Stock Analyst Job at Premium HR Solution

At Premium HR Solution, our commitment to excellence extends globally, offering unparalleled coverage to meet the diverse talent needs of organizations around the world. With a robust network spanning continents, we leverage our international reach to connect clients with top-tier professionals, ensuring a truly global approach to talent acquisition and management. Our strategic presence enables us to access, assess, and deliver high-calibre candidates across various industries and geographical locations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Stock Analyst

Job Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time
Work mode: Hybrid

Job Summary

• We are seeking a highly analytical and self-driven Stock Analyst to join our dynamic investment research team.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting in-depth equity and fixed-income research, developing robust financial models, and generating actionable investment insights to support strategic decision-making.
• This role demands a sharp mind, a keen understanding of market trends, and a passion for leveraging technology and data tools in financial analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive analysis of stocks, sectors, and market trends to identify investment opportunities and risks.
• Build and maintain detailed financial models, including DCF valuations, comparable company analysis, and scenario forecasting.
• Evaluate company financial statements and economic indicators to assess the health and potential of businesses.
• Apply theoretical frameworks such as the Efficient Market Hypothesis to guide research methodologies.
• Generate high-quality research reports, presentations, and investment recommendations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Utilize Python for data analysis and automation of research processes.
• Develop dashboards and visualizations using tools such as Power BI or Tableau to present complex data in a clear and engaging format.
• Monitor portfolio performance and assist in asset allocation and risk analysis.
• Stay abreast of financial markets, economic news, emerging technologies, and AI applications relevant to the financial sector.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related discipline. Advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., CFA) are a plus.
• Proven experience in stock analysis, financial modeling, or investment research.
• High proficiency in Excel, including advanced formulas and functions.
• Advanced knowledge of Python for financial data analysis and model automation.
• Strong expertise in financial modeling and valuation, particularly in discounted cash flow (DCF) techniques.
• Solid understanding of financial statement analysis, macroeconomics, and capital markets.
• Proficiency with data visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau.
• Basic understanding of software coding concepts and familiarity with AI tools and their applications in finance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly.