Job Title: Stock Analyst
Company:
Premium HR Solutions Limited (recruiting on behalf of a Fintech company)
Location:
Lagos State
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly analytical and self-driven Stock Analyst to join our dynamic investment research team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting in-depth equity and fixed-income research, developing robust financial models, and generating actionable investment insights to support strategic decision-making. This role demands a sharp mind, a keen understanding of market trends, and a passion for leveraging technology and data tools in financial analysis.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive analysis of stocks, sectors, and market trends to identify investment opportunities and risks.
- Build and maintain detailed financial models, including DCF valuations, comparable company analysis, and scenario forecasting.
- Evaluate company financial statements and economic indicators to assess the health and potential of businesses.
- Apply theoretical frameworks such as the Efficient Market Hypothesis to guide research methodologies.
- Generate high-quality research reports, presentations, and investment recommendations for internal and external stakeholders.
- Utilize Python for data analysis and automation of research processes.
- Develop dashboards and visualizations using tools such as Power BI or Tableau to present complex data in a clear and engaging format.
- Monitor portfolio performance and assist in asset allocation and risk analysis.
- Stay abreast of financial markets, economic news, emerging technologies, and AI applications relevant to the financial sector.
Requirements:
- A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related discipline. Advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., CFA) are a plus.
- Proven experience in stock analysis, financial modeling, or investment research.
- Strong expertise in financial modeling and valuation, particularly in discounted cash flow (DCF) techniques.
- Solid understanding of financial statement analysis, macroeconomics, and capital markets.
- High proficiency in Excel, including advanced formulas and functions.
- Advanced knowledge of Python for financial data analysis and model automation.
- Proficiency with data visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau.
- Basic understanding of software coding concepts and familiarity with AI tools and their applications in finance.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Salary: Negotiable
How to Apply:
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email. Ensure your Indeed profile is updated with accurate contact information and relevant experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Application Question(s):
- Previous Employer (Name of Company)
- Current remuneration (net)
- Salary expectation
- Age
- Phone Number
- Residential Address
- City and State
- Years of work experience
- Certification(s)
- Institution attended
- Previous employer(Name)
- Current employer (name)
- Current job title
Education:
- Master's (Preferred)