Role Responsibilities
Insightful and Rigorous Analysis
Write in-depth, high-quality, and focused research on credit trends, including thought-leading reports on corporates, sub-national, and non-bank financial institutions.
Become a recognised authority on your portfolio of rated corporate entities and developments in the corporate sectors.
Ratings accuracy
Perform in-depth fundamentals credit analysis on a portfolio of Nigerian corporates, sub nationals, and non-bank financial institutions. Present your analysis at the committees.
Monitor developments and ensure ratings are accurate and forward-looking.
Effective Communication with Debt Capital Market and Issuers
Build and maintain high-quality relationships with fixed-income investors, financial media, and senior management of corporate companies.
Operate independently but supported by the rest of the analytical team in enhancing the company''s Corporate franchise through developing and deepening outreach with key external stakeholders.
Candidate Requirements
Proven credit/risk assessment experience, including strong corporate analysis experience, likely to be gained from an investment bank, a corporate company, a financial institution, a regulator, or a public accounting firm.
Understanding of Nigeria’s corporate sectors, their regulatory environment, and the key issues affecting the various economic sectors/the main players and key industry drivers.
Excellent communication skills. Able to communicate clearly and succinctly, both verbally and in writing, with some public speaking experience.
Strong quantitative aptitude and proven analytical skills.
Write timely and effective research on topical issues.
Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines.
The successful candidate should have a strong academic background at least equivalent to a BSc in a relevant area and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
ACA/ACCA/CFA/CIMA professional qualification would be highly beneficial
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.