• Company: Laurence Paul Investment Services
• Location: Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia
• State: Lusaka
• Job type: Full-Time
• Job category: Accounting Jobs in Zambia

Job Title: Business and Investment Analyst (Re-advertised)

Company: Laurence Paul Investment Services

Location: Lusaka

Employment Type: Full-Time

Company Profile:

Laurence Paul is a privately held business established as a full-service investment management, investment banking, investment advisory, principal investments and securities trading firm. Our firm is focused on providing unbiased advisory and investment services to entities and individuals involved in investing in and developing Africa’s productive infrastructure.
At Laurence Paul, we leverage the unique strengths of our people to provide our individual and institutional clients with a full range of financial services and product expertise across our business areas. We have an in-depth working knowledge of the business and regulatory environment and we work with financial institutions, major corporations, domestic and international investors, regulators and governments to encourage private sector-led development.
Laurence Paul is well positioned to satisfy the growing need for locally based asset management and securities trading firm that is capable of serving the demands of local and international investor clients.

Job Description:

Laurence Paul is seeking a Business and Investment Analyst to undertake research, analysis and reporting with the view to provide in-depth insight, advice and recommendation on prospective business and investment avenues.
This position analyses securities on behalf of Laurence Paul and its clients to provide valuation advice. The analysis is provided in form of reports used by the firm and its clients to make investment decisions regarding specific securities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify new investment opportunities.
• Evaluate potential investment returns and resale value.
• Investment risk assessment.
• Detailed monitoring and maintenance of various portfolios.
• Closely monitor and report activity on the stock market – Lusaka Securities Exchange, international stock markets and indexes.
• Keep up to date with local and international economic trends, earnings, prospects and various factors influencing financial markets.
• Ensure that appropriate investment legislative, regulatory, professional and business standards are researched and reported.
• Build business and investment strategies by assessing market trends, financial statements, financial models and various other indicators.
• Draft and write research reports.
• Network with industry professionals.
• Participate in competitive research.
• Monitor local and international news, market developments and new investor products.

Competencies:

• Proficiency in use of computers
• Ability to research
• Presentation and report writing skills
• In-depth investment knowledge
• Excellent communication skills
• Interest in current affairs and appreciation of their impact on business and investment.
• Numerical skills

Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, statistics, mathematics, Finance/ professional qualification such as CIMA, ACCA or ZICA.

Experience:

• At least two (2) years in either capital markets or banking and financial services.

Working hours: 08:00 – 17:00 Monday- Friday unless required to work overtime hours.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Candidates who previously applied for this position need not reapply.

 

How to Apply

Email Application to [email protected]

Applications Close 17:00 hrs, Wednesday 31st January 2018.