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October 8, 2010

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