Research Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Gather and Synthesis financial and operating information about Companies and industries.
• Conduct and publish in-depth industry, market and company specific research and analysis
• Create and update financial models of all kinds.
• Perform due diligence and corporate valuation analysis.
• Perform equity, investment analysis and credit appraisals.
• Assist in writing both solicited and unsolicited proposals to assist the origination of capital market mandates including IPOs, Bond issues, Private Placement of Shares and Bonds, Mergers and Acquisitions etc.
• Assist in the execution of both debt and equity transactions as well as mergers and acquisitions in a manner that meets all regulatory requirements.
• Provide sound financial analysis and research to support decision making and strategy formulation.
• Regularly evaluate the domestic and external environments and assess the impact on various portfolio companies.
• Analyze equities, perform valuations, and forecast future earnings to aid in decision making processes
• Build, regularly update and maintain a data base of stock market, economic indicators, commodities market, fixed income market, and financial statements of listed companies.
• Perform financial, commercial, and operational due diligence on potential investments, partnerships, and business opportunities to support investment decision making.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Minimum of first degree (preferably Accounting, Finance, or related field).
• A Master’s Degree in Accounting and Finance and/ or equivalent professional qualification will be an added advantage.
• Must have worked in a similar position for a minimum of two(2) years.
• Must have Ghana Securities Industry Certificate

Competencies:

Technical Competencies:

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills in conducting detailed forecasts, and financial and valuation analysis for use in transactions.
• Sound knowledge of the business environment and the local and global economy.
• Ability to Examine and interpret data.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication

Personality Competencies:

• Ability to work under pressure for long hours with little supervision.
• Assertive.
• Ability to pay attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt quickly to evolving challenges and shifting priorities to win
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Ability to manage time for high productivity

Managerial Competencies:

• Ability to take initiative, create and innovate.
• Ability to think and solve problems

Location: Accra
Salary Range: Attractive
Employment type: Full-Time