasury is preferred.

Knowledge

Investment analysis and portfolio management.
Equity and fixed income markets.
Financial statement analysis.
Corporate finance and business valuation.
Macroeconomic analysis.

Skills

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Financial modelling and valuation expertise.
Excellent quantitative and data analysis skills.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Strong report writing and presentation skills.

Behavioral Attributes

Integrity and Professionalism
Resilient and Adaptable
Innovative mindset
Customer-centric
Accountable
Personable