Research Analyst (SOG/ST 7)

Key Responsibilities

• Monitors trends in the financial industry, initiates research on specific companies and makes recommendations on investment options; 
• Prepares research reports and updates mathematical models that analyzes companies’ financial data; 
• Analyzes industry macro trends and company financials; 
• Examines companies’ financial statements and analyzes commodity prices, costs expenses and tax rates in order to determine a company’s value and projected future value; 
• Meets with company officials to gain a better insight into a company’s prospects and determines the company’s managerial effectiveness; 
• Writes summaries on internal and external proposals and submits these to the Senior Director, Investments; 
• Documents summaries on portfolio issues and macroeconomic reports; 
• Writes overviews on portfolio issues and macroeconomic variables for NIF Board and Investment Committee Meetings; 
• Conducts research on risk evaluation for the equity portfolio and prepares summaries of corrective measures to be taken; 
• Represents NIF at meetings, AGMs and other functions as directed by the Director, Bond Portfolio and provides summaries of these meetings; 
• Undertakes research, provides guidance on portfolio acquisition and disposal matters; 
• Compiles, sorts and stores data on macro-economic, listed and unlisted companies; 
• Maintains library with journals, statistical periodicals and portfolio report; 
• Keeps abreast of new regulations or policies that may affect the financial industry; 
• Monitors the economy to determine its effect on earnings; 
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Director of Bond Portfolio. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Specific Knowledge: 

• Excellent knowledge of Investment banking and market industry sector and/or financial products 
• Sound knowledge of Bonds Markets and Bonds Pricing 
• Good knowledge of local and regional Pension Fund Act 
• Excellent knowledge of local, regional and international financial markets 
• Good knowledge of FAA Act 
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Software and relevant applications 

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent judgement, and analytical skills 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Excellent time management skills 
• Excellent interpersonal skills 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Mathematics or an equivalent professional qualifications
• Successful completion of Jamaican Securities Course 
• Four (4) years’ experience in a related field 

Special Conditions Associated with the Job

• Travelling is required to attend AGMs and other various functions. 
• Working on weekends and/or working beyond regular office hours. 

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.