Research Associate at Cordros Capital Limited

Cordros Capital Limited is a leading financial services group in African markets with a reputation for wealth creation. We are licensed as Brokers/Dealers and Issuing House by the Securities & Exchange Commission and the Nigerian Stock Exchange. Cordros offers a broad range of services to a diversified client base which includes private clients, small businesses, financial institutions, corporations and governments.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Research Associate

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Permanent
Directly Reports To: Head, Research and Strategy

Role Description

• A Research Analyst in the firm is responsible for producing research reports which analyze data related to financial markets, and make recommendations for internal and external clients of the business.
• A Research Analyst is quantitative, analytical, logical and good at managing numbers and data.
• The overarching aim of the desk is to establish and produce a leading macroeconomic research franchise across the Nigerian environment.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Understand and maintain all existing models related to assigned sector and market coverage.
• Initiate new models that the unit does not currently have and other relevant models for analyzing Nigeria’s macroeconomic conditions.
• Produce insightful reports on new policies and/or initiatives from the FGN, CBN, DMO, and other economic managers.
• Participate in the company’s roadshows, conference calls, and telemarketing.
• Complete and respond to bespoke and ad-hoc client requests.
• Contribute to the Cordros’ half-yearly and quarterly strategy and outlook reports.
• Produce periodic macroeconomics and investment-related reports for domestic and offshore based investors.

Education

• A Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics or a related field.
• Also, possession of relevant professional qualifications such as CFA, ACA, ACCA, CIS and other relevant certifications, or identifiable progress in pursuit of these certifications will be an added advantage.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years work experience in Economic and Financial Research within the Capital Market.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to handle a fast-paced environment and be able to make informed split-second decisions.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft office suites.
• Good analytical skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and take initiative.
• Results driven.
• Excellent analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively.

How to Apply
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