An independent investment research company in Lagos seeks to immediately hire an Equity Research Assistant Trainee. The ideal candidate should have committed themselves to a career in investment research and be very comfortable scrutinizing numbers. This is an excellent opportunity to LEARN
and GROW for a bright recent graduate with either financial internship during college or
professional examinations enrolled with certain stages already passed. Career seekers in equity research sought; job seekers need not bother applying. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Collect data, summarize notes
- Assist with reporting in Excel
- Conduct research on the internet
- Handle requests from Analysts
- Call companies under coverage 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
- Update the company’s website daily with the required information.
- Increase our client base through reaching out to new clients and explaining our research products and why they need to patronize us. This shows you believe in what you are doing and its relevance.
– Physically go out to collect annual reports for companies under coverage.

Requirements:
- Minimum of a 4-year degree (2.2 or better) in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics or Accountancy or any related discipline.
- Must pass our quantitative and verbal aptitude test (No exceptions)
- Some knowledge of finance and the stock market is REQUIRED
- Experience using the internet to search for varied information successfully
- Strong writing, communication, and analytical skills
- Very strong computer skills, especially on Excel
- Significant experience with Excel
- Desire for a career in investment research and not just curious about a new job
- Comfortable communicating with other people in person and over the phone and confident to face challenges and work under pressure.
- Comfortable reaching out to potential clients to increase patronage of our research products
- Comfortable thinking outside the box and taking initiative
For the right candidate, this role could lead to growth into an Analyst role down the road. If you fit the bill, kindly send your CV AND Cover Letter to hroutsourcingjobs@mail2recruiter.com. Deadline for receiving applications is Friday, August 29th, 2012. Test invite will be by text message only.