Financial Analyst

Description:

The analyst will be responsible for analyzing Financial, Market, and Stock, information to support the Finance Manager in making an investment decision regarding new investments and business opportunities.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Track Public traded stocks, and identify key trends, and investment opportunities to support the finance manager in making investment decisions.
2. Examine and assess economic and market trends, earnings prospects, financial statements, and various other indicators and factors to determine suitable investment strategies
3. Monitor closely financial press and keep a track of market trends, opportunities, risks and new investment products.
4. Compile advisory reports and make informed recommendations on new investment opportunities and funds that could enhance or diversify portfolios
5. Producing complex financial models for integration into decision-making processes
6. Monitor the current Investment portfolio
7. Utilize the gathered information and technical analysis in making trade recommendations in line with the company's investment strategy.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Minimum 5 years of proven working experience as an Investment Analyst
2. Solid understanding of financial setup, procedures, statistics, and economics
3. Excellent investment analysis software user
4. Strong numeric skills
5. Excellent quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
6. Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
7. Expert knowledge of Finance systems
8. Have or working toward obtaining a professional qualification such as CFA or CIMA is preferred.
9. Superior mathematical skills.
10. Understanding of data privacy standards.
11. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
12. Superior attention to detail; organizational skills; planning skills; research skills. analytical skills; critical thinking skills; problem-solving skills; computer skills; multi-tasking abilities; integrity, honesty.
13. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

SKILLS

1. Be proactive and use good judgment when dealing with challenging situations.
2. Act with professionalism and integrity.
3. Be transparent in your motives, methods, and expected results.
4. Own mistakes and share your knowledge to prevent a repetition of the same error within your department or division.
5. Conduct business honestly & fairly.
6. Keep sensitive information confidential.
7. Follow through on commitments.
8. Work well both autonomously and within a team.
9. Display a positive, approachable attitude.
10. Support each other; we all work within the same company.
11. Quick thinker and problem solver
12. Experience with statistical analysis and financial forecasting
13. Attention to detail and the ability to identify trends
14. Good verbal and written communication skills
15. Abreast of industry updates
16. The ability to work both independently and in teams is imperative