• Application Deadline:
• Position: Investment Analyst


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 2 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Responsibilities

Strategic:

• Identifies trendsetter ideas by researching industry and related events, publications, and announcements; tracking individual contributors and their accomplishments.


•  Locates or proposes potential business deals by contacting potential partners; discovering and exploring opportunities.


• Screens potential business deals by analyzing market strategies, deal requirements, potential, and financials; evaluating options; resolving internal priorities; recommending equity investments.


• Develops negotiating strategies and positions by studying integration of new venture with company strategies and operations; examining risks and potentials; estimating partners' needs and goals..


• Anticipate critical issues, potential problems, risks and present to the Management.


• Participate in the annual review of the Company’s business/strategic plan. Provide input and feedback as appropriate.


• Assist in the development of the annual operational plan, budget, targets and performance outcomes for UREL and her initiatives.


• Be conversant with changes/trends/new pronouncements in accounting and reporting standards and advice management as appropriate

Financials:

• Originate, analyze, and manage Real Estate investment related transactions including the development financial appraisals, investment memorandums and all other relevant documentation.


• Create financial models and analysis for the evaluation of potential new developments or investments opportunities and the evaluation of investment exit strategies.


• Perform market research to determine/verify a project’s viability and to inform the assumptions used in models.


• Assist with acquisition due diligence alongside documentation due diligence (including review of contracts, preparation of budgets, gathering of consultants) for potential acquisitions.


• Identify sources of finance (debt, equity, and other alternatives), close on appropriate options and drive the management of investor relations.


• Review and recommend financing structures for the existing project portfolio and monitor the performance of the company’s projects from an investment perspective.


• Identify acquisition opportunities and manage the people, programs, processes for the realization of same.


• Read, analyze, and understand leases, term sheets, loan agreements, letters of intent, purchase and sale agreements, contracts, and other agreements.


• Keep abreast of strategic real estate investment trends and opportunities.

Qualifications

• A first degree in any relevant discipline preferably Business Administration, Economics, finance or any real Estate field.


• Minimum of 2 years experience in finance, investment or accounting.


• CFA Level I assessment completion is an advantage.

Person Specification:

• Good grooming and professional outlook.


• Strong work ethic.


• High degree of honesty and integrity.


• Good crisis/conflict management skills.


• Very good attention to detail skills.


• Must be able to manage multiple priorities and take initiative.


• Good networking and teaming skills.


• Outgoing, business-like personality.


• Must be trustworthy and reliable.


• Must be professional with a proactive approach to work.

Requirements:

• Superior understanding of how to find, structure and close profitable investments especially real estate investment.


• Proven debt-sourcing relationships.


• Superior understanding and proficiency of fixed income and equity investments.


• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships.


• A proven track record of successful investment.


• Strong organizational and planning skills.


• A strong flair for business management.