Monday, January 21, 2013

Research Analyst job in ABC Capital kenya


ABC Bank is a leading commercial bank providing long term careers to deserving professionals.

We are seeking to recruit dynamic, creative and self-driven professionals for the following positions:

Title: Research Analyst, ABC Capital
Ref:  HR/RA/11/2013
Reporting To: Manager, Research
Key Responsibilities
  • Provide leadership to the Investment research strategy
  • Prepare monthly Investment House view report and present it to the investment committee for review.
  • Come up with dynamic Investment strategies.
  • Monitor implementation of strategies as per Investment committee recommendations.
  • Substantial involvement in Dealing and auxiliary Portfolio Management functions within investment funds.
  • Analysis and recommendation of various Investment opportunities available within East Africa.
  • Analysis and recommendation on both existing and potential unquoted investment investments.
  • Lead role in investment committee meetings and morning meetings on Equities.
  • Collate and assess external Investment research.
  • Detailed programme of company visits.
  • Prepare monthly unit trust fact sheets within 3 days from month end.
  • Produce research and recommendation paper for any new offerings (IPO) within reasonable time of obtaining information memorandum.
  • Trustee meeting attendance & reporting
Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
  • Bachelor of Commerce degree from a recognized institution, professional qualifications in investment, CFA, CISA, ACCA and CPA  will be an added advantage
  • At least 3 years’ experience in research department, Stock Broking, investment banking, investment management or fund management.
  • Skilled in both Fixed Income and Investment Markets functions and dealing.
Key Competencies & Skills: 
  • Effective deal making and closure ability.
  • Good networking in the investment Industry.
  • Excellent excel skills including financial modelling.
  • Strong technical analysis skills
If you believe you meet the above requirements, send your application together with a detailed CV indicating how your experience matches the position requirements, your current position, current remuneration and names and contacts of three referees.
All applications should be made via email: recruitment@abcthebank.com, quoting the full reference number on the subject line to reach us on or before 29th January, 2013.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.