JOB VACANCY FOR HEAD MARKET RESEARCH OFFICER

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