• Application Deadline:
• Position: Investment Research Analyst


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 4 - 6 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit  , Research 
  

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP: Reports to Head of Investment Operations

SUMMARY:

• To manage the administrative and operational processes of client portfolios.


• To coordinate/ manage the processes required to implement investment decisions and support the investment process.


• To provide valuable support to the client acquisition/ management and investment management process.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide client and fund/ portfolio services such as on/off-boarding of clients, attending to client enquiries, and maintaining all client-related records.


• Conduct all the operations activities related to investment with a prime focus on the best execution of trades which accord with approved investment decisions and accurate settlement of trades.


• Produce various internal and external reporting including but not limited to client, regulatory, and management reports.


• Prepare and analyze daily/weekly/monthly operational reports and metrics including payment of approved fees and expenses.


• Liaise with counterparties such as Custodians, Registrars, and Brokers, to ensure the smooth processing of transactions.


• Work with the Finance and Compliance functions to ensure compliance with ongoing regulatory requirements for investment funds & portfolios managed by the Company.


• Attend to and resolve queries from clients, regulators, and trade counterparties.


• Handle trade and account reconciliation.


• Identify problems and inefficiencies with various processes and develop and implement solutions.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES:

• A minimum of 4 years experience in a similar function for an asset management company.


• First degree preferably in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related fields.


• Strong proficiency in the use of relevant line of business solutions and MS Office tools.


• Team player with the ability to think and act independently.


• Excellent written and oral communication skills.


• Quick learner, comfortable dealing with ambiguous and fluid situations.


• Ability to multi-task; juggle multiple deliverables and perform under very demanding conditions.


• Attention to detail and organizational skills.


• Superior analytical & critical thinking skills; ability to make good decisions when faced with complex data.


• High level of passion, integrity, creativity, inquisitiveness, and self-confidence