Financial Services: Head, Market Research

A Non-Bank full fledged financial services group seeks to recruit an individual to oversee its market research unit: Head, Market Research

HEAD, MARKET RESEARCH

Job Location – Lagos

Job Description

The suitable candidate will be responsible for coordinating the research of the macro-economic environment, selected industries, companies and/or markets to generate investment and trading ideas for recommendation to the investment management committee


Responsibilities

* Coordinate the market research unit to facilitate work flow
* Review market data, industry reports and publications
* Develop and implement research strategies
* Identify opportunities and threats in investments through the use of economic and industry forecasts
* Liaise with marketing teams to develop new products/funds
* Oversee the periodic preparation of economic, money and capital market reports for mail-out to clients
* Oversee the maintenance of a comprehensive database on economic and industry specific trends

Qualifications and Experience

* Bsc in a finance related course
* An MBA / MSc (Finance) or investment related professional qualification such as ACA, ACIS or CFA will be an advantage
* At least 5 years of prior experience in a financial industry related research function
* Sound knowledge of business fundamentals, financial markets and products, credit / investment analysis & selection, fund management & operations
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* Highly organized and detail oriented
* Ability to analyze complex data
* Experience in using computer based research databases and processes

How to Apply

Please send your Resume in English language and in Microsoft Word Format to: info@allianceconsulting.com.ng