Head, Research at Alan & Grant

Alan & Grant – Our work is focused on creating innovative HR and Organizational Development Solutions aimed at Performance Improvement & Business Growth. We currently serve clients across various sectors of the Economy from locations in Jos, Port Harcourt and Lagos.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Research

Location: Lagos
Job type: Full time
Industry: Financial Services

Job Summary

The Head, Research will be expected to have a strategic view of the research team, strong fundamental research skills and be proficient in writing research reports.

Duties & Responsibilities

Responsible for the strategic direction of the research team.
Oversee the development of and implementation of a framework to ensure continuous analysis of the market and make information readily available for strategic decision making.
Keep track of macro and microeconomic indicators and trends in the company’s operating environment and assess their short, medium and long-term impact on the business.
Drive data and research analysis and oversee the production of high quality macro-economic reports and other market reports (i.e. equity market, bond market, fixed income etc.).
Monitor industry trends and changes in the macro-economic environment, and oversee the preparation of insightful economic, industry and capital market reports on a periodic basis.
Co-ordinate ongoing market intelligence, research and analysis to understand key trends and emerging opportunities for effective value-added client service.
Provide research support, (including macro-economic and sector knowledge, investment recommendations, strategy analysis, interaction with clients, etc.) to the business units across the company.
Ensure the integrity and correct interpretation of all marketing research information.
Provide strategic leadership to the team as well as oversee projects and day-to-day tasks of the department.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years in a similar capacity within a Financial Services environment
Minimum of B.Sc in Management, Finance, Accounting, Banking or any related field. professional qualification or a post graduate degree will be an added advantage
Good knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of research analysis.
Knowledge and understanding of macro and micro environmental information, and the potential impact on the capital market
Good knowledge of the financial services industry, particularly the capital market and an appreciation of the dynamics of emerging markets.
Ability to understand and interpret financial statements, good knowledge of financial modeling.
Strong communication, report writing, presentation and inter-personal skills.
Must be high energy and detail-oriented, as well as an organized self starter
High sense of responsibility, accountability and dependability.
Highly analytical, strong research and analysis skills.
Ability to think strategically and holistically.