Investment Research Firm: Equity Research Assistant

An investment research firm in Lagos seeks to immediately hire an Equity Research Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity to LEARN and GROW in a small firm for a bright recent grad with either financial internships during college or one-two years maximum of relevant financial experience.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Collect data, summarize notes
- Assist with reporting in Excel
- Handle requests from the Head of Research and an Analyst
- Call Portfolio Managers, CSCS, to get information; compile information
- Special projects as necessary
- Provide support by performing market analysis
- Monitor company/sector news and events and perform other related duties as assigned
- Prepare a weekly stock market report (involves writing) with ample data analysis

Requirements:
- Minimum of a 4-year degree with a second class upper in Economics, Finance, Accounting or Mathematics only! Must have completed NYSC in November 2011 or February 2012 batches only!
- Either financial internships during school or 1-2 years of relevant financial experience
- Some knowledge of finance
– Strong writing, communication, and analytical skills
- Very strong computer skills, especially on Excel
- Significant experience with Excel
Very intelligent, humble, hardworking and committed to a career in Equity Research
- For the right candidate, this role could lead to growth into an Analyst role down the road.
A cover letter and CV with the job title as the subject should be sent to [email protected]
Applications without cover letters will be immediately deleted; applicants are forewarned.