Duma Works is recruiting a Trainee
Research Analyst for one of our clients
Job Title: Trainee Research Analyst
Company: A Financial Advisory firm
Position: Full-Time (6-12 months)
Location: NairobiJob Title: Trainee Research Analyst
Company: A Financial Advisory firm
Position: Full-Time (6-12 months)
Start Date: March / April 2015
Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of our daily business.
The small size of the team offers trainees the unique opportunity to work closely with senior members of the firm while gaining experience in a broad range of tasks and responsibilities in the Transaction and Advisory functions
The position is located in Nairobi,
Kenya and thus we are looking for someone who resides in Kenya or will be
willing to travel to Kenya.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Carry out macro and micro-economic research
and analysis for a designated portfolio of economies in Sub-Saharan Africa
(Starting with one and graduating progressively)
- Keep tabs on and undertake research to help
inform opinion on political (domestic and otherwise) risk analysis for a
designated portfolio of economies in Sub-Saharan Africa
- Help generate the firm’s opinion pieces for
publication in the media on topical issues as and when need arises. As
such, the candidate will be expected to be proficient in language
(English) and analysis
- Monitor trends in fixed income and equity
markets and provide analysis and forecast on key movements in select
markets in Sub-Saharan Africa
- Play an active role in the generation and
compilation of the firm’s monthly update. The candidate will therefore be
required to be self-driven in meeting timelines; above board in thought
synthesis and writing; and with an eye for detail
Qualifications
Ideal candidates will have just finished university. They will have:
Ideal candidates will have just finished university. They will have:
- Deep interest and experience in emerging
markets business operations and investing
- First or Second Class, Upper Division
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Journalism or any other related
degree from a recognised University.
- Made significant progress towards the
achievement of a relevant professional course e.g. CPA, CFA, CSIA, etc.
- High mastery of the standard office
applications, most importantly Ms Excel and Ms Word
Requirements
To be considered for the Traineeship program, applicants must:
To be considered for the Traineeship program, applicants must:
- be able to commit 6 months and preferable 12
months to the role
- be able to start in March or April 2015
- have strong interpersonal and communication
skills in English
- be willing to travel between three countries
where necessary and be flexible in the roles and tasks required
Remuneration: Stipend and flights will be defined based on the
traineeship duration at a competitive rate for emerging markets.
Application Instructions
Only those candidates who meet the above mentioned requirements should submit their resumes to apply@dumaworks.com with the subject line Trainee Research Analyst 1678
Application Instructions
Only those candidates who meet the above mentioned requirements should submit their resumes to apply@dumaworks.com with the subject line Trainee Research Analyst 1678
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