Research Analyst at Co-operative Bank of Kenya

• Carry out in-depth analysis of economic and industry dynamics as well as analyzing trading of particular companies on NSE and report on findings of the same.
• Maintain an extensive coverage list of companies and monitor of all developments on those companies.
• Review and interpret cash flow statements, income statements and balance sheets on publicly traded companies.
• Provide fundamental research on industry and individual company and help generate timely and accurate investment recommendations.
• Develop, maintain and manage business contacts with companies’ management, buy-side analysts and investment community peers.
• Participate in industry conferences, investor briefings, on-site visits, gathering first-hand information and help enhance investment process.
• Develop financial models to accurately reflect companies’ overall performance and valuation to help make sensible investment decisions.
• Calculate financial ratios and perform exchange rate calculations as well as supporting research and periodical publication activities.
• Develop, maintain and analyze generic and specific company, industry and market overviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a business, economics, finance or related field with at least 3 years’ experience in a similar capacity within a brokerage firm or investment bank.
• Qualifications in CFA, CISI, CIFA program or other relevant professional course.
• Advanced Word, PowerPoint and Excel knowledge with sound understanding of database architecture.
• Advanced accounting and financial modelling.
• Strong communication skills with ability to exercise objective and independent thought.
• Innovative problem solving skills with excellent analytical capability.
• Self-supervising – personally accountable for the quality and accuracy of work.